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Catholic Services AppealYour gift to the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA) supports men discerning vocations to the priesthood and diaconate, priests currently serving and retired priests. Your gift helps to sustain Catholic schools, religious education, ministerial formation and initiatives for life, peace and justice. Your donations are carefully spent; it is money for God’s work, and we use it accordingly. Your contributions are deeply appreciated, very much needed and make a real difference in the lives of many.
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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ:
I am incredibly humbled by the generosity shown by you and your brothers and sisters in Christ to the Catholic Services Appeal (CSA). God has blessed this local church in many ways, especially through the faithful who practice intentional discipleship by sharing their gifts with others.
Contained within this booklet are stories of love, compassion and care made possible through your generosity to the CSA. Please take time to read these stories which illustrate how our Catholic faith is being lived every day in the Diocese of Austin, reflecting God’s love for each other.
Gratefully in Christ,
Most Reverend Joe S. Vásquez
Bishop of Austin
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From police officer to priestStories From the Impact Report, Case Brochure and Grant program
“How did you go from being a police officer to a priest?” When I am asked this, I respond, “Well, I thought God wanted me to heal people, so I was going to be a doctor. Then, I thought he wanted me to hear confessions, so I became a detective. Finally, I realized that he wanted me to do both, so I became a priest. Now, I help people by bringing meaning to suffering, a greater sense of joy in happy moments and I never had to give up what my heart wanted all my life…to be a father to many.”
Father Tom Reitmeyer — St. Vincent de Paul Parish, Austin
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Your generosity to the CSA provides seminarian education to men like Father Tom who answered God’s calling later in life leaving a career to answer a life filled with purpose.
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Good Shepherd SocietyMy sheep hear my voice; I know them, and they follow me. - (Jn 10:27)Because of you, the lives of our brothers and sisters throughout Central Texas are being transformed. Because of your generosity, those in need have a pathway to hope. Working together, we share the love of Christ throughout Central Texas.
Members of the Good Shepherd Society take a leadership role in advancing the mission of the Diocese of Austin, proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ and supporting those in need in our entire community. Members annually commit to a gift of at least $500 and receive special benefits for various levels of membership.
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Contact Us
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scott-whitakeraustindiocese.orgSecretariat Director for Stewardship & Development
Executive Director, Catholic Foundation - Diocese of Austin -
samantha-froelichaustindiocese.orgAdministrative Assistant -
lisa-rosenbergeraustindiocese.orgAssociate Director, Annual Appeal -
margaret-kappelaustindiocese.orgAssociate Director, Stewardship -
sonia-martinezaustindiocese.orgSenior Data Entry Clerk -
mary-rutherfordaustindiocese.orgData Entry Clerk
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