Diocese of Austin

The Diocese of Austin is thrilled to announce its recognition as a finalist in the Video Category of Ragan Communications and PR Daily’s 2024 Social Media & Digital Awards for our video commemorating our 75th anniversary! We are humbled to receive this recognition from Ragan, the leading learning & development resource and publisher of information about corporate, internal, and employee communications. We thank our CAST Media partners for their integral role in this project, the creative and foundational work of our Office of Communications and Bishop Joe S. Vasquez for his vision for our diocese. Check out the recognized video here: https://lnkd.in/gyi5Px_u

Join the Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors for an upcoming financial webinar, “Invest with Integrity – Pursue Growth Without Compromising Returns or Your Faith," with Thom Duffy, vice president and head of Investment Advisory Services of Knights of Columbus Asset Advisors. If you wish to better understand Catholic faith-based investment solutions, this is your opportunity. Details: Virtual Webinar on May 22 at 6 p.m. This is a Knights of Columbus Fraternal Benefit Event that is being made available to our diocesan faithful. Learn more and register: https://lnkd.in/gR8KVpVB

Today is the last day to apply to our Ascend program! Ascend is the Diocese of Austin's initiative to identify and develop young adult leaders under 40. Participants will be challenged to consider ethics and leadership through the lens of their faith. Applications and more information are available at austindiocese.org/ascend.

April 23 is our next virtual career fair… Learn more below.

In 1996, Bishop John McCarthy brought the Austin Catholic community together to act in the Catholic Social Teaching of "Option for the Poor and Vulnerable" by sponsoring an Austin Habitat for Humanity Build. Each year since 1996, community members have joined in what is now known as the "Bishop John McCarthy Memorial Build." This video details how it happened and the current 2024 build. If you'd like to participate, visit the links below. 🔗 Make a donation: https://lnkd.in/gGE2mVsG 🔗 Sign up to volunteer: https://lnkd.in/gsctbBsS

We have two more parishes that have reached their #CatholicServicesAppeal goal! Thank you to all who supported 🙌 🔹 Emmaus Catholic Church - Lakeway 🔹 Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Austin Learn more about the CSA at www.austindiocese.org/csa

Congratulations to two more parishes who have reached their #CatholicServicesAppeal goal! Thank you to all who supported 🙌 🔹 St. Mary Parish in Mexia 🔹 Our Lady of Guadalupe Parish in Taylor Learn more about the CSA at https://lnkd.in/gmZ68rVe.

Our Catholic schools are seeking highly qualified, faith-filled and dynamic professionals. Join us for our upcoming Virtual Career Fairs and meet with school representatives to explore teaching and leadership opportunities in one of the 19 Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Austin. Two opportunities – March 20, 2024 (4:30-5:30 pm) OR April 23, 2024 (4:30-5:30 pm); Pre-registration is required, visit https://lnkd.in/g3NF7WQp to register and learn more about this opportunity.

This article offers some tips for helping kids receive the sacrament of reconciliation, which is essential to our sainthood but can fall into the category of things kids aren’t fond of doing and can be a tough go for lots of reasons. Read the #catholicspirit article at https://lnkd.in/ghYgFkGU

Seven more parishes have reached their #CatholicServicesAppeal goal! Congratulations, and thank you to all who supported. St. Louis Catholic Church - Austin St. Anthony Marie De Claret Catholic Church - Kyle St. Mary of the Visitation Catholic Church - Lockhart Sacred Heart Catholic Church - Rockne St. William Catholic Church - Round Rock St. Louis Catholic Church - Waco University Catholic Center - Austin Learn more about the CSA at https://lnkd.in/gmZ68rVe