Join Fr. Juan Carlos Lopez on a life-changing pilgrimage to visit holy sites and important sacred art throughout Italy. September 8 – 20, 2019 DEADLINE TO REGISTER: JUNE 8, 2019 Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez: guadalupe-rodriguez@austindiocese.org $3,899 Per Person Round Air Trip from Austin, TX Price Includes: First class hotels with double occupancy option, Two daily meals,… [Read More]
Christma Posadas at Community First Village – Dec 15, 2018
Join us for the “live” Christmas Posadas at Community First Village Saturday, December 15, 2018 at 7:30 PM. Bring the whole family, friends, clergy and religious for this special Christmas celebration of communal song, prayer as we walk with Mary on a donkey and Joseph searching for lodging. Posadas is a Spanish word that means… [Read More]
2018 Catholic Build
Austin Habitat for Humanity and Catholic churches and individuals in the Austin area have been coming together for over twenty years to build a home for a deserving family in our community. This year will be no exception as we head to East Austin to build a home for the Mendoza family. Through faith in… [Read More]
Angels & Demons Conference September 28-29
Angels & Demons: Discerning the Glorious from the Fallen September 28-29, 2018 (On the feast day of St Michael the Archangel) at Holy Vietnamese Martyrs Parish in North Austin Friday 5:30-9:30 pm Saturday 7:30 am-5:00 pm Boxed-lunch provided Saturday These exciting topics will cover the background knowledge of the Creation and mission of… [Read More]
6th Annual Men’s Conference February 17
Saturday, February 17, 2018 at St William Catholic Church in Round Rock, TX will be the 6th Annual Men’s Conference. Speakers include Tom Peterson, Andreas Widmer, and John Pridmore. Regular tickets start at $45 ahead of time and $50 at the door. Premium tickets $100 includes private lunch with the speakers. Learn more… [Read More]
Catholic Bioethics Seminar in Austin January 26-27
The National Catholic Certification Program in Health Care Ethics Seminar in Austin, TX will be January 26 & 27, 2018 at Seton Healthcare Family Administration Offices — Registration now open — see Schedule for the Seminar. Overview: Each Fall The National Catholic Bioethics Center presents a series of two-day seminars in various cities across the United States to address… [Read More]
Diocese of Austin Men’s Mass on July 22, 2017
For the 9th year in a row, there will be a Holy Mass celebrated as an encouragement to men. It’s easy to feel discouraged in a world that is confused and seeking to erode the virtues of masculinity in Christ. By gathering as a community of men of the local Church, we can pray for each… [Read More]
World Marriage Encounters 2017
WWME (Worldwide Marriage Encounter) weekends for 2017 03/31/2017 08:00 pm – 04/02/2017 04:00 pm Austin WWME Weekend Wingate Hotel in Round Rock 06/09/2017 08:00 pm – 06/11/2017 04:00 pm Austin WWME Weekend St Elizabeth Non-residential 09/08/2017 08:00 pm – 09/10/2017 04:00 pm Austin WWME Weekend Wingate Hotel in Round Rock 11/03/2017 08:00 pm – 11/05/2017… [Read More]
Susan Conroy, author of “Praying with Mother Teresa” May 20
Are you ready for one of the most profound, meaningful experiences of your life? Susan Conroy, author of Praying with Mother Teresa, will present a collection of prayers, insights, and wisdom from the inimitable Mother Teresa of Calcutta, one of heaven’s newest saints. Saturday, May 20, 2017 St. John Neumann Holy Family Center 10:00 am–1:00… [Read More]
St. Anthony Relics Visit the Diocese of Austin
A messenger of hope from Padua, Italy comes to Central Texas. Fr Mario Conte, editor, or the Messanger of St. Anthony magazine, is bringing two relics from the Basilica of St. Anthony to visit various parishes in our diocese. St. Anthony has been known to be a great miracle worker through his prayers of intercession…. [Read More]
Christian Skate Jam – Oct 8th in Pflugerville
