There is one word that’s keeping me going until June: summer. I can see sweet tea, swimming pools and no alarm clocks on the horizon. If you’re a mom, you probably have summer camp on that list, as well. Perhaps you’ve been wondering just where you can find great Catholic summer camps for your children…. [Read More]
South Cross South West: Catching Up With Gina Chavez and Paul Finley
In addition to catching some official SXSW events this past month, I was able to go participate in some un-official SXSW events. The first was ACNM’s un-official SXSW interactive event. If you missed the event but want to check out the audio, it’s all here. The other un-official event I caught was South Cross South… [Read More]
Justin Timberlake’s The 20/20 Experience – A Review
There are no bounds to Justin Timberlake’s celebrity. Musician, movie star, and all around charismatic figure, JT (as I’ll affectionately call him) had fans running around Austin last week at SXSW with the mere suggestion that he MIGHT make a surprise appearance. While his star has certainly risen over the last several years, it has… [Read More]
WANTED Concerned Catholic Voters: Inquire Within
One of the most attractive virtues of the church is our conviction to keep the word of Christ alive and relevant to our issues today. One of the most controversial virtues of the church is our conviction to keep the word of Christ alive and relevant to our issues today. Brace yourselves Catholics of Austin,… [Read More]
Listen to the (Unofficial) SXSWi Catholic Panels and Keynotes
Through the heavy traffic and nightmare parking situation in the midst of South by Southwest, our first event of this kind was a great success. We would like to say thank you to everyone that attended or supported us in some way. I was pleasantly surprised to see such a great turnout at this first event because… [Read More]
A South Cross Southwest Event!
For those who live in Austin (and even those who don’t) SXSW means one thing: celebrities, film screenings, music concerts and the latest nerdy gadgets. But this Saturday at an event downtown, SXSW means something much different. David Morton, co-founder of Six17 Creative, created an event to bring Catholic musicians to the University Student Center… [Read More]
How to Support SB 521: Put Sexual Education Back into Parents’ Hands
UPDATE The House hearing for HB 1057 will be on Tuesday, April 2 at 2:00 p.m. or upon adjournment of the House. This means it could be later than 2 pm. The hearing could go late in the evening. After reading an article about new senate bill 521, the Texas Parental Control Accountability Act proposed… [Read More]
The Dedication of Our Lady of Wisdom University Parish
Here in the Diocese of Austin we are blessed to have so many prospering and fruitful college campus ministries serving our the Catholic college students in our diocese stretching from Waco to College Station to San Marcos. It is the Catholic campus ministry in San Marcos that recently celebrated a big milestone in their history!… [Read More]
Join ACNM for SXSW… Unofficially
Last Friday Cristobal talked about ACNM’s continued growth and expansion. Today I’m thrilled to announce the next phase in our mission. Last year during SXSW we held an expanded Q1 meetup to coincide with the Interactive Festival. This year we are taking it to the next level. Pope Benedict XVI calls the world of social media a… [Read More]
Catholic Homeschoolers Building Bridges with Upcoming Conference
They are not hard to pick out at daily Mass. They are the parents with the procession of children following them down the communion line. The number of families choosing to homeschool has been steadily growing over the last 10 years. The most common reason given for choosing to homeschool is the desire to provide… [Read More]
First Ever Diocesan Men’s Conference February 16
We are living in turbulent times. The world needs a generation of men that recognizes its unique role of leadership, and sometimes we need to gather to remember the importance and focus of our mission. I was blessed to join a large group of men for the Diocesan Men’s mass with Bishop Joe last summer, and I… [Read More]
Calling all the Single Ladies!
Girls, if you’re not married and between the ages of 16 and 45, let’s have a chat. Have you considered spending the rest of your life with Jesus as your spouse? The King of Heaven on Earth who knows your heart’s every desire and loves you more than you can possibly imagine? (Or did I… [Read More]
2013 Statesman Social Media Awards
Hi everyone! It’s that time of year again and we’ve been nominated for the “Statesman Social Media Awards”. Here’s a little about the award. Do you know a social media rock star living in Central Texas? Who do you follow? Where do you turn for your social media socializations? Whose updates make you want to… [Read More]
Alan Ames to Visit Austin Area in March for Healing Services
Alan Ames from Perth, Australia, will be in Austin March 1st, 2nd, and 3rd for healing services at Our Lady of Guadalupe, St. Ignatius, and St. Helen’s. For information, please view below or click to download this flyer.
