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.
If you are seeking Victims Assistance, please call 713-654-5799.
Latest News All News
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January 17, 2019
Statements RE: Shooting at Christ the Redeemer Catholic Church
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January 14, 2019
MLK Mass of Remembrance - Jan. 20
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January 3, 2019
U.S. Bishops Receive Letter from Pope Francis As They Gather for Spiritual Retreat; Cardinal Daniel DiNardo Offers Message to Holy Father on Behalf of U.S. Bishops
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
December 25, 2018
A Shepherd's Message - Dec. 25, 2018
Each year in Advent we sing the hymn, ”O Come, O Come, Emmanuel.” In truth Emmanuel is a name, a divine name. It means “God (is) with us.” The phrase reveals the name of the person who is given this title.
Immigrants at the Border: How to Help
Many people of goodwill are trying to assist people who are approaching our border with Mexico, families who are fleeing violence and seeking a better life for their children. Learn how you can help make a difference.
Online Event Registration
You can register for many Archdiocesan programs, classes, events, and more via our online registration powered by CVENT.
View the Archdiocesan CVENT Calendar
Upcoming Events Full Calendar
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Jan 24
6th Annual Houston Ecumenical Prayer Service
ChristChurch Presbyterian
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All are invited to join us for the 6th Annual Ecumenical Prayer Service as part of the Week of Prayer for Christian Unity 2019. The event will take place on Thursday, January 24 beginning at 7 p.m. at ChristChurch Presbyterian in Bellaire. -
Jan 26
Texas Rally for Life
Austin, TX
The Office of Pro-Life Activities will offer transportation to Austin, Texas for the Texas Rally for Life march on January 26. January 2019 marks 46 years since Roe v. Wade. Join thousands of Texans to march in support for each human life. For more information call the Office of Pro-Life activities at 713-741-8728 or 713-440-3443 for Spanish.
To register visit: https://archgh.cvent.com/TexasRallyforLife2019.
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Jan 26
Houston World Youth Day Celebration
St. Jerome Catholic Church
Come and be a pilgrim, joining in the spirituality of communion with millions of young people from across the world. We invite you to join us in our local World Youth Day celebration concurrent with the gathering in Panama on January 26-27th. We are one of five cities in the US that will be hosting a regional celebration.
Our celebration will include:-
Saints’ relics including St. Oscar Romero, St. Theresa of Calcutta, St. Francis Cabrini, St. Vincent de Paul, St. John Vianney, St. Elizabeth Anne Seton and more.
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20 workshops presented in English or Spanish
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Multicultural music performances including Polish, Matachines, Folkloric dances and more.
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Overnight adoration of the Blessed Sacrament (for those who want to experience what means to be a pilgrim in WYD)
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WYD address of Pope Francis to young people
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Eucharist and Sacrament of Reconciliation
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Fellowship, food and more surprises
For more info, visit www.archgh.org/YACM
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Feb 4
Café Catholica - North
St. Ignatius of Loyola Catholic Church
Café Catholica is expanding with a new series hosted in four parishes on the North side of Houston. Café Catholica-North, “Be Bold, Be Authentic, Belong” is a dinner-lecture series open to young adults (ages 18-39) featuring dynamic speakers, prayer, dinner, and socializing. Each night will include confession at 5:15 pm, Mass at 6:00 pm, Dinner at 6:45 pm, and Talk at 7:30 pm. Come for all or part of the evening! No charge to attend but donations are accepted.
Visit www.archgh.org/cafecatholica for more info!
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Feb 16
Steps for Students 5K Run/Walk
Downtown Chancery
To register for the race and for more information, please visit steps4students.org.
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