87 individuals and couples received the award for "shining with the Light of Christ" in their parish communities.
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2026 Lumen Gentium Awards87 individuals and couples received the award for "shining with the Light of Christ" in their parish communities.See the Honoreeshttps://www.austindiocese.org/lumen-gentium-award-honorees_blank
Consecration of the U.S. to the Sacred Heart of JesusCommemorating the 250th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence in 2026Learn morehttps://www.austindiocese.org/consecration-to-the-sacred-heart-of-jesus_blank
Bishop Garcia Ordains Five New PriestsFathers Solomon Akpan, Christopher Haberberger, Cameron Kologinczak, Brian McNaughton and Isaiah MinkeRead the storyhttps://austindiocese.news/diocese-austin-truly-blessed-have-five-new-priests_blank
Year of Saint Francis Pilgrimage SitesSt. Francis of Assisi, Franklin | St. Francis on the Brazos, Waco | Cristo Rey, AustinLearn Morehttps://www.austindiocese.org/year-of-saint-francis_blank
Hosted by the Texas Department of Family and Protective Services | Join Texas DFPS for an informative and impactful webinar designed to explore the critical process of family reunification within the child welfare system. This session will bring together child welfare professionals, educators, community partners, legal advocates, and faith-based organizations to deepen their understanding of how to support families as they work toward healing and restoration.
At the Women's Giving Circle Mass & Luncheon - Check Presentations, we will present a check to the organization that received a grant from the Women's Giving Circle. This event is for members only.
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.
Father Anthony Odiong, a priest of the Diocese of Uyo, Nigeria, who served in this diocese from 2008-2012, was found guilty of sexually assaulting women. Yesterday, the court imposed a sentence of life imprisonment.