What is AustinCNM about? [Coming Expansion]
The past few weeks have been really exciting for us. We’re fired up to announce some new projects we’re working on at Austin Catholic New Media. If you were at DCYC in Waco or at the Texas Rally for Life at the Capitol , you might have noticed us with a mic and cameras. At… [Read More]
My Saturday and Sunday (In Pictures)
When I finally got some time to relax on Sunday evening, I realized that the weekend went by in a flash. Friday, I spent some time helping at a dinner for seminarians who were in town for the Texas Rally For Life. On Saturday, I was at the Texas Rally for Life and this Sunday I… [Read More]
The Cooking Priest Brings His Fajitas to Austin
In early 2010, I unexpectedly met Fr Leo Patalinghug at an event where one of his friends was speaking at my parish. Oddly enough, no one else seemed to recognize him, but if you’re at all into Catholic media, this priest is hard to miss. It’s hard to name a place he hasn’t been. These days Fr Leo… [Read More]
Texas Catholic Pro-Life Day – Saturday January 26th
With the 40th anniversary of Roe vs Wade this week and all the things happening this weekend to celebrate life. I thought I would use my time this week to highlight a few of them. Saturday January 26th is Texas Catholic Pro-life Day. A day full of events to celebrate life capped off with the Texas Rally… [Read More]
ICYMI: Suggestions for the Water Cooler
For those a little confused about the random letters strung together in the title, fear not. It’s not some new coded texting language, shorthand developed for a quick Skype or Google+ chat with friends or fancy way of writing a number in roman numerals. It stands for: In Case You Missed It. There’s been some… [Read More]
AustinCNM – The Best of 2012
With all the feasting of the season of Christmas, there is a lot going on to keep us celebrating the birth of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Since we are also at the beginning of another great year, it is a good time to look back at some of the best of 2012. Last week, Jason… [Read More]
Celebrating Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Austin
We got news of a really cool event that is coming up as part of “Celebrating Catholic Schools Week”. If you are a fan of Catholic schools, the Food Network, The Catholic Channel then this is for you. If you’re not a fan of any of those then I’m sure this event might just make… [Read More]
St Vincent de Paul Gets a New Church Building
We are blessed to live in a thriving diocese. Earlier this year, St John Neumann dedicated their new church building in the West Austin area. Now, our diocese gets to celebrate its second dedication in one year. On Saturday December 29, 2012, Bishop Joe Vásquez will celebrate the dedication mass of the new church building for St Vincent… [Read More]
ACNM Year in Review
As the year quickly comes to an end I wanted to use this time to say “thank you” to all of our wonderful contributors and our audience. We’ve grown a lot over the past year, adding a number of great contributors and syndicated blogs. With each contributor we add a new voice and perspective to… [Read More]
And The Winners Are!!
Thanks to everyone who has been participating in ACNM’s first Advent Challenge via the site, Twitter and Facebook. We lots of great feedback this week and we’ve selected two winners via random drawing to receive a copy of “The Greatest Miracle” provided to use by the Maximus Group. And the winners are: Rod R and Ricky… [Read More]
2012 4th Quarter AustinCNM Meet Up Dec 18
Join us for the fourth quarter meet-up. When: December 18, 2012 Time: 7:00-9:00PM Where: St Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church – Family Center, 126 W. Oltorf St., Austin, TX 78704 Whether you’re a Catholic new media creator or supporter, come and join us for a night of community. Events like these are great opportunities for us to take action… [Read More]
Jennifer Fulwiler: Minor Revisions Interview
Chris, Cristina and I got to sit down with Jennifer Fulwiler to talk about her new show ‘Minor Revisions’ that premires tonight at 7 PM (CST) on the NET network. We had lots of fun recording this interview and can’t wait for the show, everyone needs to make sure they check it out. [powerpress] Minor… [Read More]
Advent Challenge and The Greatest Miracle DVD Giveaway
I hope everyone is enjoying ACNM’s first Advent Challenge and all the cool ideas that are coming from it. I’m here today to sweeten the pot a bit as it comes to our Challenge and post comments in general. Our friends over at the Maximus Group provided us with two copies of “The Greatest Miracle” to… [Read More]
