Advent Penance ServicesSpecial Confession Times Throughout the DioceseView Serviceshttps://www.austindiocese.org/advent-penance-services_blank
U.S. Bishops Issue a "Special Message" on ImmigrationCatholic teaching exhorts nations to recognize the fundamental dignity of all persons, including immigrants.Read Statementhttps://www.usccb.org/news/2025/us-bishops-issue-special-message-immigration-plenary-assembly-baltimore_blank
Women's Giving CircleCatholic women coming together to give with purpose!Learn morehttps://www.austindiocese.org/womens-giving-circle_blank
Together We Bring Hope2025-2026 Catholic Services Appeal | Begins October 25-26Learn morehttps://www.austindiocese.org/csa_blank
Bishop Daniel E. Garcia was installed as the sixth bishop of the Diocese of Austin on September 18, 2025. The Diocese of Austin is home to more than 700,000 Catholics in 127 parishes, missions, and university Catholic centers across 25 counties in Central Texas.
As we ready ourselves to celebrate the Thanksgiving holiday, let us give thanks for the presence of those we love and share life with and especially for the God of all creation who invites us to his table and feast.
Holy Cross Parish in Austin will host an Advent Revival from Nov. 30 to Dec. 2. This is a time of renewal, worship, and preparation during this Jubilee Year of Hope. Come expecting inspiration, fellowship, and spiritual enlightenment as we celebrate the Advent season. All are welcome!
By the Mercy of God Prayer Center, located at St. Thomas More Parish | Let’s prepare our hearts this Advent for Jesus’ birth by praying the ancient Catholic prayer Lectio Divina. Deacon Dan Lupo, Spiritual Director, has been leading group Lectio Divina for years, helping participants discern God’s specific message for them.
In an effort to look ahead at the vision of our Church, the Office of Social Justice and Multicultural Engagement, with Deacon Joseph Cannon, will be hosting a series of gatherings to discuss and gain insight as to what the most pertinent objectives and action items are for the black apostolate of the Diocese of Austin. The fruits of these gatherings will result in our new Regional Plan of Action concerning the Black Apostolate.