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Upcoming EventsEncounter Jesus at these
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Thursday, December 2, 9:30 AM - 3:30 PM
This annual event is a gathering of all parish youth ministers for formation and community. See the link below to register for this free event. For more information, please contact Tressi Breecher at 512-949-2464.Read More -
Saturday, December 4, 7:30 AM - 1:00 PMThe ninth annual diocesan celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be celebrated Dec. 4 at 8 a.m. at St. Mary Cathedral in Austin. Catholics across Central Texas will gather to celebrate and reflect on the apparitions of the Blessed Virgin Mary to St. Juan Diego at Tepeyac, Mexico, in December 1531. We, just like St. Juan Diego, are urged by Our Lady to share the message of hope and comfort promised by God to people of every culture and language. Details: www.austindiocese.org/olg-celebration.Read More
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December 4 - December 5, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Dolores Parish in Austin will host its annual Christmas Bazaar Dec. 4-5 from 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Vendors will be selling handmade Christmas items, jewelry, crocheted shawls, caps, baked goods and much more. Santa Claus will be available for photos at noon on both days. Admission is free.Read More -
Saturday, December 4, 8:00 AM - 4:00 PM
This retreat is designed for smaller parishes or those individuals who may be unable to attend their parish Confirmation retreat. This unique retreat experience is geared towards students preparing for the sacrament of confirmation. Or, you may want to offer an overnight retreat to your high school students that focus' on the Creed and the Holy Spirit. For more information, please contact Eagle's Wings Retreat Center at 512-715-0017.Read More
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Bishop Joe S. VásquezMEET the BISHOP of Austin
Bishop Vásquez has been entrusted with guiding the spiritual journey of millions of souls in in the 25 counties that comprise the Diocese of Austin. Central Texas is home to more than 650,000 Catholics and as our population grows we invite our brothers and sisters to share in the joy of our Catholic faith. A proud son of Texas, Bishop Vásquez was installed as the diocese’s fifth bishop on March 8, 2010, and invites us all to grow in faith and love for our Savior, Jesus Christ.
more about Bishop Vásquez
Messages from Bishop Vásquez
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"I have come to set the earth on fire, and how I wish it were already blazing!"
- Jesus in the Gospel of Luke 12:49
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SpiritusThe Catholic Spirit Online
Find news stories, features and columns about people, parishes and events from around the diocese at Spiritus, the Catholic Spirit online:
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4 weeks agoEditor: Bishop, the Vatican has announced a new Synod of Bishops that will convene in October 2023. Let’s start by talking about what a synod is and why they are important. Bishop Vásquez: Synods... -
4 weeks agoThe 2021-2022 Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) launched Oct. 30-31 with the theme “Christ makes all things new.” Letters from Bishop Joe Vásquez inviting all to participate in this year’s appeal have... -
4 weeks agoAs the sun rose on Oct. 9, Bishop Joe Vásquez prayed the rosary with a group of about 70 people in front of an abortion facility in South Austin. Specifically, the group prayed for an end to abortion.
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