News RSS Feed

In His Postulancy with the OFM

Paulist Promises & Diaconate Ordination Masses

Come & See October 21 - 23, 2022

Still want to contribute your thoughts for the Synod on Synodality? While we’ve completed the St. Austin’s listening sessions for the diocesan phase of the process, the Diocese of Austin is holding its own listening sessions.  

During the weekend of June 4-5, we'll hold additional listening sessions after each Mass in the Philippi Room of our Ministry Center. 

Click to read more JUSTNews

As Christians and Catholics, we try to balance so many parts of our lives. Yet, in our chaotic world, that can be very hard. So how do we balance the relentless demands of technology - social media, notifications, FOMO - with our spiritual lives? Join us on Tuesday, August 16 at 6:30 p.m. Central for a conversation about how to navigate the worlds of spirituality and technology. Also, we’ll reflect on how our technology can either help or hinder our discernment. This 90 minute conversation and discussion will take place online in Zoom.

The Diocese of Austin invites all young men in high school to attend Quo Vadis, a weekend away with the Lord and with other young men who love Him. Join our Vocation Director, Fr. Greg Gerhart, several seminarians of the diocese, and other high schoolers for a fun retreat as we seek to know our calling as Christian men. Quo Vadis will take place on July 15-17 at Eagle’s Wings Retreat Center in Burnet. To learn more and register, visit GodIsCalling.Me.

A Prayer for Vocations - God, the source of creation and love, You invite each of us to serve you through the life which is your gift. May your grace encourage men and women to heights of holiness through service to the church as priests, sisters, brothers, and lay ministers. Make me an instrument to encourage others to give of themselves and challenge me to do the same. Amen.

Men between 30 and 59 sensing God’s call to the permanent diaconate and their wives are invited to attend one of the following Inquiry Sessions offered by the Office of Diaconal Formation. April 10, 2022 – Santa Cruz – 1100 Main St, Buda, TX 78610 – 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m. April 24, 2022 – Pastoral Center – 6225 Hwy 290 E., Austin, TX 78723 – 2:00 p.m. – 5:00 p.m.   Applications for the Diaconal Formation Class of 2028 are being accepted now through May 2, 2022. Find additional information at Diocese of Austin

This weekend, every parish in the Diocese of Austin is asked to celebrate our second annual Called by Name Sunday. From all eternity, God has known each one of us by name and has a particular calling for us to follow. Called by Name Sunday is about listening and responding to God’s call. The goal of the weekend is to encourage young men and women to consider vocations to religious life and the priesthood.

Our guest homilist will be Paulist Fr. Michael Hennessy, associate vocation director. As a Paulist preacher, we can expect good things. Perhaps he will talk about the upcoming Come & See retreat weekend. (See below for more about Fr. Mike).

Brothers, might God be calling you to the priesthood? Heart of Jesus is an opportunity to consider this question, listen to talks by priests and seminarians, and socialize with others who are discerning similar questions. The schedule includes Mass and a time for prayer and adoration of the Blessed Sacrament. Hosted by the Austin Diocese and open to men, age 18 - 40, the two-day retreat is set for Wednesday, December 15, 6:00 p.m. to Friday, December 17. 1:00 p.m. at Cedarbrake Retreat Center in Belton. The $35 fee includes meals and on-site lodging. For details and to RSVP contact the Diocesan Vocations Office at 512.949.2430 or visit GodIsCalling.me

Overheard at the Synod Listening Sessions - A Desire to Help with Limited Time

Prayers for Adam & Immigration

February 27, 2022

Learn More About Our Bright Light, Teresa

Let's Follow Her Lead!

We Have Water! But no Heat...

Digging Dirt > Smoothing Dirt & Demolition