by MarketSmart | Jun 2, 2026
I was a devoted Protestant for 23 years and after a spiritual crisis in my family I asked my friend, who attended St. Thomas More, if I could pray in the church. A week later we walked into the church together and I encountered my Savior in a powerful new way. I sat...
by MarketSmart | May 15, 2026
My story is a little different than most. Through my work, I have the privilege of witnessing firsthand the good works of our parishioners, parish staff, deacons, seminarians, priests, laypeople, and coworkers. Each day, I see the direct impact the people of God have...
by MarketSmart | May 14, 2026
For my husband and me, being part of the Diocese of Austin is a powerful reminder that our faith is meant to be lived out on a much larger scale. It connects us to a vibrant, diverse community of believers all working toward a shared mission. Working with a diocese...
by MarketSmart | May 12, 2026
We first became involved at Santa Cruz parish in June 2001 when we moved from Baton Rouge LA. My husband Tom(deceased) Aug. 2023 and I became involved to help build the parish buildings for all that was present was the church. We were always very active in LA at St....
by MarketSmart | May 9, 2026
In a way, being part of the Diocese of Austin is a spiritual and natural “homecoming” for me. I was born in 1956 in Austin and have always been proud of that fact…….even though I had nothing to do with it! I was baptized in the Methodist Church...