All are invited to celebrate the Festival - Jamaica at St. Louis King of France Parish in Austin on Aug. 23. The day will include live music, local flavor and lots of parish spirit.
Aug. 23: Triumph of the Cross, a Discalced Carmelite Secular community, will host a breakfast from 8:30 a.m. to noon at Santa Rosa de Lima Parish in Andice. Brother Vladimir Guadalupe of Sts. Louis & Zelie, OCD, will present “Why are they saints? Sts. Louis & Zelie, and their daughter St. Therese.” The event is free and open to all. To register, call or text (214) 546-8911 or email [email protected].
The Diocesan Catholic Committee on Scouting meets quarterly to assess the needs of our Catholic Scouting population and to plan age-appropriate events to foster a deeper appreciation of our faith. In addition, the committee sponsors adult training for religious emblem counselor roles. If you have a topic that you think needs to be addressed or would like to attend, please contact DCCS chair, Stephen Harris.
St. Mary in Ellinger will host its 75th annual Bazaar Aug. 24 at the Ellinger chamber of Commerce Community Center. Fried chicken and sausage dinner plates will be served beginning at 10:30 a.m. ($15 per plate). There will be live music throughout the day and a live auction at 1:30 p.m. Visit this link: https://stjohnfayetteville.com/st-mary-bazaar for details on the online auction. - 10% of net proceeds benefit Brenham Pregnancy Center & Camp Hope
The Austin Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (ADCCW) will host the 36th annual Rural Life Mass Aug. 28 at 6 p.m. at St. Monica Parish in Cameron. A meal will be served afterwards in the parish hall. The Mass gives thanks for the harvest and all those who labor to harvest our fields.
¡Conoce la belleza de la Eucaristía! El último viernes del mes comenzando a las 7 PM Rosario y 8 PM Misa Inter-parroquial. Jóvenes adultos comparten el Pan de Vida con alegría en parroquial local. (Live) por la página de Facebook.
Join fellow Catholics from throughout the Diocese of Austin on August 30 at 7:15 PM for a Catholic Night at the Round Rock Express. Bring your family and friends for a fun-filled night of baseball, fellowship, and faith. Secure your tickets online at milb.com/round-rock and use the coupon code "CATHOLIC" for an exclusive discount.
A Candlelight Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. at the Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Austin. Join us every last Saturday of the month as we come together for a beautiful evening of prayer and reflection. We gather in the Shrine for a rosary, followed by a peaceful candlelight procession with songs through the Shrine grounds.The Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt is located at 225 Addie Roy Rd, Austin, TX 78746 and is open daily for visitors from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information call 512-330-0602 or email us at [email protected].
St. John Parish in Fayetteville will host its annual Picnic Aug. 31 on the parish grounds. The day begins with Mass (featuring Polka music) at 10 a.m. Barbecue beef, pork and sausage will be available beginning at 10:30 a.m. for $15 per plate. Other activities include live music, a country auction and games for all ages. - 10% of net proceeds benefit Brenham Pregnancy Center & Camp Hope
If anyone is interested in volunteering to help at the St. John Feast, please contact the parish office at (979) 378-2277.
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Granger will host its annual Bazaar Aug. 31 from 11 a.m. to 10 p.m. in the parish hall at 500 West Davilla in Granger. The day will begin with Mass at 10 a.m. followed by a barbecue and sausage dinner (plates are $15 each). The afternoon will feature fun, fellowship and games for all ages. The live auction will begin at 1:30 p.m., and the day will conclude with a dance from 6-10 p.m. ($10 per person).
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!
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.
Miles Christi will offer a silent retreat for women Sept. 5-7 at Cedarbrake Catholic Retreat Center in Temple. Women are invited to spend a peaceful weekend with our Lord in silence, contemplation and prayer with the spiritual exercises of St. Ignatius of Loyola.
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.
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!
St. Joseph Parish in Marlin will host its annual Fall Festival on Sept. 7 on the parish grounds. There will be a barbecue dinner, consisting of brisket, sausage, new potatoes, green beans, bbq sauce, pickles, onions, bread and dessert. There will be a live auction, kids games, bake sale and entertainment. There will be a BBQ cook-off starting Sept. 6. For further information contact Katie Cordova at 254-747-5876.
St. Mary Parish and Catholic School in Taylor will host their 91st annual Fall Festival on Sept. 7 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the parish grounds. The day will include live music, games, silent and live auction, delicious food and drinks and more. Visit www.stmarystaylor.org/2025-fall-fest for details.
