As the Solemnity of Saint Joseph approaches let us contemplate the betrothal and love of Joseph and Mary and how it can help couples today. It is mentioned very little in scripture. Yet it was the foundation for the family into which Jesus Christ was born. Blessed Pope John Paul II says in the church… [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]
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]
Austin CARITAS Mission 2015!
Dear readers! We are in the Third Week of Advent, with Gaudete Sunday! How are you going to share the joy of Christ? This is my Advent Challenge, simply put – how you will go out, as Pope Francis as said so many times, to the periphery to share the joy of the Gospel, to… [Read More]
Fall 2014 Austin CNM Meetup
Sometimes it’s easy to get lost behind a screen. In an effort to promote real community some of the contributors and followers will be gathering for a casual meetup in North Austin for an evening of fellowship. Join us for a social night of food, community, presentations, and discussions about Jesus, the Church, and new… [Read More]
Attention Singles! Its time to dance!
Ecclesiastes 3 There is a time for everything, and a season for every activity under the heavens: a time to be born and a time to die, a time to plant and a time to uproot, a time to kill and a time to heal, a time to tear down and a time to build, a time… [Read More]
Fall 2013 Austin CNM Meetup
One of my favorite elements of our organization is that we have time to come together in person and spend time with each other as a community. All our efforts go in vain if they never extend to a life beyond the screen. Whether you’re a current or former contributor or just want to share… [Read More]
Local Catholic Halloween Event for Families Oct 26
This place is really into Halloween. It’s growing in popularity across our culture as a source for revenue for business, but also a cultural fascination with death, zombies, gore, and many other dark things. Catholics have a much different approach. I recommend a post from Catholic Lane titled Holiday Hysteria: A Christian Approach to Halloween…. [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]
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]
75 Year of Faith: St.Ignatius Martyr Catholic Church
From simple beginnings, through tremendous growth, with a focus on educating the minds and hearts of Catholics and with a passion for serving, St. Ignatius Martyr Catholic Parish has been through quite a bit in its 75 years as a Catholic faith community. A parish founded by the Congregation of Holy Cross parish in 1937,… [Read More]
2011 Fourth Quarter Update and Meet Up
2011 has been an exciting year for us here at Austin Catholic New Media. Our website is not even a year old, and we’ve seen some incredible response to our local mission. We are still only getting started with many of the different elements of our apostolate, but we are very grateful for the support… [Read More]
