Faith in Central Texas
2026 Priestly Ordination is June 6
With praise and thanksgiving Most Reverend Daniel E. Garcia and the Diocese of Austin joyfully announce the 2026 ordination.
May we answer God’s call to holiness
Looking back, I realize the seeds of a vocation were planted when I was a small child.
Respondamos al llamado de Dios a la santidad
Viendo hacia atrás, me doy cuenta de que las semillas de una vocación se plantaron cuando yo era un niño pequeño.
This year’s DCYC calls teens to ‘marvelous things’
Ali Hoffman is a Catholic speaker who achieved the ultimate “marvelous thing” for many young people — a viral video with more than 200 million views.
Celebrating Our Faith - May 2026
Living our faith
Dripping Springs resident is now Sister Joy of Jesus
Kelly Rice, a native of Austin and Dripping Springs, made her first formal vows as a sister of the Poor of Jesus Christ.
Mental health is a ministry of accompaniment
We believe mental healthcare is an essential part of caring for the whole person in body, mind and spirit.
The Call: It was like God opened a door
Father Bass grew up in Austin and is a convert to Catholicism who heard the call to the priesthood as a young adult.
St. Constantine was first Christian emperor of the Roman Empire
Constantine promulgated the Edict of Milan which officially put an end to Roman persecution of Christians.
