Bishop Joe S. Vásquez Appointed Archbishop of Galveston-Houston

"The priests, deacons, religious women and men, diocesan staff, and lay faithful of the Diocese of Austin congratulate Bishop Vásquez on this profound expression of confidence by the Holy Father. While we will dearly miss his steady leadership, strengthened by his faithful life of prayer and service to God's people, we rejoice with the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston that they will have a shepherd after the heart of Jesus, the Good Shepherd. We hold Bishop Vásquez in our daily prayers as he prepares for this new mission in his episcopal ministry." - Very Reverend James A. Misko, vicar general of the Diocese of Austin 

Bishop Vásquez will remain in Austin for the next two months before his installation in Houston on March 25.