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Our Mission
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Welcome to Saint Mary Cathedral, the mother church of the Catholic Diocese of Austin. For over 170 years, our church has welcomed Catholics from Austin, Texas, and the world. Now, situated in the center of one of America's fastest growing cities, a metropolis rapidly becoming the technology hub of America, our door remains open to all who wish to join us in celebrating our Faith, the Church, and our Lord.
Jesus Christ, before His Ascension into Heaven, calls on all the faithful to go out and make disciples of all the nations. Inspired by this Great Commission, we at Saint Mary Cathedral are called to form disciples, guided by the Holy Spirit. Our Mission is to bring all people closer to Our Heavenly Father through:
- A vibrant parish life centered on the Sacraments and prayer,
Deep immersion with Scripture and Catholic teaching,
and an active faith lived in communion with others.
Through Our Mission, we aim to ignite hearts with God's love, illuminate minds with divine wisdom, and radiate the joy of the Gospel throughout the city of Austin and beyond.
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His Excellency Joe S. VÁsquez, Bishop of Austin
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+ A SPECIAL NOTE +
On January 20th, 2025, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, named Bishop Joe Vásquez to lead the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston as their new Archbishop. While he will be missed we are immensely grateful for the 15 years of faithful service and commitment he has shown both the Cathedral and our diocese. He has been both resolute and compassionate in his shepherding of our diocese which we are eternally grateful for. As hePlease pray with us in thanksgiving for Bishop Joe's deep love and shepherding of our diocese; for Bishop Joe as he prepares for his installment to the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on March 25th, 2025; and for God's grace and favor as he moves forward in service to our Church and our Lord.
- Saint Mary Cathedral Staff
A Pastoral Message from Fr. James Misko, Vicar General
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Cathedral Clergy
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Fr. Daniel Liu
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Fr. Doug Jeffers
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Dcn. Hector Ortiz
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Fr. Joe Polisetty
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The Cathedral
What began as only a parish church eventually became the parish seat for the bishop of Austin almost a century later. As one of the most beautiful and impressive churches in the Diocese of Austin, the Cathedral is a place of rich history, community, and growth that has walked side by side with the ever-blooming city of Austin.
We are proud of our heritage and take great joy in the parish we call our home. Please follow the link below to learn more about both the history and the architecture of Saint Mary Cathedral!
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