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Bishop Daniel E. Garcia.

Pope Leo XIV appoints Texan bishop to shepherd the Diocese of Austin

Jul 2, 2025

By Kristina Millare

After leading the Diocese of Monterey since 2018, Bishop Daniel Garcia, 64, has returned to his home state of Texas... Read more

Fr. Daniel Garcia, who was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Austin Jan. 21, 2015.

Monterey bishop prohibits religious exemption from Covid vaccine mandates

Aug 16, 2021

By Jonah McKeown

Bishop Daniel Garcia of Monterey on Friday directed clergy not to provide letters of religious exemption for Catholics wishing not... Read more

Bishop Daniel Garcia preaching during a Day of Reflection in July, 2018.

Pope names Texas auxiliary to lead Diocese of Monterey

Nov 27, 2018

Pope Francis has chosen Bishop Daniel Elias Gracia as the new Bishop of Monterey, California. The diocese of Monterey has... Read more

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St. Peter’s Chapel and Native American Museum at Saint Kateri Tekakwitha National Shrine and Historic Site in Fonda, New York.

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