Diocese of Austin — Attraction in Austin

I love my Catholic Faith, but this Diocese is horrific. I have never experienced any Catholic Tribunal that is so destructive to the hopes and dreams of individuals that just want to experience the Eucharist. The Tribunal staff is simply incompetent. Many say the Vicar is a brilliant young man, but how can one person cause so much negativity in people’s lives? The staff are the rudest individuals to work with! The secretaries frequently utilize the copy and paste method when sending correspondence , and individual private details are haphazardly addressed or misdirected to other individuals. This entire staff should be fired for the recent actions involving these mishaps. A simple “ I’m sorry for the mistake, and please delete your copy” is not sufficient when the psychological damage is already done. And granted, this happens all the time. I pray for all the individuals that are emotionally destroyed by these people. God defines mercy, not a group of individuals that are disconnected with reality. It takes a panel of seasoned and qualified Priests to understand the Pastoral care requirements of these decisions, and that is what is lacking in Bishop Vasquez’s selection in the current Tribunal. May God have mercy on...

My grandfolks have been buried at the Mt. Calvary Cemetery since 2018. They still don't have the matching headstone like my great grandparents. The plot has not been properly maintained. Just like every where else in the cemetery. This is not only disrespectful to the memories of my family. But for other families that have loved ones laid to rest as well. Get your act together and...

My wife and I attend a marriage prep instructor training course. Dr. Phi Le was very passionate and knowledgeable and kept the class engaged. We are very excited to take back to our parish what we learned today in order to help newly...