Office of Missions and Discipleship

The Mission Council of the Diocese of Austin supports and promotes the missionary efforts of the diocese. The Advisory Council collaborates with and participates in the activities of the Texas Mission Council. The Advisory Council provides a forum for its members in the sharing of experiences and ideas in mission activity. The Diocesan Mission Advisory Council is made up of community members and pastoral staff.

The Mission Advisory Council supports the Austin Diocese by:

• Accepting and reviewing applications for Ashes to Easter and the Missionary Cooperative Plan
• Holding quarterly meetings to assess the growth and activity of Missions in the Diocese of Austin
• Developing guidelines for mission groups that include a formation process, an immersion experience and a re-entry process
• Ensuring that missioners are in union with our local bishop, the diocesan bishop, and the local church, in which they have been sent to serve.
• Praying and promoting prayer for the missions, missionaries and missionary vocations to help strengthen mission awareness throughout our Diocese

Contact Yolanda Sanchez to learn more.