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4/8/2012
Cardinal DiNardo talks about his meeting with the pope
The Houston Chronicle interviews Cardinal DanielDiNardoabout his meeting with the pope, his effort to resist the Obama administration's contraception coverage mandate and reveals what he gave up for Lent in this question and answer feature.

4/6/2012
Astros' season opener a holy day for area Christians, Jews
The Astros' opening day is among the holiest on the calendar for faithful baseball fans, full of hot dogs and hope for a new season, but this year, it falls on two actual holy days - the observance of Christ's crucifixion on Good Friday and the first night of the eight-day Jewish festival of Passover, writes the Houston Chroncicle's religion writer, Kate Shellnutt. Shellnutt examines how baseball, the great American pastime, connects fans to their own experience of faith.


3/30/2012
Catholics open up during sacrament
Catholics still begin confession in the traditional way - "Forgive me, Father, for I have sinned" or "Bless me Father, it's been … months since my last confession." But from there, today's penitents tend to address their sins more conversationally or even pull out their iPhones to list their mistakes, the Houston Chronicle's Kate Shellnutt writes. Read more about why the line forthe Sacrament of Reconciliationgrow longer as Easter approaches.

Timeline of the U.S. Bishops' response to the HHS mandate
Look at a brief timeline chronicling Daniel Cardinal DiNardo and the U.S. bishops' documented responses to the ... Read More

What are the origins of Pentecost?
The meaning of Pentecost and Whitsunday is explored in this edition of "Word of the Week." Read More

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Send us feedback on how you see the Archdiocese and interact with the local Church in your daily life. We'd love ... Read More

FROM THE TEXAS CATHOLIC HERALD
End of school year good time for reflection
5/22/2012
After working 32 years in public school education, Diane Zuccarini considers her current role as St. Francis of Assisi School principal to be a blessing, where every day starts with student-led prayers and praise dancing, and Gospel messages are implemented throughout the curriculum.
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Calling all young adults for Café Catholica 2012
5/22/2012
Catholic young adults interact with one another, and share the Eucharist at annual summer series of talks. Read More
 
The Archdiocese Celebrates The Paschal Mystery
5/8/2012
The Easter Triduum is the most important part of the Church year. From Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday, Catholics around the world commemorate the suffering, death and resurrection of Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.
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