The latest news from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

 


July 13, 2024

U.S. Bishops’ president condemns political violence, calls for prayers for peace

Following the news of the shooting at a political rally involving former President Donald Trump today, Archbishop Timothy P. Broglio of the Archdiocese for the Military Services, USA, and president of the U.S. Conference of Bishops (USCCB) released a statement.

July 10, 2024

Catholic social agencies offering hurricane relief

Following the recent storms, Catholic social agencies of the Archdiocese are offering support and disaster relief for area residents.

June 28, 2024

Peter’s Pence Collection: Be a sign of mercy

The Peter’s Pence collection, set for the weekend of June 29 - 30, 2024,  is a gesture of solidarity through which every member of the faithful can participate in the activity of the Pope as Pastor of the universal Church.

June 22, 2024

Religious Freedom Week observed June 22-29

It begins with the feast day of Ss. Thomas More and John Fisher, includes the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, and ends with the feast of Ss. Peter and Paul. The theme this year is “Called to the Fullness of Dignity.”

June 4, 2024

Approach to U.S.-Mexico border reflects a crisis of conscience, says Bishop Seitz of El Paso

“We are deeply disturbed by this disregard for fundamental humanitarian protections and U.S. asylum law,” said Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso today after President Biden issued a proclamation restricting access to asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.

May 30, 2024

National Eucharistic Pilgrimage arrives in Galveston-Houston May 30

Coming to Houston May 31 – June 2, 2024

May 30, 2024

Three new Archdiocesan priests to be ordained June 1

Three young men — one raised by a single mother of four, another by his Vietnamese refugee parents, and a former college baseball player — are excitedly giving their lives to God and His people when ordained to the priesthood on June 1.

 

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