This overview of the history and theological development of Catholic Social Teaching uses Biblical texts and modern Church documents to focus on key themes and how the teachings can be applied to contemporary social situations. (16 hours) These classes will be virtual. DEVELOPMENT TRACKS: Part 2 Catholic Schools, Criminal Justice

Father Kevin Rai leads Marian Mornings on first Saturdays from 8 a.m. to noon at St. Elizabeth Parish in Pflugerville. The morning includes Mass, a teaching, prayer time, silence and time for the sacrament of reconciliation.

St. John Neumann Parish in Austin hosts a Mass for Vocations at 8:45 a.m. on the first Saturday of each month.

Cedarbrake Retreat | Registration for this retreat is now closed. Please call the office to be placed on a wait list. 

A Filipino Mass is celebrated on the first Saturday of the month at 4 p.m. at St. Peter the Apostle Parish in Austin. Fellowship follows right after the Mass at the Parish Activity Center. It’s a potluck dinner, so please bring a dish to share. Come and join us and meet your kababayan!

The Ladies Society of St. Monica Parish in Cameron will host their annual Spring Festival April 7 from 10 a.m. to 2 p.m. Drive through or dine-in on grilled chicken, Green’s sausage and all the trimmings. Other activities include a silent auction, plant shop, sweet shop, and cake wheel. All are welcome to join us for Mass at 10 a.m. and then join the festival.

All are invited to experience Divine Mercy Sunday at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Austin on April 7. The exposition of the Blessed Sacrament will be at 1:30 p.m., at which time confessions will commence. During adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, the chaplet and praises of Divine Mercy will be prayed, together with excerpts from the Diary of St. Faustina. Benediction will be at 2:45 p.m. after which the Divine Mercy Celebratory Mass will begin. Confessions will continue during and after Mass as needed. After Mass, the Divine Mercy image will be ceremoniously blessed and publicly venerated. A first-class relic of St. Faustina will also be available for veneration. Those who bring pictures and statues of Divine Mercy will have a chance to get them blessed.

Join thousands of Faithful throughout our Diocese to collectively make or renew our “Total Consecration to Jesus through Mary” at a special holy Mass on the Annunciation of the Lord. Rosary and Mass will be celebrated on April 8. | Por favor, únase a miles de Fieles de toda nuestra Diócesis para hacer o renovar colectivamente nuestra “Total Consagración a Jesús a Través de María” durante una Santa Misa especial el día de la Anunciación del Señor. El Rosario y la Misa serán ofrecidos el lunes 8 de abril

This overview of the history and theological development of Catholic Social Teaching uses Biblical texts and modern Church documents to focus on key themes and how the teachings can be applied to contemporary social situations. (16 hours) These classes will be virtual. DEVELOPMENT TRACKS: Part 2 Catholic Schools, Criminal Justice

The Mary & Martha Ministry of St. Martin de Porres Parish in Dripping Springs will present RESTORED, a women's healing retreat on April 13 from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. in the St. Martin de Porres Parish Hall.

The Spring Adult Confirmation will be held on Saturday, April 13 at 10:30 a.m. at San Jose Catholic Church in Austin, TX. Bishop Joe S. Vasquez will celebrate the Mass.

St. Gabriel's + St. Michael's Catholic School will hold an Open House for Kinder-4th Grade Prospective Families on Tuesday, April 16 at 8:30 am at the Lower School Campus (St. Gabriel's).

This overview of the history and theological development of Catholic Social Teaching uses Biblical texts and modern Church documents to focus on key themes and how the teachings can be applied to contemporary social situations. (16 hours) These classes will be virtual. DEVELOPMENT TRACKS: Part 2 Catholic Schools, Criminal Justice

A Mass for National Child Abuse Prevention Month, April, will be held at St. Mary’s Cathedral on Thursday, April 18th at 12:05 pm. All are welcome.

La Primera Conferencia de Mujeres en la Iglesia Católica de San José se llevará a cabo el 20 de abril 2024. El tema de la Conferencia es "El papel de la Mujer en la Eucaristía: De la Mesa Eucarística a la Mesa Cotidiana".

April 20, 2024, at St. Luke Parish in Temple from 9:30 a.m. through 4:30 p.m. (St. Luke Mass at 5 p.m.) Cost $40 through Apr. 3. | $50 thereafter without guarantee of a t-shirt. Registration fee includes t-shirt, lunch at the event, snacks. Featuring Taylor Schroll.

St. Mary's Catholic School in Taylor will host their Spring Gala on April 20. This is a 21 and up event with a delicious meal, silent and live auction followed by a dance.

The Seminarians and Priest Education and Formation Special Collection will be taken up in our parishes on April 20-21. Please be generous in your support of this most worthy cause. 

The 23rd annual St. John Neumann Knights of Columbus #10836 Charity Golf Tournament will be held April 22 at 8 a.m. at the Lions Municipal Golf Course in Austin. After the tournament, participants will enjoy an awards lunch at St. John Neumann Parish in Austin.

In this presentation, theologian Dr. Julia Feder will offer Teresa of Avila as a "Saint for Survivors.”

A day of reflection for all DRE's in the Diocese of Austin

Our Catholic schools are seeking highly qualified, faith-filled and dynamic professionals. Join us for our upcoming Virtual Career Fair and meet with school representatives to explore teaching and leadership opportunities in one of the 19 Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Austin. Pre-registration is required.

This overview of the history and theological development of Catholic Social Teaching uses Biblical texts and modern Church documents to focus on key themes and how the teachings can be applied to contemporary social situations. (16 hours) These classes will be virtual. DEVELOPMENT TRACKS: Part 2 Catholic Schools, Criminal Justice

Come and learn the history and practice of the guitar in the Mass! We will play together and learn ways to implement guitars collaboratively and excitingly.

Chorbishop Don J. Sawyer, the pastor of Our Lady's Maronite Parish in Austin, will celebrate the 50th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood on April 27. To celebrate this milestone, a banquet and dance will be held at the Embassy Suite by Hilton in Round Rock on April 27.

Our Lady of the Rosary Cemetery and Prayer Gardens will present "Art in the Gardens" on April 27 from 1 to 4 p.m. All are invited to experience the beautiful art, monuments and lovely gardens of bluebonnets and wildflowers at the cemetery.

St. Margaret Mary Parish in Cedar Park will host their Springfest Festival April 28 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the parish grounds. All are welcome for kids' games, food, live music and much more!

This overview of the history and theological development of Catholic Social Teaching uses Biblical texts and modern Church documents to focus on key themes and how the teachings can be applied to contemporary social situations. (16 hours) These classes will be virtual. DEVELOPMENT TRACKS: Part 2 Catholic Schools, Criminal Justice