Masses of Thanksgiving

On January 20, Pope Francis named Bishop Joe S. Vásquez archbishop of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

"The priests, deacons, religious women and men, diocesan staff, and lay faithful of the Diocese of Austin congratulate Bishop Vásquez on this profound expression of confidence by the Holy Father. While we will dearly miss his steady leadership, strengthened by his faithful life of prayer and service to God's people, we rejoice with the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston that they will have a shepherd after the heart of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. We hold Bishop Vásquez in our daily prayers as he prepares for this new mission in his episcopal ministry." - Very Reverend James A. Misko, vicar general of the Diocese of Austin, Pastoral Message.

Bishop Vásquez will remain in Austin until his installation in Houston on March 25. We are hosting three Masses of Thanksgiving to offer gratitude and prayer for Archbishop-Designate Vásquez.