The Friday E-Pistle (Sept. 1, 2017)
A message from Bishop VásquezOfficial appointmentsVery Rev. Basil Aguzie, MSP, as Dean of the Austin Central Deanery, effective Aug. 7, 2017.Very Rev. Edward Karasek as Dean of the Bastrop/Lockhart...
View ArticleBishop's Interview: An invitation to explore the Word of God
Editor: Bishop, recently in the Sunday Gospels we have heard Jesus talk in parables. What is a parable?Bishop Vásquez: This liturgical year we have been hearing the Gospel of Matthew during our Sunday...
View ArticleAn invitation: Lessons in love from our American martyr
By María Ruiz ScaperlandaGuest ColumnistHave you heard the good news? The first American martyr –– and the first American man to be beatified –– is an ordinary farmer from Oklahoma!This past December,...
View ArticleThe Friday E-Pistle (Sept. 8, 2017)
Statements on DACADiocese of AustinBishop Joe S. Vásquez and Auxiliary Bishop Daniel E. Garcia of Austin issued the following statement on Sept. 6:We are profoundly disappointed by the Administration’s...
View ArticleBishops statement on termination of DACA
Bishop Joe S. Vásquez and Auxiliary Bishop Daniel E. Garcia of Austin issued the following statement on Sept. 6:We are profoundly disappointed by the Administration’s decision to terminate the Deferred...
View ArticleThe Friday E-Pistle (Sept. 15, 2017)
A message from Bishop VásquezShare the JourneyOn Sept. 27, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, will “reach out” to immigrants and refugees in a symbolic gesture during his Papal audience. This will be the...
View ArticleThe Friday E-Pistle (Sept. 22, 2012)
A message from Bishop VásquezShare the JourneyOn Wednesday, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, will “reach out” to immigrants and refugees in a symbolic gesture during his Papal audience. This will be the...
View ArticleThe Friday E-Pistle (Sept. 29. 2017)
A message from Bishop VásquezShare the JourneyThis week Cartias Internationalis launched Share the Journey (#sharejourney) with Pope Francis to bring awareness to the experience of immigrants. Here is...
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Share the Journey: Video and Photos
Mass VideoPicture GalleryClick on the picture below to open the gallery of photosDepartment Categorization: Communications Office
View ArticleBishop's statement on Las Vegas shooting
The Most Rev. Joe S. Vásquez, Bishop of Austin, issued the following statement on Oct. 2:I was completely shocked when I heard about the mass shooting that occurred in Las Vegas last night. This act of...
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