St. Vincent’s House partnered up with UTMB Health to distribute COVID-19 vaccines, glucose and blood tests, physician consultations and other health services at the Vietnamese fishing dock. The outreach event took place Monday, July 12, 2021.

Dear Clergy of the Diocese, Once upon a time, in accordance with the Clergy Manual, members of the clergy of the Diocese of Texas chose from a list of approved Continuing Education Units (CEUs) in order to satisfy the annual CEU requirement. In the past, if members of the clergy wished to claim...

Bishop Ryan is pleased to announce the calls of the Rev. Francene Young as Dean of Administration and the Rev. Dr. Andrew Benko as Dean of Formation to the Iona School for Ministry starting June 1, 2021. Each brings a unique set of experiences, talents, and gifts that will be a blessing to the...

On Saturday, June 26, Suffragan Bishop Kathryn M. Ryan ordained eight deacons: Larry Adams-Thompson; Christine Elridge Brunson; Ryan Ashlea Hawthorne; Joel C. McAlister; Jason Phillip Myers; Beth Anne Nelson; Lynn A. K. Osgood; Jack Mann Karn. The ordination took place at Christ Church Cathedral.

The Rt. Rev. Kathryn Ryan, bishop suffragan of the west region of the Diocese of Texas, with the assistance of the Rev. Rich Nelson and the Rev. Jim Reiter, commissioned five people as spiritual directors on June 2021.

Inspiring lay leaders to follow a formation track has been the aim for the Commission on Hispanic Ministry for the last few years. As the Diocese of Texas continues to grow, the need for more Spanish-speaking clergy is also in demand.

The Iona School for Ministry held their 2021 graduation Saturday, June 13, 2021 at Camp Allen. The graduates were: Jack Karn, Diocese of Vermont; Lynn Osgood, Diocese of Texas; Paul White, Diocese of Western Louisiana. While Karn graduated from the deacon track, both Osgood and White graduated...

After a one-year hiatus due to the pandemic, the 29th Annual Diocesan Music Camp took place May 31-Jun 5th, bringing young musicians in rising grades 6-12th together.