The latest news from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
August 25, 2017
Chancery Offices Closing Due to Approaching Storm
June 4, 2017
President of U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and Catholics Across the U.S. Join in Praying for Victims of the Latest Terror Attack in London
“Our solidarity in Christian hope and commitment to peace is a bond that cannot be broken.”May 31, 2017
Cardinal DiNardo to ordain four men to priesthood for Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, June 3
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston welcomes four new priests with upcoming OrdinationMay 26, 2017
USCCB President Offers Prayers for Victims in Latest Attack on Coptic Christians
Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), has issued the following statement in the wake of the latest attack on Christians in the Middle East. In what officials are calling a terrorist attack, masked gunmen opened fire on a bus that killed 28 people including men, women and children. State TV is reporting the Coptic Christians were attacked while on their way to Mass at the St. Samuel Monastery in Minya province, located about 140 miles south of Cairo. Many children are reported among the dead. The attack also wounded up to 22 others.
Media Relations
1700 San Jacinto St.
Houston, Texas 77002
Fax: 713-659-3444
Jo Ann Zuñiga
Media Relations Manager
jzuniga@archgh.org
713-652-8213
Jonah Dycus
Secretariat Director of Communications
jdycus@archgh.org
713-652-8270