"I wish you a blessed Thanksgiving and pray that this day is filled with his grace." - Bishop Garcia
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Happy Thanksgiving!"I wish you a blessed Thanksgiving and pray that this day is filled with his grace." - Bishop GarciaRead Bishop's Messagehttps://www.austindiocese.org/news/a-thanksgiving-day-message-from-bishop-garcia_blank
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!
Bishop Daniel Garcia will celebrate Mass in honor of the 85th anniversary of St. William Parish in Round Rock on Dec. 1 at 6 p.m. All are welcome to attend!
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in College Station hosts a Holy Hour for Vocations on the first Monday of each month at 7 p.m. in the main church. All are welcome!