November 6, 2024

U.S. Bishops’ president calls for prayers and unity following presidential election

Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has issued a statement following the results of yesterday’s presidential election.

October 24, 2024

Pope Francis’ new encyclical invites the faithful to open their hearts to the love of Christ

"In his latest encyclical Dilexit Nos, the Holy Father teaches us that devotion to the heart of Jesus can open our own hearts to renewed ways we can love and be loved. We need this timely counsel," said Archbishop Broglio.

October 21, 2024

All Souls Day Masses set for Nov. 2

The public is welcome to join the celebration of loved ones at the Archdiocesan All Souls Day Masses, held at the Catholic Cemeteries of the Archdiocese on Saturday, Nov. 2.

October 18, 2024

Oct. 20 World Mission Sunday reveals faith's global impact

Celebrated this year on Oct. 20 under the theme “All are invited to the banquet,” World Mission Sunday is a day when Catholics unite across the globe to support the Church’s mission in some of the world’s most remote and impoverished regions.

October 18, 2024

Texas bishops express gratitude halting of Robert Roberson's execution, call for reform of justice system

Texas bishops express gratitude for the Travis County 200th District Court and Texas Supreme Court action to halt execution of Robert Roberson, call for reform of justice system

October 10, 2024

Support hurricane disaster relief efforts

In the storms' wake, Catholic Charities agencies are springing into action to provide immediate disaster relief with necessities such as water, food and shelter.

October 8, 2024

Novena for Mental Health begins Oct. 10

October 3, 2024

U.S. Bishops’ president calls on fervent prayer to open pathway to peace

At a time of warfare in the Holy Land and in the face of a dramatic rise in antisemitic and anti-Muslim incidents here in the United States, Archbishop Broglio called on the bishops to seek ways to express solidarity with our Jewish and Muslim brothers and sisters, and commit to combatting all forms of hatred.

September 23, 2024

World Day of Migrants and Refugees emphasizes the importance of walking with our brothers and sisters in need

Leading up to September 29, the Catholic Church in the United States will celebrate National Migration Week (September 23-29), calling attention to the challenges confronting migrants and refugees, from their country of origin to their destination, and how Church teaching calls on Catholics to respond with compassionate acts of love.

September 23, 2024

Three area Catholic schools named 2024 National Blue Ribbon winners

Located in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Christ the Redeemer Catholic School in Houston, St. Helen Catholic School in Pearland and St. John Paul II Catholic School in Houston were named National Blue Ribbon Schools in the category of exemplary high performing schools.