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Secretariat of Life, Charity, and Justice
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The Diocese of Austin strives earnestly to exercise life, charity and justice through varied ministries to support the people of God throughout central Texas. These ministries include but are not limited to, Catholic Charities of Central Texas, Pro-Life Activities, Family Life, Social Concerns and Economic Justice, Mission and Evangelization, Aging and Disabilities, Global Solidarity, Immigration and Restorative Justice. Support of the ministries mentioned above is what it means to be authentically pro-life: being concerned about the dignity of every human person from conception to natural death."The Church cannot neglect the service of charity any more than she can neglect the Sacraments and the Word” - (Deus Caritas Est, 22)
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Upcoming Event(s)
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Monday, September 29, 11:00 AM - 12:00 PM
In an expression of our gratitude for their contribution to our safety and welfare, the Diocese of Austin will celebrate the Blue Mass on Monday, Sept. 29 at 11 a.m. honoring all active, retired, and deceased Central Texas first responders.Read More -
Saturday, December 6, 7:30 AM - 1:00 PMSave the Date: Diocesan celebration in honor of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Saturday December 6, 2025.Read More
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- Cultural Ministries
- Hispanic Ministry
- Life, Marriage and Family
- Missions and Discipleship
- Restorative Justice
- Social Concerns
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The Office of Cultural Ministries aims to support all areas of ministry that work to promote cultural diversity in the Catholic Church. The goal is to create unity, peace, and authenticity in our parish communities. The office includes the Asian and Pacific Islanders Ministry and the Office of Black Ministry.
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The Office of Hispanic Ministry assists the Bishop and/or his designate in visioning integration and administration of the ministerial needs of the Hispanic Community.
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The Office of Life, Marriage and Family provides services that affirm the sacredness of life, the sanctity of marriage, the sacramentality of the family, and a Christian lifestyle, through all phases of human growth and development. The office contains all pro-life activities, marriage formation and family life.
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The Office of Missions and Discipleship works to cultivate a greater understanding of our mission identity that comes from our baptism. Together we seek to establish dialogue and be of assistance to our diocesan departments, parishes, clergy, the laity and schools to promote mission awareness, stimulate mission education endeavors, cultivate mission spirituality, and nurture missionary activity.
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The Restorative Justice ministry promotes Christ’s love and forgiveness through assistance, education and social interaction to the incarcerated and their families and to help those returning from prison successfully reintegrate back into society by becoming productive citizens.
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The Office of Social Concerns connects the diocese and its parishes with the national and state bishops' conferences and with other national, state and local groups working on these issues:
- Advocacy
- Aging and Disabilities
- Catholic Campaign for Human Development
- Catholic Relief Services
- Catholic Social Teaching
- Life and Dignity of the Human Person
- Call to Family, Community, and Participation
- Rights and Responsibilities
- Option for the Poor and Vulnerable
- The Dignity of Work and the Rights of Workers
- Solidarity
- Care for God's Creation
- Faithful Citizenship
- Immigration
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Meet The Team
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luisa-depooaustindiocese.orgSecretariat Dir. Life, Charity and Justice | Director of Life, Marriage and Family -
Dora Tobar Mensbrugghedtobaraustindiocese.orgDirector of Hispanic Ministry -
tim-haydenaustindiocese.orgAssociate Director for Restorative Justice -
Sr. Lucero Espitia, DJsr-lucero-espitiaaustindiocese.orgAssociate Director of Hispanic Ministry -
yamilet-munozaustindiocese.orgAssociate Director of Social Justice & Multicultural Engagement -
Alejandra Parnellalejandra-parnellaustindiocese.orgAdministrative Assistant -
yolanda-sanchezaustindiocese.orgMissions and Discipleship Associate
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