Peter Kreeft and Jeff Cavins in Austin Nov 30-Dec 1
The year of faith is an opportunity for all of us to grow deeper. That means we have to take some initiative and go to presentations, attend studies, and go outside ourselves to learn about our beautiful faith. This weekend, the Diocese of Austin is blessed with two wonderful opportunities to attend presentations, retreats, and… [Read More]
John Paul II Life Center: 2nd Annual Benefit Dinner
I had the pleasure to sit down with Mr. Tim Von Dohlen from the John Paul II Life Center to talk about their 2nd Annual Benefit Dinner coming up on Dec, 5th. [powerpress] There’s only one week left to see USCCB Pro-Life Chair Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Bishop Joe Vásquez, Gov. Rick Perry and Dr. & Mrs. Thomas… [Read More]
Pro-Hope: The John Paul II Life Center’s Call
In order to graduate, I was required to take a class where an internship was required. I remember getting the list a week before the semester started and instantly looking for the “Catholic friendly” internships. On the list I found the Catholic Charities of Central Texas (they already had an intern for the semester) and… [Read More]
John Paul II Life Center Hosts Second Annual Benefit: Let Freedom Ring
Hosts Second Annual Benefit Let Freedom Ring *** Austin, Texas, October 16, 2012 – On Wednesday, December 5th, the John Paul II Life Center is hosting their 2nd Inaugural Benefit Dinner at the AT&T Center at 7:00 p.m. His Eminence Cardinal Daniel DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston and Pro-Life Chair of the US Catholic Conference… [Read More]
Hes Calling You!
Hello! I’m glad we had this chance to chat, you know the your Diocese has been talking about you. They have a few questions to ask. How is the holy spirit working in your life? What are special gifts Christ has hidden inside of you? How have you received Christ‘s personal invitation to serve the… [Read More]
Thoughts are not enough in Tragedy – Pray
Life is full of many what ifs. Tragedy is something that we never want to experience and never wish it upon anyone. On the evening of July 19, 2012, many people across the country set out to watch the midnight premier of The Dark Knight Rises. Many of us have been excited for this release… [Read More]
St Paul & Reflections on the Fortnight
My mind and soul are often inundated with the complex issues of today. I do my best to read multiple sources and stay current, praying and meditating upon what is said. I have to be comfortable with the fact there is no easy answer, and in dialogue with family and friends (and God), I… [Read More]
“I Thirst” – The Passion, on Pilgrimage – You’re Invited!
For my post today I wanted to extend a warm invitation to the whole ACNM community to experience Good Friday in a whole new way! You are invited to join the Schoenstatt Movement of Austin as they make their annual Good Friday Pilgrimage. This will not only be a ten-mile walk along the way… [Read More]
Benedict XVI Visits Our Mexican Neighbors
Seeing our German Pope wear a Mexican charro style sombrero was definitely one of my favorite images of our Holy Father’s Apostolic visit to Mexico and Cuba the last few days. Sure, he wears a red, Italian styled Saturno that looks almost like a smaller sombrero, but it’s in keeping with tradition and it’s practical… [Read More]
Leslie, Keep Heaven Weird
I don’t remember the first time I saw Leslie Cochran. I vaguely remember times when I was a kid in elementary school and people mentioning a slightly eccentric, out-spoken, cross-dressing homeless man named Leslie. Being a kid, and it being the late-1980s, I didn’t think much of it. Austin was, and always had been, a… [Read More]
SXSW 2012 Is Here
The Austin Diocese extends far beyond the Austin city limits, but the national attention will most certainly be on the city of Austin over the next 9 days for South By South West. Many locals look at this as the best time of the year for the city, while there is also no shortage of… [Read More]
Open Combox: Your Take from Super Bowl XLVI
We’re trying something new for today at Austin Catholic New Media. The article will be on the shorter side, but with the open invite to continue the thread on the comment box below. Last night, the New England Patriots and the New York Giants played a rematch of Super Bowl XLII with the Giants winning… [Read More]
Komen breaks ties with Planned Parenthood
VS This story broke early Tuesday afternoon as I checked my FB feed and saw – no, not from a fellow pro-life Catholic – the story was linked up by one of my most pro-choice {and not to mention, agnostic} friends. I kind of chuckled to myself at the irony of finding out the victory… [Read More]
