Bishop Joe S. Vásquez is the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Austin, home to more than 700,000 Catholics across 25 counties in Central Texas. Each week he delivers a Pastoral Message to the Faithful. Read them below.
One of the most amazing miracles, captured only in the Gospel of John, is the raising of Lazarus from the dead. Despite being entombed for four days, Jesus summons Lazarus who emerges bound by burial cloths...
As we enter the third week of Lent, we hear the story of the Israelites’ journey in the desert. As their journey continues, their anger toward Moses intensifies...
I, therefore, decree that on Friday, March 17, 2023, all Catholics of the Diocese of Austin, no matter where they may be, and all other Catholics actually present in the Diocese on that Day, are, by my authority, dispensed from the obligation to abstain from meat.