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Religious InstitutionsTexas, United States51-200 Employees
The Diocese of Austin is a Roman Catholic ecclesial community headquartered in Austin, Texas. Founded in 1947 as the seventh diocese in Texas by Pope Pius XII, it serves more than 700,000 Catholics across 25 Central Texas counties through 127 parishes and 23 schools. It operates as an equal opportunity employer with employment opportunities posted on its website, and staff are expected to uphold the teachings and traditions of the Roman Catholic Church. The diocese is led by Bishop Joe S. Vásquez, the fifth bishop, who was installed in 2010. Within the religious institutions sector, it provides pastoral leadership, education, and ministry coordination across its parishes and schools to support its Catholic communities and related programs, including marriage and family life ministry. In January 2026, Very Rev. Thomas J. Reitmeyer was named Vicar General, effective January 12, 2026.