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Diocese Celebrates El Buen Samaritano CEO Dr. Rosamaria Murillo’s Lifetime Achievement Award
October 7, 2026
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas joins El Buen Samaritano in congratulating its CEO, Dr. Rosamaria Murillo, on receiving the Greater Austin Hispanic Chamber of Commerce’s 2026 Lifetime Achievement Award. The recognition was presented at Celebrando Austin on October 3, honoring her lasting contributions to the Central Texas community. Throughout her career, Dr. Murillo has worked to strengthen communities, advocate for Latino families, and expand opportunities for future Read More »
You’re Invited to a Film and Conversation: Her (Spike Jonze, 2013)
October 2, 2026
The Houston Psychoanalytic Society and the Rt. Rev. C. Andrew Doyle, IX Bishop of Texas, invite you to a screening of Spike Jonze’s Her, winner of the Academy Award for Best Original Screenplay. Following the film, Todd Essig, PhD, and Bishop Doyle will explore what is gained, and what may be irreplaceably lost, when intimacy no longer requires a body. Read More »
Council Nominations Are Open!
September 25, 2026
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Diocese of Texas Welcomes Archbishop of Canterbury Sarah Mullally for House of Bishops Gathering
September 25, 2026
The Episcopal Diocese of Texas welcomed bishops from across The Episcopal Church for the House of Bishops’ fall gathering. Some began their time together at the diocesan office in Houston with Conflict Tools Training, creating space for learning, conversation, and shared leadership. The gathering then continued at Camp Allen in Navasota. Photo by Frank Logue Read More »
Answering the Call: St. David’s, Austin, Hosts Interfaith Vigil for Humane Prison Conditions
September 24, 2026
St. David’s Episcopal Church in Austin hosted “Answering the Call,” an interfaith event and vigil on Sept. 23 to raise awareness of extreme heat in Texas prisons and advocate for access to air conditioning. Organized alongside Texas Prisons Community Advocates and the 85 to Stay Alive Campaign, the event centered on a shared conviction: every person deserves dignity, compassion and protection from dangerous conditions, including Read More »
Renewing Discipleship: A Conference from Forward Movement
September 15, 2026
Following Jesus is not just about checking off a list of to-dos, but rather about reorienting our life toward the righteousness of God. This ultimately frees us to live the abundant lives Jesus desires for us. Read More »
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Celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month: Stories That Take Us Home
September 15, 2026
Hispanic Heritage Month is a time to celebrate the cultures, traditions, stories, and people that enrich our communities and the life of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas. This year, Bishop Héctor Monterroso invites us to celebrate by remembering the things that connect us to our heritage — sometimes in the simplest and most unexpected ways. For Bishop Monterroso, one of those moments came through something Read More »
Caminando con Cristo Comes to Costa Rica
September 11, 2026
By Estela LópezArea Missioner and Formation Coordinator “Being One Each Other’s Harvest” The one-day “Caminando con Cristo” retreat, focused on spiritual renewal and intentional discipleship, has arrived in Costa Rica with the support of Global Partnership in Mission. This lay-led ministry, supported by clergy, seeks to renew our call to follow Jesus and remind us that discipleship is a journey we walk together. On Saturday, September 5, 45 lay Read More »
clergy conference
August 28, 2026
Our annual gathering for all the active clergy in the diocese to learn and support each other. Read More »
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We Can Do More Together: Celebrating EarthRise and Houston’s Untold Stories That Shaped America’s Journey into Space
August 17, 2026
Our faith calls us to seek truth, honor the dignity of every human being and bring overlooked stories into the light. Through the shared work of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas, St. Thomas the Apostle, Nassau Bay, its parishioners, artists and community partners, EarthRise transforms that calling into action, creating a sacred space of remembrance, reconciliation and belonging for people of every faith, generation and Read More »
Episcopalians Join Houston Faith Leaders in Prayer for Healing, Justice and Migration with Dignity
July 28, 2026
Around 100 people gathered in Houston on Saturday, July 25, for a prayerful march honoring the life of Lorenzo Salgado Araujo and standing in solidarity with his family. Religious leaders from different faith traditions, including Episcopal clergy and lay leaders, walked alongside Salgado Araujo’s son, family members, friends and community advocates. Together, they prayed, remembered his life and asked for healing, justice, transparency and an Read More »
Thank You for Answering the Call to Feed the Hungry
July 9, 2026
“The ‘Call to Feed the Hungry’ is a new interfaith campaign tackling growing food insecurity across Texas. We aim to galvanize people of faith and conscience to partner with lawmakers, ensuring essential food programs—such as SNAP, school meals and more —remain adequately funded. Our goal is to empower a knowledgeable constituency of Texans to advocate effectively for these vital programs in the upcoming legislative session.” Read More »
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