September 8, 2021

Texas Heartbeat Law

The recently-enacted Texas Heartbeat Law (SB 8) which prohibits abortion after a child’s heartbeat is detected, marks an important step toward recognizing the innate human dignity of our unborn brothers and sisters.

September 1, 2021

Implementation of Traditionis Custodes within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

The Holy Father now leaves it to the diocesan bishop to moderate the celebration of Holy Mass according to the Roman Missal of 1962. With this letter I formally convey the manner by which I am implementing the directives of Traditionis Custodes within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

July 21, 2021

World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly

This Sunday, July 25th, 2021, the Church observes the first-ever World Day of Prayer for Grandparents and the Elderly.

July 15, 2021

Cardinal DiNardo on the Hyde Amendment

The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops has created a petition for Catholics, asking Congress to maintain the Hyde Amendment and similar provisions for the current budget. This petition can be found at NoTaxpayerAbortion.com. The USCCB will present all signatures to Congress in advance of a final vote on the federal budget. I urge all Catholics to join me in reaching out to the U.S. Congress today.

July 6, 2021

Prayers for Pope Francis and for Seafarers

Cardinal DiNardo is asking for prayers for Pope Francis and for the annual Day of Prayer for Seafarers.