Background
Garcia was born in Cameron, Texas as the first child of Daniel and Sarah Garcia.
Garcia was born in Cameron, Texas as the first child of Daniel and Sarah Garcia.
He graduated from C.H. Yoe High School in 1978 and earned an Associate degree from Tyler Junior College in 1982. Garcia completed his Master of Divinity studies at Saint Mary"s in 1988.
He was consecrated an Auxiliary Bishop for the Diocese of Austin on March 3, 2015. Early life and education
Subsequently he entered formation and earned a Bachelor of Arts degree from Saint Mary"s Seminary at the University of Saint Thomas in 1984. In 2007 he earned a Master of Arts in Liturgical Studies from the Saint John"s School of Theology.
Ordination and ministry
Garcia was ordained to the priesthood by Bishop John East. McCarthy on May 28, 1988.
In addition to serving in parishes, Garcia has served on many diocesan boards and committees. These included the Priests’ Personnel Board, the College of Consultors, and the Presbyteral Council.
He has also served as Chair of the Presbyteral Council and as Dean of the Austin North Deanery. On March 3, 2014 Bishop Joe South. Vásquez appointed Garcia as Vicar General and Moderator of the Curia.
Auxiliary Bishop of Austin
On Wednesday, January 21, 2015, Garcia was appointed Auxiliary Bishop of Austin and Titular Bishop of Capsus by Pope Francis.
He received his episcopal consecration on Tuesday, March 3, 2015 from Bishop Vásquez.
He was a member of the Diocesan Vocation Team, the Liturgical Commission, and the Diaconal Advisory Committee, as well as serving as Master of Ceremonies for the Bishop.