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13-Day Pilgrimage to the Shrines of Italy September 2019

Published May 31, 2019 • Written by ATX Catholic Filed Under: Events

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]

Written by ATX Catholic • Published May 31, 2019

Christma Posadas at Community First Village – Dec 15, 2018

Published November 28, 2018 • Written by ATX Catholic Filed Under: Events

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]

Written by ATX Catholic • Published November 28, 2018

Angels & Dragons XIV: Mont Saint Michel

Published October 11, 2018 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column, Events, Faith

Saint Aubert, the Bishop of Avranches in France, founded Mont Saint Michel in 708 after St. Michael the Archangel appeared to him in his dreams three times. Saint Aubert ignored the Archangel in the first two dreams, but in the third dream St. Michael drove his finger into Aubert’s skull and commanded him to build… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published October 11, 2018

Angels & Demons Conference September 28-29

Published August 30, 2018 • Written by ATX Catholic Filed Under: ACNM, Events

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]

Written by ATX Catholic • Published August 30, 2018

The Corpus Christi Procession and Divine Mercy

Published May 18, 2018 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Events, Faith

The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ (the feast of Corpus Christi) is the celebration of Christ’s Real Presence in the Holy Eucharist. As Our Lord is carried through the streets of cities and villages around the world, the faithful give public witness to their faith and devotion to the Holy… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published May 18, 2018

6th Annual Men’s Conference February 17

Published February 12, 2018 • Written by ATX Catholic Filed Under: Events

    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]

Written by ATX Catholic • Published February 12, 2018

Catholic Bioethics Seminar in Austin January 26-27

Published January 16, 2018 • Written by ATX Catholic Filed Under: Events

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]

Written by ATX Catholic • Published January 16, 2018

Pilgrimage to Jerusalem (Ps. 84:5)

Published August 5, 2017 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Events, Faith

“Every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of Passover.” (Lk.2:41) Jesus went on pilgrimage to the “Holy City” (Mt. 4:5) from infancy until His death.  We don’t often think of Jesus on pilgrimage to the “City of David,” (1Chron.15:1) but Jesus’ parents would make pilgrimages three times a year as God decreed,… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published August 5, 2017

Calling all young adults! – An invitation to sit down with our Bishops

Published August 1, 2017 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Events, Young Adult, Youth

What are you doing next Monday evening? Young adults between the ages of 18 and 35 are invited to attend a Diocese of Austin listening session with Bishop Joe Vásquez and Bishop Danny Garcia on August 7 from 6-8 pm at St. Louis, Austin. This listening session will assist the diocese in preparation for the… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published August 1, 2017

Diocese of Austin Men’s Mass on July 22, 2017

Published July 16, 2017 • Written by ATX Catholic Filed Under: Events

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]

Written by ATX Catholic • Published July 16, 2017

#CatholicConvo Through the Eyes of an Texan

Published July 13, 2017 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Events, Faith, Resources, Social Media and Tech, Young Adult

  “Uplifting, motivating, challenging, community, transformative.” That’s how Theresa Prudhomme, a mid 20s young professional from Katy, describes her experience of #CatholicConvo in 5 words or less.  The weekend before last, while we were all firing up the grill and making July 4th plans, Theresa joined thousands of lay leaders, religious, priests and bishops from across… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published July 13, 2017

Strewing Flowers at the Corpus Christi Procession

Published June 4, 2017 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Events, Faith

For centuries one of the customs at Corpus Christi processions is strewing (throwing) flowers before Jesus in the monstrance to proclaim Him our King in a very special and public manner.  Many saints have written about this wonderful experience but one of the most well known is St Therese of Lisieux (Doctor of the Church),… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published June 4, 2017

World Marriage Encounters 2017

Published June 1, 2017 • Written by ATX Catholic Filed Under: Events, Marriage and Love

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]

Written by ATX Catholic • Published June 1, 2017

Congrats Bishop-Elect Bill!

Published May 29, 2017 • Written by Brandon Kraft Filed Under: Blog, Events, World and News

Fr. Bill Wack, CSC, Pastor of St. Ignatius, Martyr, has been named as the sixth bishop of Pensacola-Tallahassee.

