Diocese of Austin

Serving more than 750,000 Catholics in 129 parishes, missions and university centers across 25 counties in Central Texas
Bishop: Most Rev. Daniel E. Garcia

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On Saturday, June 6, Father Tom Reitmeyer celebrated his 11th priestly anniversary. We are grateful for his yes to serve God's Church and His people.

May God continue to bless Father Tom's ministry and his work and service as Vicar General for our diocese.

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✝ Jesus said to the Jewish crowds: "I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world." (John 6:51)

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Congratulations to Fathers Solomon Akpan, Chris Haberberger, Cameron Kologinczak, Brian McNaughton, and Isaiah Minke. May God bless your priestly ministry.

Story: https://t.co/KO4C8pMDpQ

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Dcn. Isaiah Minke will be ordained to the priesthood June 6 at St. William in Round Rock. He grew up in College Station & received the sacraments of initiation at St. Thomas Aquinas Parish. He began to seriously consider the priesthood when he was 17.
Read:https://t.co/DNSdGCOP6s

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Dcn. Brian McNaughton will be ordained to the priesthood June 6 at St. William in Round Rock. A native of Austin, Dcn. Brian grew up at St. Vincent de Paul in Austin & attended Holy Family Catholic School & St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School.

Read: https://t.co/DWDEbUldDn

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Dcn. Cameron will be ordained to the priesthood June 6 at St. William in Round Rock. He was raised at St. John Vianney in Round Rock and attended Holy Family Catholic School and St. Dominic Savio Catholic High School in Austin.
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Join us in praying the Novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus from June 3 -11 as we prepare for the Consecration of the United States of America to the Sacred Heart.

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Dcn. Chris will be ordained to the priesthood June 6 at St. William in Round Rock. He grew up in Jacobstown, NJ, & considers St. Thomas Aquinas, College Station, his home parish because that is where the Lord first nourished & confirmed his vocation.
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[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

Let us #PrayTogether that sports may be an instrument of peace, encounter, and dialogue among cultures and nations, in order to promote the values of respect, solidarity, and personal growth. #PrayerIntention @clicktopray_en https://t.co/S3TtsnBEer

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Dcn. Solomon Akpan will be ordained to the priesthood June 6 at St. William in Round Rock. He grew up in Nigeria and was introduced to the diocese when he attended Baylor in Waco. His home parish is St. Peter Catholic Student Center.

Read the story: https://t.co/VoJqSTEjVV

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✝ God so loved the world that he gave his only Son, so that everyone who believes in him might not perish but might have eternal life. (John 3:16)

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With praise and thanksgiving, Bishop Daniel E. Garcia and the Diocese of Austin joyfully announce the ordination of

Dcn. Solomon Akpan
Dcn. Isaiah Minke
Dcn. Brian McNaughton
Dcn. Christopher Haberberger
Dcn. Cameron Kologinczak

To the Sacred Order of Presbyter on June 6.

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

In the era of #ArtificialIntelligence, when human dignity is threatened by new forms of dehumanization, ours is the pressing duty to remain profoundly human. We must lovingly safeguard the grandeur of humanity bestowed upon us and revealed in its fullness in Christ, the splendor of which no machine can ever replace. #MagnificaHumanitas
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✝ Jesus said to them again, "Peace be with you. As the Father has sent me, so I send you." And when he had said this, he breathed on them and said to them, "Receive the Holy Spirit. Whose sins you forgive are forgiven them, and whose sins you retain are retained." (Jn 20:21-23)

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"[God] made us to have an intellect and reason. Because of this, we have the ability to discern the good in all its complexity and to choose one road out of many. We can often choose any number of options, and this is good." - Fr. Mike Schmitz, https://t.co/oJyAeLpb85

[Pope Leo XIV @Pontifex]

From today until next Sunday, Laudato Si’ Week is taking place, dedicated to the care of creation and inspired by Pope Francis’ Encyclical. In this jubilee year of Saint Francis of Assisi, we recall his message of peace with God, with our brothers and sisters, and with all creatures. Sadly, in recent years, due to wars, progress in this direction has been greatly impeded. Therefore, I encourage the members of the Laudato Si’ Movement and all who promote an integral ecology to renew their commitment. Indeed, caring for peace is caring for life!

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✝ "Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Spirit, teaching them to observe all that I have commanded you. And behold, I am with you always, until the end of the age." (Matthew 28:19-20)

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"—especially when the rights of historically marginalized communities are placed at risk. Solidarity is not passive; it calls us to attentiveness, accompaniment and moral resolve."

Read the full article: https://t.co/uucVGATTGg

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"Many Black Americans and other communities of color are deeply concerned about what this moment may mean for the protection of their voices... These concerns are serious, and they deserve to be heard with respect, moral clarity and pastoral solidarity." - Bishop Daniel E. Garcia

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Bishop Daniel E. Garcia offers solidarity and hope to those with concerns following a recent Supreme Court case involving the Voting Rights Act.
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"Our commitment to justice must therefore be steady and courageous. As Bishop [Joseph] Perry has written, Catholic solidarity requires us to uphold the sacred dignity of every person and to speak boldly whenever justice is at stake..."