Central Texas Catholic (CTXC) will host a young adult pilgrimage to Poland and Italy from September 12-24, 2025. Join Fr. Chris Smith on a pilgrimage to Poland and Italy to celebrate the Jubilee Year of Hope. On this 13-day pilgrimage, you will travel to: Krakow, Wadowice, Czestochowa, Auschwitz, Turin, Assisi, and Rome. You will be able to visit the sites of saints, attend daily Mass, participate in a river cruise and so much more. Airfare, accommodations, and breakfast and dinner are provided. Registration closed on May 1.
Nos reunimos mensualmente. Si trabajas con Latino Middle School, High School o Young Adults, (Latinos de Secundaria, Preparatoria o Jóvenes Adultos) estas reuniones son para ti.
Holy Family Parish in Copperas Cove will host a Wild West Gala Sept. 13 at 7 p.m. in the parish's social hall. The cost is $50 per ticket or $400 per table (seats 8). For more information, call (334) 477-7793.
St. Charles Borromeo Parish in Kingsland will celebrate 60 years of faith, truth, love and community Sept. 14. All are invited to celebrate this diamond jubilee with Mass at 9 a.m., then a blessing of the newly remodeled Lee Hall and reception. For more information, call (325) 388-3742.
Sts. Cyril and Methodius Parish in Marak will host its annual Homecoming Picnic Sept. 14 on the parish grounds (7 miles NW of Cameron on FM 2269). Mass will be celebrated at 10:15 a.m. Games for all ages begin at 11:30 a.m. Home-fried chicken and sausage meal will be served at 11 a.m. Meal tickets are $15 each. There will be live entertainment from noon to 3 pm. Auction begins at 2:30 pm.
St. Mary Parish in San Saba will host their Fall Festival Sept. 14 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. on the parish grounds. There will be a variety of food and entertainment, a cake walk, game booths, silent auction, and more. Come share the fun.
The Most Rev. Daniel E. Garcia will be installed as the sixth Bishop of Austin on September 18. Join us for Vespers the evening before as we pray together in preparation.
Cedarbrake Retreat | This retreat is based on St. John Paul II's Apostolic Letter "On the Dignity and Vocation of Women," which offers insight into the necessary gift of womanhood and the fruit of our feminine holiness. The gift of this Love Letter can open your eyes to the unique nature of womanhood and the necessity of our gift as woman, wife, mother and consecrated religious, in a delightfully unexpected way. The retreat will be led by Teri Lucas, who is a spiritual director, wife, author and parishioner at St. Patrick's in Hutto. The cost is $50 and includes lunch.
The Congregation of Holy Cross — founders of St. Edward’s University, St. Ignatius Martyr Parish, and over a dozen other parishes around the Diocese of Austin—will be hosting a relic of the congregation’s only canonized saint, St. André Bessette, aka, the “Miracle Man of Montreal,” from Sept. 19-26. The first event will be a Mass and presentation at St. Ignatius Martyr on Sept. 19 at 6:30 p.m. Other stops will include St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic School, St. Edward’s University, San Juan Diego Catholic High School, and Holy Cross High School (in San Antonio). Visit st-ignatius.org and stedwards.edu for full details about events, including Masses, talks, and opportunities for veneration of the relic and blessing with oil from Saint Joseph Oratory, founded by St. André Bessette.
Join St. Elizabeth Parish in Pflugerville as they kickoff their annual Fiesta on Sept. 20 at 6 p.m. All are invited to the dance in the south parking lot of the parish on Sept. 27 from 5 to 9:30 p.m. Then the Fiesta is Sept. 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the parish grounds. There will be family fun, games for all ages, arts and crafts, and live and silent auctions. All are welcome!
Holy Trinity Parish in Corn Hill will host its annual Bazaar Sept. 21 on the parish grounds. Mass will be celebrated at 9:30 and 11:30 a.m. A delicious meal of barbecue and fried chicken will be served from 11 a.m. to 1 p.m. There will be live polka music during the meal, children's games, live and silent auctions and kolaches for sale. Hamburgers will be available at 2:30 p.m. Enjoy a day of good food and fun for the whole family! For more information, visit www.holytrinityofcornhill.org.
Holy Qurbono (Holy Mass) in the Syro-Malankara Catholic Rite is celebrated every third Sunday of the month at 3 p.m. at Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Austin. The celebrant of the Holy Mass is Father Saji Lukose, associate pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish.
