The latest news from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
December 2, 2011
Catholics honor Our Lady of Guadalupe in downtown Houston procession and Mass Sunday, Dec. 4
Marking the anniversary of the Virgin Mary's appearance to the humble Mexican peasant Juan Diego in 1581, thousands of Catholic faithful will come to downtown Houston at noon on Sunday, Dec. 4 for a procession and Mass honoring Our Lady of Guadalupe.June 13, 2011
Black Catholic Heritage Celebrated at Unity Explosion Conference 2011, June 15-19
Join the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston for a vibrant celebration and exploration of our black Catholic heritage at the Unity Explosion Conference 2011. The event will be held Wednesday, June 15 through Sunday, June 19 at the Marriott Westchase Hotel.March 28, 2011
Archdiocesan conference explores “Family & Values in the New Media Age” April 1st and 2nd
The Office of Family Life Ministry of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston invites you to its “Family & Values in the New Media Age” conference April 1st and 2nd at the St. Dominic Center, 2403 Holcombe Blvd.December 13, 2010
New Vincentian Services Center opens its doors to Houston’s needy, but also needs help stocking the shelves
In time for the holidays, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul, serving the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, is throwing the doors of its new services center open to Houston’s poor and needy with a thrift store, massive Ozanam donation center and the John L. Food Depot.November 9, 2010
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Responds to Lawsuit
The Archdiocese was today made aware of a lawsuit brought by a woman who claims to have been sexually abused by a clergyman of the Archdiocese over 40 years ago.October 20, 2010
Newly named Cardinal to speak in Houston
Washington’s Archbishop Donald W. Wuerl, one of the 24 cardinals named to the College of Cardinals this morning by Pope Benedict XVI, will deliver the keynote address for the Center for Faith and Culture at the University of St. Thomas at 7:30 p.m. on Oct. 20.September 19, 2010
A place to pray and worship in Port Bolivar
Catholics on Bolivar Peninsula now have a sturdy house of faith where they can weather the storms of life – literally and figuratively.September 3, 2010
Archdiocese to honor 150 couples marking their 50th wedding anniversaries
About 150 Catholic couples celebrating their golden anniversaries this year will gather at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at 3 p.m. on Sept. 5 to pray together and renew their vows.July 6, 2010
St. Mary's Cathedral Basilica under repair
After 162 years, the Mother Cathedral of Texas is getting a facelift.March 30, 2010
Holy Week Photo Opportunities
Media are permitted to shoot video and photos during the following services on Holy Thursday through Easter Sunday, April 1 – 4.
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