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Secretariat of Life, Charity, and Justice
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The Diocese of Austin strives earnestly to exercise life, charity and justice through varied ministries to support the people of God throughout central Texas. These ministries include but are not limited to, Catholic Charities of Central Texas, Pro-Life Activities, Family Life, Social Concerns and Economic Justice, Mission and Evangelization, Aging and Disabilities, Global Solidarity, Immigration and Restorative Justice. Support of the ministries mentioned above is what it means to be authentically pro-life: being concerned about the dignity of every human person from conception to natural death."The Church cannot neglect the service of charity any more than she can neglect the Sacraments and the Word” - (Deus Caritas Est, 22)
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Upcoming Event(s)
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June 18 - June 20
The 2025 Unity Region X Evangelization and Liturgy Conference will be held at the Hilton Hotel Clear Lake-NASA this summer form June 18 to 20. Unity Explosion began in 1989 and was designed to especially minister to the spiritual and liturgical needs of Black Catholics. The conference is sponsored by Region X of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops and hosted by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.Read More -
Saturday, July 26, 8:30 AM - 3:30 PMThe lay faithful are invited to participate in this Day of Reflection with the theme, "Paths of Renewed Encounter." Join Deacon Tim Hayden and the Restorative Justice Ministry team to explore and reflect upon how our encounters may help inmates discover the good news of the Gospel and how such encounters can transform their lives.Read More
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- Hispanic Ministry
- Life, Marriage and Family
- Missions and Discipleship
- Restorative Justice
- Social Justice and Multicultural Engagement
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The Office of Hispanic Ministry assists the Bishop and/or his designate in visioning integration and administration of the ministerial needs of the Hispanic Community.
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The Office of Life, Marriage and Family provides services that affirm the sacredness of life, the sanctity of marriage, the sacramentality of the family, and a Christian lifestyle, through all phases of human growth and development. The office contains all pro-life activities, marriage formation and family life.
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The Office of Missions and Discipleship works to cultivate a greater understanding of our mission identity that comes from our baptism. Together we seek to establish dialogue and be of assistance to our diocesan departments, parishes, clergy, the laity and schools to promote mission awareness, stimulate mission education endeavors, cultivate mission spirituality, and nurture missionary activity.
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The Restorative Justice ministry promotes Christ’s love and forgiveness through assistance, education and social interaction to the incarcerated and their families and to help those returning from prison successfully reintegrate back into society by becoming productive citizens.
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The Office of Social Justice and Multicultural Engagement promotes the dignity of every person and fosters a more just, inclusive, and united Church. The office supports parish life through formation, accompaniment, and collaboration rooted in Catholic Social Teaching.
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Meet The Team
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luisa-depooaustindiocese.orgSecretariat Dir. Life, Charity and Justice | Director of Life, Marriage and Family -
Dora Tobar Mensbrugghedtobaraustindiocese.orgDirector of Hispanic Ministry -
tim-haydenaustindiocese.orgAssociate Director for Restorative Justice -
Sr. Lucero Espitia, DJsr-lucero-espitiaaustindiocese.orgAssociate Director of Hispanic Ministry -
yamilet-munozaustindiocese.orgAssociate Director of Social Justice & Multicultural Engagement -
Alejandra Parnellalejandra-parnellaustindiocese.orgAdministrative Assistant -
yolanda-sanchezaustindiocese.orgMissions and Discipleship Associate
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