Pilgrims of Hope Jubilee 2025 Learn more...

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. Learn more...

 

If you are seeking Victims Assistance, please call 713-654-5799.

 

Clergy Disclosure List

 

Catholic Bishop Abuse Reporting Service


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.


Cardinal's Corner

January 20, 2025

Statement by Daniel Cardinal DiNardo on the Appointment of Bishop Joe S. Vásquez as Archbishop of Galveston-Houston

Upcoming Events Full Calendar

Feb 8

Featured Event

Steps for Students

  • The Black and Indian Mission Collection exists to help communities build the Church and preach the Gospel of Jesus among the African American, Native American, and Alaska Native people of God.

    https://blackandindianmission.org/news/black-and-indian-mission-collection

    Event Details
  • Catholic Relief Services has long maintained a presence in Eastern Europe and is on the ground in Ukraine offering care and support amid the hostilities there. On the weekend of the Fourth Sunday of Lent, March 18th and 19th, all parishes in Galveston-Houston will be taking up the annual second collection for Catholic Relief Services.

    The annual CRS collection as an opportunity for the faithful of Galveston-Houston to support the Church's work of bringing mercy and comfort to people in need in Eastern Europe. Contributions to this second collection will have a tangible effect in the lives of countless people in Ukraine.

    The Catholic Relief Services Collection supports Catholic Church organizations that carry out international relief and solidarity efforts. Programs include relief and resettlement for victims of persecution, war, and natural disasters; development projects to improve living conditions for the poor; legal and support services for poor immigrants; peace and reconciliation work for people suffering from violence; and advocacy on behalf of the powerless.

    https://www.usccb.org/national-collection/catholic-relief-services-collection

    Event Details
  • On Holy Thursday, the Mass of the Lord’s Supper is held in the evening and begins the Paschal Triduum.

    This Mass commemorates the institution of the Eucharist and the priesthood, rooted in Christ’s commands to “love one another” (Jn 15:17) and to “do this in memory of me.” (Lk 22:19) To this end, many priests will perform the optional ritual of the washing of feet, which imitates the example of Christ who humbled himself to wash the feet of his disciples at the Last Supper.

    At the end of this Mass, the Eucharist is carried by the priest in solemn procession through the church until it arrives at a special place of repose where the faithful are encouraged to spend time in adoration before the Blessed Sacrament. Meanwhile, the altar in the church is stripped bare and crosses are veiled or removed from the sanctuary.

    Chancery offices will be closed on Holy Thursday.

    Event Details
  • On Good Friday, the only day of the year on which the Mass is not celebrated, the faithful instead receive Holy Communion from sacred Hosts consecrated the previous night.

    The liturgical celebration focuses on the suffering and Death of the Lord as the Passion narrative from the Gospel of John is proclaimed and the Holy Cross is adored and presented before the people for veneration.

    Chancery offices will be closed on Good Friday.

    Event Details

Around the Archdiocese

ATA logo

ATA Calendar ATA Podcast ATA Videos

Give to the Diocesan Services Fund

The annual Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) appeal supports the 64 pastoral and educational ministries of the Archdiocese that no one parish can accomplish on its own. Through your support of DSF, you fulfill the Gospel command to love your neighbor as yourself. Learn more about DSF


DSF 2024 logo

 

Justice for Immigrants