Diocese of Austin

✝ "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." (Matthew 28:19-20)

"—especially when the rights of historically marginalized communities are placed at risk. Solidarity is not passive; it calls us to attentiveness, accompaniment and moral resolve." Read the full article: osvnews.com/voting-rights-…

"Our commitment to justice must therefore be steady and courageous. As Bishop [Joseph] Perry has written, Catholic solidarity requires us to uphold the sacred dignity of every person and to speak boldly whenever justice is at stake..."

"Many Black Americans and other communities of color are deeply concerned about what this moment may mean for the protection of their voices... These concerns are serious, and they deserve to be heard with respect, moral clarity and pastoral solidarity." - Bishop Daniel E. Garcia

"Earlier this year, Kelly Rice, a native of Austin and Dripping Springs, made her first formal vows as a sister of the Poor of Jesus Christ (PJC), a Franciscan religious order that serves the poor and has a dedicated prayer life." - #CatholicSpirit Read: austindiocese.news/dripping-sprin…

Surrounded by many good things, Fr. Chris Downey still carried a deep restlessness in his heart. When God surprised him at Mass, a call to the priesthood emerged. He eventually made the brave decision to enter seminary & began to find what he was seeking. austinvocations.com

Bishop Garcia's Message for Mother's Day: "I invite you to join me in celebrating our mothers as we honor them and express profound gratitude to them for saying 'yes' to the gift of life. Happy Mother’s Day!" Read the full message: austindiocese.org/news/bishop-ga…

✝ Jesus said to his disciples... "I will not leave you orphans; I will come to you. In a little while the world will no longer see me, but you will see me, because I live & you will live." (Jn 14:18-19)

On the day I was entrusted with the ministry of the Successor of Peter, exactly one year ago, the Church celebrated the Supplication to Our Lady of the Holy Rosary of #Pompeii. I therefore had to come here, to place my service under the protection of the Blessed Virgin Mary. #PastoralVisit vatican.va/content/leo-xi…

With praise & thanksgiving, we celebrate the Ordination of Livinus Tamakara Idag & W. Luke Parlow to the Order of the Diaconate on May 16 at 10:30 a.m. by Bishop Daniel E. Garcia at St. Vincent de Paul in Austin. God willing, these men will be ordained to the priesthood in 2027.

"In honor of Mental Health Awareness Month, I invite you to practice accompaniment in a simple but meaningful way: check in on one person in your life." - Allison Cavazos, Catholic Charities of Central Texas More: austindiocese.news/mental-health-…

"I am looking forward to ordaining five men to the priesthood on June 6... There is a deep hunger to serve the Lord and his people in our young people, which brings me great joy." - Bishop Garcia in his May #CatholicSpirit interview Read: austindiocese.news/may-we-answer-…

✝ Jesus said to his disciples: "Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me. (John 14:1)

Let us #PrayTogether that everyone, from large producers to small consumers, be committed to avoid wasting food, and to ensure that everyone has access to quality food. #PrayerIntention @clicktopray_en popesprayer.va/praywiththepop…

"Light of Christ Catholic Montessori School will open on the parish campus in mid-August, offering a faith-centered Montessori environment designed to support the physical, social-emotional, and spiritual development of young children." - Carla Smith, austindiocese.news/montessori-sch…

Before becoming a priest, Fr. Tom Reitmeyer was working as a police officer with little connection to his faith. A friend’s request to be a godfather drew him back to the Church. As he kept responding to God’s invitations, he discovered his vocation. More: austinvocations.com

✝ I am the gate. Whoever enters through me will be saved, and will come in and go out and find pasture. A thief comes only to steal and slaughter and destroy; I came so that they might have life and have it more abundantly." (John 10:9-10)

"The vicar general is a canonical position held by a priest, whose job is to assist me, the bishop, in the governance and pastoral care of the diocese." Read Bishop's full interview about the position of recently appointed Very Rev. Tom Reitmeyer, JCL, at austindiocese.news/bishop-garcia-…

"Seminarians shared stickers, prayers & stories about their call & discernment process. One of the stickers said, 'Normalize Vocations,' which encapsulates the hope that every young Catholic in the diocese would be open to God’s call." - Norine Shaivitz, austindiocese.news/years-dcyc-cal…

"These sanctuaries stand as a visible sign of this sacred year inviting you to step away from the noise of the world & enter a deeper encounter with our Lord and Savior.” - Bishop Daniel E. Garcia, Letter to the Faithful on the Year of Saint Francis More: austindiocese.org/year-of-saint-…