Extol Skate Jam is a Christian event that brings together people from all walks of life together to celebrate skating. The event will take place on October 8, 2016 noon to 4PM at Northwest Metro Park in Pflugerville. Visit ExtolSkateJam.com. This is an ecumenical event that brings together people of all faiths and even those of… [Read More]
ATX Catholic Meetup – September 7
Come have dinner and/or drinks for a social night and open discussions on current events and Catholic media. These meet ups are intimate events with an opportunity to have face time with other interested in Catholic media in our area. This is a relaxed setting for networking and dialogue. The group is small enough to… [Read More]
“Divine Mercy Man” Vinny Flynn headlines Turning Point September 23
What are the seven secrets of Divine Mercy? And do you want to know these secrets for your life? These are some of the questions that will be answered by best-selling author and renowned Catholic speaker Vinny Flynn as he continues his popular “7 Secrets” series on Friday, September 23, 2016, at TurningPoint, an evening… [Read More]
Catholic Life Online Today Panel
This audio is from the second panel at the ATX Catholic Day of Reflection 2016 at Our Lady of Schoenstatt Shrine in Austin, TX on April 30, 2016. Moderator: Brandon Kraft Panelist: Laura Gonzales, Cristina Almanza, and Steve Scott Panel 2 – Catholic Life Online Today St. John Paul II called us to propose anew the same… [Read More]
Mercy and Technology Panel
This audio is from the first panel at the ATX Catholic Day of Reflection 2016 at Our Lady of Schoenstatt Shrine in Austin, TX on April 30, 2016. Moderator: Rachel Gardner Panelist: Trenton Hendrichson, Lindsay Wilcox, and Brandon Kraft Panel 1 – Mercy and Technology What does the Jubilee of Mercy mean to you?… [Read More]
Dominican Sisters Golf Tournament, Dinner and Auction – March 7
The Dominican Sisters of Mary, Mother of the Eucharist invite you to their Open Wide the Doors Golf Tournament On Monday, March 7, 2016 This event benefits the building and expansion of their Texas Priory. Mother Assumpta Long, Prioress General and Foundress, will be present as well as the 13 Sisters who are serving in… [Read More]
How to Be Happier – Presentation Jan 29
How to Be Happier: Insights from Ancient Philosophy, Contemporary Psychology, and Spiritual Traditions Lecturer: Christopher Kaczor, Ph.D Dr. Christopher Kaczor (rhymes with razor) is Professor of Philosophy at Loyola Marymount University and is in the James Madison Society of Princeton University. He graduated from the Honors Program of Boston College and earned a Ph.D…. [Read More]
Novena for Religious Liberty
Join the March for Religious Freedom November 22 at the Texas State Capitol. There will be veneration of the relics of the 6 Knights of Columbus saints at St. Austin Catholic Church at 1 pm after the march. Join us in prayer for the 9 days leading up to the march. Read Part I and… [Read More]
My father & Friend Jesus, My Guide: Pilgrimage Journey to Philadelphia World Meeting of Families 2015
The following is a guest post by Michelle Mata from Austin, TX sharing her experience for the visit of Pope Francis to the US in September 2015. Jesus’ representative on earth, the “Pope of the People”, as he is often called, inspires me; he inspired me to go all the way to Philadelphia, PA. Where I volunteered… [Read More]
Joyful Mysteries of the Rosary [Audio]
Join us in the Joyful mysteries of the Holy Rosary of the Most Blessed Virgin Mary. Each mystery is led by one of our contributors. The First Joyful Mystery THE ANNUNCIATION – Shawn Chapman The Second Joyful Mystery THE VISITATION – Brit Echtenkamp The Third Joyful Mystery THE NATIVITY – Cristóbal Almanza The Fourth Joyful Mystery… [Read More]
Becoming Fearless Women’s Conference – July 18th
Women’s Conference Becoming FEARLESS is a conference for Christian women who are discouraged by the times we live in and are concerned for the future of their children. It is designed to show women that with the power of the Holy Spirit, we can be much braver than we feel and can widen our sphere… [Read More]