Written by Brandon Kraft • Published May 29, 2017

Susan Conroy, author of “Praying with Mother Teresa” May 20

Published May 17, 2017 • Written by ATX Catholic Filed Under: Events

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]

Written by ATX Catholic • Published May 17, 2017

2017 Catholic Men’s Conference – Feb 18

Published February 14, 2017 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Events

Calling All Men – 5th Annual 2017 CTFCM Men’s Conference – February 18, 2017 Hundreds of Catholic men will be gathering at St Vincent de Paul Catholic Church in North Austin for the annual Men’s Conference for the Diocese of Austin. This year’s gathering features Gus Lloyd, Robert Rodgers, and Harold Burke-Sivers (A.K.A The Dynamic… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published February 14, 2017

Meditation and Decisive Times

Published February 6, 2017 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Events, Faith, Prayer, Resources, Young Adult

   We live in decisive times. And while perhaps that’s always true in some way, I think we can say that in a particle way about our times today. I don’t have to describe it for you too much, because you live it as well. Tensions are high. The pace of available information is frenetic. And… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published February 6, 2017

St. Anthony Relics Visit the Diocese of Austin

Published January 24, 2017 • Written by ATX Catholic Filed Under: Events

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]

Written by ATX Catholic • Published January 24, 2017

“Live” Christmas Posada at Community First! Village

Published December 6, 2016 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Events

On Saturday, December 17, 2016 from 5:30 – 6:30 P.M. the Deacon Candidates of the Diocese of Austin, Mobile Loaves & Fishes and Regina Mater Educational Community will host a “live” Posada for the residents of Community First! Village located on 9301 Hog Eye Rd, Austin, TX 78724.  Community First! Village is a community for… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published December 6, 2016

Christian Skate Jam – Oct 8th in Pflugerville

Published October 5, 2016 • Written by ATX Catholic Filed Under: Events, Youth

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]

Written by ATX Catholic • Published October 5, 2016

ATX Catholic Meetup – September 7

Published September 1, 2016 • Written by ATX Catholic Filed Under: Events

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]

Written by ATX Catholic • Published September 1, 2016

“Divine Mercy Man” Vinny Flynn headlines Turning Point September 23

Published August 3, 2016 • Written by ATX Catholic Filed Under: Events

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]

Written by ATX Catholic • Published August 3, 2016

8th Annual Diocesan Men’s Fellowship Mass – July 23

Published July 19, 2016 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Events

Post Update July 25, 2016: The event was a great success, and you can see photos from the Mass below. Full photo gallery by Raphael Riojas.   For the 8th 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… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published July 19, 2016

America: On the Forces that Shape Us

Published July 11, 2016 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Events, Faith, Prayer, Social Justice

It’s always difficult to put into words the transformation that happens within a human heart as it works to grasp the reality of tragic news unfolding. I hopped into my car Friday morning totally ignorant of what happened in Dallas Thursday night. When I switched on NPR like usual, my mind tripped over itself trying to comprehend. It was… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published July 11, 2016

Presentation: Mary and the New Evangelization

Published May 26, 2016 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Events, Faith

This presentation was given at the ATX Catholic Day of Reflection at Our Lady of Schoenstatt Shrine on April 30, 2016. The slideshow below was part of the presentation.

Written by Rachel • Published May 26, 2016

Catholic Life Online Today Panel

Published May 18, 2016 • Written by ATX Catholic Filed Under: Events, Social Media and Tech

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]

Written by ATX Catholic • Published May 18, 2016

Mercy and Technology Panel

Published May 12, 2016 • Written by ATX Catholic Filed Under: Events, Social Media and Tech

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]

Written by ATX Catholic • Published May 12, 2016

ATX Catholic Meetup and Day of Reflection April 30

Published April 22, 2016 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Events

Join us for a day of reflection at Our Lady of Schoenstatt Shrine on Saturday, April 30, 2016. We are hosting a meetup at the beautiful grounds of the Schoenstatt to take a day to come together in community. There will be presentations, time for reflection, prayer, optional Holy Mass, think tanks, snacks, and networking opportunities with… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published April 22, 2016

Revive Youth Rally 2016

Published April 11, 2016 • Written by Ablaze Ministries Filed Under: Events, Youth

Revive Youth Rally will be here before you know it! Are you ready? Youth in grades 6-12 are invited to join Jackie Francois, Bobby Angel, comedian/musician act POPPLE, and Dave Moore for a day of outdoor concerts, faith-based talks, and the Sacraments! This year’s theme at Revive is PROVE IT! and our speakers will be… [Read More]

