Child & Youth Protection
The Office of Child and Youth Protection works to ensure the safety of children and young people who have been entrusted to our care in our parishes, schools, religious education classes, and other programs.
Latest News All News
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April 18, 2018
Condolences from Cardinal DiNardo and Pope Francis on the Passing of Barbara Bush
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April 9, 2018
President of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Welcomes Pope Francis’s Apostolic Exhortation on Holiness in the Contemporary World; Rejoice and Be Glad
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April 4, 2018
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops Administrative Committee Statement on the Life and Work of Rev. Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.
ABOUT THE ARCHDIOCESE
We are a multicultural Church with 1.7 million members from every continent of the world that prays and celebrates in over 14 languages in 146 parishes. We participate in activities of social justice, support the good works of persons in other countries — and we do all this in the name of our Lord, Jesus Christ.
Justice for Immigrants
Cardinal's Corner
April 1, 2018
Jesus Lives!
This Easter morning, let us acknowledge the gift of life Christ has given us. Let us look into the empty tomb and proclaim with joy, proclaim with all our hearts and with our lives — that Jesus lives!
Online Event Registration
You can register for many Archdiocesan programs, classes, events, and more via our online registration powered by CVENT.
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Upcoming Events Full Calendar
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Apr 27
Catholic Family Day at Minute Maid Park
Minute Maid Park
Catholic Family Day at Minute Maid Park
Friday, April 27th – 7:10 PM
Astros vs. AthleticsTo purchase your ticket - https://groupmatics.events/s/other/Catholicfamily6
*For groups of 20 or more, contact Hannah Walker at 713‐259‐8857 or email hwalker@astros.com
Questions? Call Hannah Walker at 713‐259‐8857 or email hwalker@astros.com
A portion of the proceeds benefits: Catholic Schools of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
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May 5
Together In Holiness Conference
Multiple Locations
Together in Holiness is a marriage conference series for dioceses inspiring spouses to grow together in holiness and empowering parents to form their children in the Catholic faith. It’s a great event for any married or engaged couple but especially designed with younger couples in mind. Together in Holiness is offered by the St. John Paul II Foundation and Archdiocesan Office of Family Life Ministry.
- Powerful presentations from national and local speakers
- Quiet time together, Mass, Reconciliation, Eucharistic Adoration
- Practical ideas and insights for spouses and parents
The event will take place in two locations:
St. Laurence - Ave Maria Parish Life Center
3103 Sweetwater Blvd
Sugar Land, TX 77479St. Anthony of Padua
7801 Bay Branch Dr
The Woodlands, TX 77382To register and for more information, visit togetherinholiness.org.
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May 10
Discover the Road Less Traveled
St. Mary's Seminary
A monthly discernment gathering at St. Mary’s Seminary for single young adult men ages 18 and older. Meets second Thursday of the month from September to May. Join priests and seminarians for fellowship, prayer, music, dinner and talks about the discernment for priesthood and religious life. 9845 Memorial Dr, Houston, TX 77024. Registration, video and information: www.houstonvocations.com/discover Reunión mensual de discernimiento vocacional para varones solteros de 18 años en adelante que prefieren la sesión en inglés.
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May 12
Transitional Diaconate Ordinations
Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
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May 13
Special Collection - Catholic Communications Collection
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
"…When we are faithful to God's plan, communication becomes an effective expression of our responsible search for truth and our pursuit of goodness."
— Pope Francis, Message for World Communications Day 2018There will be a second collection for the Catholic Communication Campaign. This campaign connects people with Christ, here and around the world in developing countries, through the internet, television, radio, and print media. And fifty percent of funds collected remain in our diocese to fund local communications efforts. Your support helps spread the gospel message! To learn more, visit www.usccb.org/ccc.
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