Diocese of Austin
@AustinDiocese
Serving more than 700,000 Catholics in 127 parishes, missions and university centers across 25 counties in Central Texas
Bishop Daniel E. Garcia will be installed as the sixth Bishop of Austin on Sept. 18. Join us for Vespers on Sept. 17 at 6 p.m. at St. Vincent de Paul in Austin to pray for him & our diocese. The Mass of Installation (ticketed) will be livestreamed. More: austindiocese.org/installation
"Welcome Home, Bishop Garcia." The featured story in your July/August #catholicSpirit! Grab it from your mailbox or read it online at austindiocese.news/julyaugust-2025.
"Our action is needed." A message from Very Rev. James A. Misko, Diocesan Administrator, on supporting relief efforts for victims of Central Texas flooding: austindiocese.org/news/support-r…
I would like to express sincere condolences to all the families who have lost loved ones, in particular their daughters, who were at the summer camp, in the disaster caused by flooding of the Guadalupe River in Texas in the United States. We pray for them.
"Happy 4th of July in God’s good grace." A Message for this Independence Day from Fr. James Misko, Diocesan Administrator: austindiocese.org/news/independe…
Pastoral message on the appointment of Bishop Daniel E. Garcia as the sixth Bishop of Austin from Very Reverend James A. Misko, Diocesan Administrator: "May we 'Walk humbly with God' alongside Bishop Garcia." austindiocese.org/news/message-o…
Join us via livestream at 10 a.m. for this historic announcement with Bishop Garcia, streaming on Facebook and our website.
We joyfully announce that early this morning Pope Leo XIV appointed Most Reverend Daniel E. Garcia as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Austin. Bishop Garcia, a native of our diocese, currently serves as the bishop of Monterey, California. We look forward to welcoming him home.
"Living as the church allows the Gospel to radiate from our daily lives in the things we say and do — and that is evangelization." - Russell Hoyt, Director of our Office of Worship and Evangelization and Guest Columnist for the #catholicspirit austindiocese.news/authentic-wors…
A glimpse into the holy longing of St. Teresa by Mark Landers, Columnist for the Catholic Spirit Magazine "The rapturous expression on Teresa’s face has often been described as too sensual, but I believe that is exactly the point." austindiocese.news/glimpse-holy-l…
This weekend, you can support Pope Leo XIV through the Peter’s Pence collection during your parishes second collection. More: austindiocese.org/special-collec…
Support the steps of Pope Leo XIV — Donate to Peter's Pence With your donation to Peter's Pence, you offer tangible support as the Holy Father takes his first steps as Pope. Help him proclaim the Gospel to the world and extend a hand to our brothers and sisters in need. Donate…
Bishop Thomas Urges Catholics to Advocate for Life on Anniversary of Dobbs Decision | Read the full release at: ow.ly/2p9650We4AX
Religious freedom allows the Church & all religious communities to live out their faith in public & to serve the good of all. Beginning today, June 22, the feast of Sts. Thomas More & John Fisher, the @USCCB invites Catholics to promote religious freedom: usccb.org/committees/rel…
"Through him, and with him, and in him, O God, almighty Father, in the unity of the Holy Spirit, all glory and honor is yours, for ever and ever." - Doxology, from the Eucharistic Prayer
On World Refugee Day, June 20, the Catholic Church stands in prayerful solidarity with refugees around the globe to recognize and honor the courage, resilience, and dignity of those forced to flee their homes. | Read the full release at: ow.ly/acTb50WcYwT
A reflection from Fr. James Misko on the occasion of Juneteenth: austindiocese.org/news/juneteent…
Happy birthday, Father James Misko! May God pour out His blessings upon you today and throughout the year ahead 🙏🎉