Written by Ablaze Ministries • Published April 11, 2016

Iron Sharpens Iron – 2016 Catholic Men’s Conference

Published February 18, 2016 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Events

Calling all Catholic men. We have a wonderful opportunity to be a part of a movement of men that want to make a real difference in the Church and in the world. We know how difficult it is to live out an authentic Christian witness in our world, and there is a true crisis of… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published February 18, 2016

Dominican Sisters Golf Tournament, Dinner and Auction – March 7

Published February 18, 2016 • Written by ATX Catholic Filed Under: Events

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]

Written by ATX Catholic • Published February 18, 2016

How to Be Happier – Presentation Jan 29

Published January 28, 2016 • Written by ATX Catholic Filed Under: Events

  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]

Written by ATX Catholic • Published January 28, 2016

What’s Your Myers-Briggs Thanksgiving Style?

Published November 23, 2015 • Written by Britt Echtenkamp Filed Under: Blog, Events, Faith, Family, Young Adult

Oh, Thanksgiving, you marvelous holiday full of gratitude and food and love, you’ve come a long way from your origins in 1621. You used to be based on the idea of celebrating a bountiful harvest with a feast among friends and neighbors. In Christian tradition, this included praising God for His countless blessings and goodness, as well… [Read More]

Written by Britt Echtenkamp • Published November 23, 2015

March For Religious Freedom November 22 Part II

Published November 6, 2015 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column, Events

Saint Relics of Knights of Columbus: Kevin Russell, Vice President of the Greater Austin Area Knights of Columbus and lead organizer, stated that, “It will be one of the greatest days in the history of the Knights of Columbus in the Austin area,” referring to the relics of the six Knights of Columbus saints that… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published November 6, 2015

Vincent Van Gogh: A Self-Portrait – Nov 5

Published October 21, 2015 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Events

Vincent van Gogh is a definitive artist that is often only remembered for his brushstrokes and Starry Night. Like many other great artists, his story and personality is often over-simplified and forgotten. At one point in his life, van Gogh had tried a life as a preacher, but the Dutch Reformed Church didn’t find him suitable… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published October 21, 2015

October 2015 Lunch

Published October 21, 2015 • Written by Rita Suva Filed Under: Events

Join us for our monthly Austin Catholic New Media meal! Whether you’re a contributor, reader or listener, ACNM meals are a time to get together for fellowship. Date: Wednesday, October 28, 2015 Time: 12pm Location: Jason’s Deli at 1000 E. 41st Street   UPDATE October 28: This event has been canceled. Please look for information for… [Read More]

Written by Rita Suva • Published October 21, 2015

March for Religious Freedom November 22 Part I

Published October 19, 2015 • Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez Filed Under: Column, Events

“[T]he most fundamental human freedom [is] that of practicing one’s faith openly, which for human beings is their reason for living.” Saint John Paul II On Sunday, November 22nd, the Solemnity of Christ the King, the Knights of Columbus from the Austin area and around the state of Texas will march for Religious Freedom from… [Read More]

Written by Deacon Guadalupe Rodriguez • Published October 19, 2015

Austin CNM September Lunch

Published September 21, 2015 • Written by Rita Suva Filed Under: Events

Don’t have plans tomorrow? Consider joining us for our September lunch! ACNM monthly lunches are an opportunity to get together for fellowship and discussion. No agenda, just time to share ideas, talk about life & faith and hang out. It doesn’t matter if you are a contributor or a reader or listener, you are invited… [Read More]

Written by Rita Suva • Published September 21, 2015

Something Greater Than Ourselves

Published September 21, 2015 • Written by Rachel Filed Under: Blog, Events, Faith, Family, World and News, Young Adult

In a little less than 2 weeks, on October 11, Bishop Joe Vasquez will celebrate Mass at the Marian Shrine of Our Lady of Schoenstatt, in honor of the Feast of Our Lady of Schoenstatt, and to give thanks for the first year anniversary of the Shrine. What might inspire us to go? What might… [Read More]

Written by Rachel • Published September 21, 2015

Dynamic Marriage Conference – July 17-18, 2015

Published July 15, 2015 • Written by Cristóbal Almanza Filed Under: Events, Marriage and Love

We are all in need of healing in some form from many of the past hurts and pains we have inevitably experienced in our life. One of the main missions of the public ministry of Jesus was to heal those that came to Him, and He still does it today. Marriage is an incredibly wonderful… [Read More]

Written by Cristóbal Almanza • Published July 15, 2015

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