The Pilgrim Relic of St. André Bessette will visit St. Edward's University in Austin Sept. 22 from 5 to 6:30 p.m. All are invited to pray with a first-class relic of Br. Andre at the Holy Cross Institute
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Cedarbrake Retreat | We each are members -bodies- who are broken and part of the whole. Join author Sr. Julia Walsh for a time of reflection centered on exploring the sacredness of brokenness, paths to healing and integration, and our call to communion. Come pray and gain encouragement so that you can see how your brokenness can serve the common good and help build the reign of God.
St. Thomas Aquinas Parish in College Station will host its annual AquinasFest Sept. 26-28 on the parish grounds. Festivities begin on Friday night with games and then continue on Sunday with indoor/outdoor games for all ages, a live auction, a silent auction and great food.
¡Conoce la belleza de la Eucaristía! El último viernes del mes comenzando a las 7 PM Rosario y 8 PM Misa Inter-parroquial. Jóvenes adultos comparten el Pan de Vida con alegría en parroquial local. (Live) por la página de Facebook.
El seminario en Formación al Liderazgo ofrece información y entrenamiento en técnicas de comunicación efectiva, solución de conflictos en la vida pastoral, elementos para el liderazgo en contextos multiculturales, técnicas de planeación y elementos esencial de la espiritualidad para ser lideres efectivos al estilo de Jesús.
Holy Family Parish in Copperas Cove will host their Fall Festival Sept. 27-28 on the parish grounds. Vendors are welcome! For more information, email [email protected].
Esta es la única conferencia diocesana de hombres católicos en el Centro de Texas. El tema de este año es: “Practicando la Virtud Heroica: Prudencia y Fortaleza”. Estás invitado a unirte a tus hermanos de la diócesis para escuchar a oradores inspiradores y compartir con otros hombres que desean crecer en su caminar con Jesús y vivir su fe católica con dinamismo.
Holy Family Parish in Copperas Cove will host a Car Show Sept. 27 from 8 a.m. to 2 p.m. on the parish grounds. Awards will be given for the top 20 cars. There will be food, vendors and a garage sale throughout the event. For more information, contact the parish at 254-547-3735.
The Knights of Columbus from St. Martin de Porres Parish in Dripping Springs will host the Hill Country Golf Shootout Sept. 27 at Vaaler Creek Golf Club. The day will begin with a shotgun start at 8:30 a.m. All are invited to participate in the four-person scramble, which will raise funds for the new church at St. Martin de Porres Parish and for local charities. Sponsorships are available and there will be an online auction as well as a hole-in-one contest. Visit hillcountrygolfshootout.com for registration information.
At this Mass, Scouts from Scouts BSA, Girl Scouts, and American Heritage Girls who have earned a religious emblem or award in the previous year. Eagle Scouts and Gold Award and Stars and Stripes awardees are invited to attend. Adult recognition awards are also awarded at this Mass.
St. Helen Parish in Georgetown will host two nights with multi-platinum selling, Grammy / Dove Award winning Catholic recording artist and best-selling author, John Michael Talbot, Sept. 27-28 at 7 p.m. Visit: www.sainthelens.org to purchase tickets.
A Candlelight Rosary will be prayed at 7:30 p.m. at the Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt in Austin. Join us every last Saturday of the month as we come together for a beautiful evening of prayer and reflection. We gather in the Shrine for a rosary, followed by a peaceful candlelight procession with songs through the Shrine grounds.The Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt is located at 225 Addie Roy Rd, Austin, TX 78746 and is open daily for visitors from 9 a.m. to 8 p.m. For more information call 512-330-0602 or email us at [email protected].
Join St. Elizabeth Parish in Pflugerville as they host their annual Fiesta Sept. 28 from 10:30 a.m. to 5 p.m. on the parish grounds. There will be family fun, games for all ages, arts and crafts, and live and silent auctions. All are welcome!
St. Martin Parish in Tours will host its annual Picnic Sept. 28 from 11 a.m. to 6 p.m. in Tours Hall. Fried chicken and sausage dinner plates ($15 each) will be served from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. There will also be a live auction at 1 p.m., games for all ages and a country store. All are welcome!
In an expression of our gratitude for their contribution to our safety and welfare, the Diocese of Austin will celebrate the Blue Mass on Monday, Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. honoring all active, retired, and deceased Central Texas first responders.