Holy Uproar Over Eastside Teardown

Neighborhood fights demolition of former Eastside convent

"...The property, considered part of the nearby Holy Cross Catholic Church parish, has been the subject of..."

July 16, 2010 News Feature by Katherine Gregor

Letters at 3AM: A Fallen Catholic in a Fallen Church

I can't hide from my sins and, now, neither can the church

"...So, for the first time since boyhood, I attended church somewhat regularly – Saint Joseph's, a largely Hispanic congregation..."

July 16, 2010 Column by Michael Ventura

A Church and Its People on Austin's Eastside

The living history of David Chapel

"...David Chapel Missionary Baptist Church was born, phoenixlike, out of the darkness of Austin's..."

Dec. 25, 2020 News Feature by Lina Fisher

Keeping the Faith

Women lawmakers endure – and defy – the anti-choice wrath of the Catholic Church

"...with a group of like-minded souls to help found Holy Cross Catholic Church, the city's historically black Catholic parish..."

April 6, 2012 News Feature by Jordan Smith

Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic, Austin Choirs Seek Community Through Virtual Worship

Music remains an integral part of most religions, so what happens when the choir can't meet?

"...St. David's Episcopal Church Rev. Chuck Treadwell bends over in hearty laughter thinking..."

July 10, 2020 Music Feature by Nataleah Small

St. Michael's Passion

Whose truth prevails at Austin's Catholic high school?

"...university run, like it, by the Congregation of the Holy Cross. St. Ed's got out of the college-prep business..."

Dec. 14, 2001 News Feature by Mike Clark-Madison

Doubting Thomas

Newly elected Council Member Danny Thomas is in a position to end the fighting over the Place 6 council seat.

"...hanging behind the altar at Eph'phatha Full Gospel Baptist Church refers to Pastor Thomas as "The Chosen One." Not..."

Sept. 29, 2000 News Feature by Louis Dubose

Eastside Community Organizations

"...the much more organic, if less "organized," Eastside; the church, the school, the workplace, the early-morning breakfast or Sunday..."

July 21, 1995 News Feature

Head of the Class

With Senioritis, the conclusion to his quartet of plays set at a Catholic high school in Houston, solo performer Rob Nash is all set to graduate -- to Off-Broadway, says Robi Polgar.

"...charming, alarming, and entertaining coming-of-age plays that comprise the Holy Cross Quadrilogy has yet to be seen, though an..."

Dec. 24, 1999 Arts Feature by Robi Polgar

Religulous

Bill Maher walks with the angels in this documentary, which he uses as his pulpit to proselytize the gospel of doubt.

"...stumbling points). He goes to the Vatican and the Holy Land, the Mormon Tabernacle and a truckers' church in..."

Oct. 3, 2008 Movie Review by Marjorie Baumgarten

Day Trips

Looking for a nice B&B in Chicago with a terrific porch? Try the Benedictine Bed & Breakfast.

"...steeple and Gothic architecture of the Monastery of the Holy Cross are framed by the second-story porch of the..."

Aug. 11, 2006 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Holiday Productions

Five performing arts groups that revive holiday-themed shows every December share the traditions they've developed within these seasonal traditions

"...do every year, which is invite soloists from area churches to sing a song in the production," says Lisa..."

Dec. 16, 2005 Arts Feature by Barry Pineo

Entertaining Angels

Skylark Lounge pianist Margaret Wright plays divine

"...musician clearly loved and respected by everyone she comes across, this screen around her, perhaps unrealized by Wright herself,..."

Feb. 20, 2015 Music Feature by Kahron Spearman

Holywood Squares?

A local church rents out the Alamo Drafthouse South for a conference on Christians and film

"...Austin's All Saints Presbyterian Church is attempting to address these questions. The church has..."

April 13, 2007 Screens Feature by Toddy Burton

Sacred Shadows – Victoria's Tenebrae Responsories

Ensemble VIII sang this Renaissance music for Holy Week so feelingly, it conjured shadows in a room full of light

"...in the brightly lit sanctuary of Westlake Hills Presbyterian Church last Thursday, but they could certainly be heard. That..."

March 17, 2017 Arts Review by Robert Faires

Day Trips

Hostyn might be the most interesting place in Texas that you have never heard of

"...settlers picked this spot to build their first log church. In 1831, the Rev. Michael Muldoon celebrated Mass in..."

Aug. 29, 2008 Column by Gerald E. McLeod

Lakewayers Never Cease to Amaze

"...box in my neighborhood was the cry. Next the holy roller elements erected the 150-foot-tall “holy” cross cell phone..."

Oct. 24, 2006 Postmarks

In Memoriam: Brother Jeremias Mysliwiec CSC

"...a generous man who gave his life to the church as a member of the Congregation of Holy Cross..."

Sept. 12, 2003 Arts Feature

Naked City

The Austin Area Heritage Council's annual celebration

"...following the march on the H-T campus, sponsored by Holy Cross Catholic Church and the Office of Black Catholics..."

Jan. 16, 2004 News Feature

Margaret Wright, Austin Hall of Fame Pianist, Passes at 78

Entertainer and educator spread love for six decades

"...2015 interview. “[Growing up], I played all kinds of churches. Everywhere. They wanted us to be exposed to different..."

Dec. 7, 2020 Music Post by Kevin Curtin

Goin’ Down Rockin’: The Best of 2012, Vol. 2

This year wasn’t such a wash after all

"...Whitman,” Trampled by Turtles, Stars and Satellites (Banjodad) 8) “Holy Cross,” Old 97’s, Too Far Too Care: 15th Anniversary..."

Jan. 2, 2013 Music Post by Jim Caligiuri

Gay Place

The season has begun. Let the merry begin, fairies.

"...true lives behind the stats. Fri., Nov. 30, 7pm. Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1610 E. 11th, 472-3741. Free. www.thecarecommunities.org...."

Nov. 30, 2012 Column by Kate X Messer

Modern School Lessons: Reading, Writing, and Real Estate

The sale of a historic Central Austin estate puts private schools in jeopardy

"...history as a home for education, having housed two church schools (St. Mary's Academy and Holy Cross High School) and..."

Oct. 23, 2009 News Feature by Richard Whittaker

Fruitcake

One light version, one dark

"...early 18th century, fruitcakes were being banned by the church across continental Europe as being sinfully rich and decadent...."

Nov. 28, 2008 Food Feature by Mick Vann

Public Notice

This week, PN gears up for some serious turkey stuffage, reminds you to "Buy Nothing" on the day after Thanksgiving, tells all about the City's official holiday closings, vindicates 101X morning DJ Jenn Garrison, and wishes you a Happy Thanksgiving!

"...of Remembrance & Hope, Wed, Dec 1, 6pm at Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1610 E. 11th. There will be..."

Nov. 26, 1999 Column by Kate X Messer

Land of 1,000 Dramas

Venues

"...Rob Nash, who has premiered two parts of his "Holy Cross Quadrilogy" here and is bringing the third, Junior..."

March 12, 1999 Arts Feature

Get on the Bus

Austin Latinos March on Washington

"...hand bears the tattoos of his former gang, a holy cross between his thumb and index finger, and the..."

Oct. 25, 1996 News Feature

Member Congregations of Austin Interfaith

"...Congregations Church of Austin..."

July 21, 1995 News Feature

Forever in Chimayo

"...though they are the only ones in this small church...."

June 25, 1999 Column

The Word Made Song

Gospel Music in Austin

"...The parking lots of the churches fill with cars, their radios perhaps tuned to one..."

Dec. 22, 1995 Music Feature

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