March 29, 2013

More than 8,000 Catholic Educators Meet in Houston April 2 Through 4

More than 8,000 Catholic Educators to Meet in Houston April 2 Through 4: National Catholic Educational Association’s (NCEA) annual gathering brings together administrators, teachers, pastors, catechists, vendors and many others interested in Catholic education. This is NCEA's first meeting in Texas in the association’s 109 years.

March 25, 2013

Houston-Galveston area Catholic Parishes have a variety of services for Holy Week and Easter

Churches in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston host a variety of services and Masses for Holy Week and Easter:  Many include traditions from other cultures.

February 4, 2013

A record-breaking 10,000 runners started their Saturday supporting the Catholic schools of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

On Saturday, February 2, a blessing from Daniel Cardinal DiNardo and the beautiful peeling bells of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart sent almost 10,000 runners and participants of all ages as they took part in the eighth annual Steps for Students 5K Run/Walk and the David K. Guite Memorial 1K Family Fun Run. The event benefits the network of 59 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

January 30, 2013

10,000 runners start the day with Cardinal DiNardo and the ringing bells of the Co-Cathedral.

A blessing from Daniel Cardinal DiNardo and the beautiful peeling bells of the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart will send off thousands of runners and participants of all ages as they take part in the eighth annual Steps for Students 5K Run/Walk and the David K. Guite Memorial 1K Family Fun Run. The event benefits the network of 59 Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

December 20, 2012

Their religious vocations led them to unique ministries serving the local community

Sisters and priests are often associated with working in churches or in the field of education. But others fulfill their calling to serve God by ministering as professionals in the fields of medicine, law and non-profits. Meet three women with two big things in common, none of which they planned: They became Catholic sisters and all found themselves serving those less fortunate in very powerful ways.

November 29, 2012

First Catholic Church established to serve Houston’s African-American Community Celebrates its 125th Anniversary

Since 1887, St. Nicholas Catholic Church in Houston’s Third Ward has been a place of acceptance and sanctity for thousands of people. On Sunday, December 2, 2012, the parish will celebrate its 125th anniversary with a Mass and reception.

September 28, 2012

All are welcome to Mass honoring those who protect and serve

Mass at Co-Cathedral honors the men and women who protect us.

September 14, 2012

Celebrating lifelong marriage: Archdiocese to honor more than 900 couples

Daniel Cardinal DiNardo to celebrate annual 25th and 50th Wedding Anniversary Mass. Event marks 50th year Archdiocese has held Mass for couples celebrating golden, silver anniversaries.

August 18, 2012

Downtown Catholic Church Celebrates its 100th Anniversary

Since 1912, Our Lady of Guadalupe Catholic Church has been a beacon of hope, faith and love for thousands of people. On Saturday, August 18, 2012, the parish will celebrate its 100th anniversary with a Mass and reception.

August 9, 2012

1,400 Educators Celebrated the Start of a New School Year with Bishop Sheltz

On August 9, 2012, more than 1,400 teachers and school administrators from Catholic schools within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston celebrated the beginning of the new school year at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart with a Mass and award presentation led by Bishop George Sheltz, Auxiliary Bishop for the Archdiocese.