The Texas Catholic Herald

December 4, 2024

'Pilgrims of Hope': Vatican prepares to welcome millions for Holy Year

The celebration of a Holy Year every 25 years is an acknowledgment that "the Christian life is a journey calling for moments of greater intensity to encourage and sustain hope as the constant companion that guides our steps toward the goal of our encounter with the Lord Jesus," Pope Francis wrote.

December 4, 2024

Debt relief: Biblical jubilee concern is focus of Holy Year 2025, too

Proclaiming the Jubilee 2025, Pope Francis appealed to the world's wealthiest nations to "acknowledge the gravity of so many of their past decisions and determine to forgive the debts of countries that will never be able to repay them."

December 3, 2024

Downtown co-cathedral, Galveston basilica to ring bells as Notre Dame Cathedral reopens in Paris

As Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris officially reopens Dec. 7-8, bells will ring in churches an ocean away in the United States to celebrate the historic moment.

November 26, 2024

Seminarians to sprint for Catholic education at Steps for Students

A group of St. Mary's Seminary students have formed a run club to participate in the Steps for Students 5K Run/Walk to support Catholic education, set for Saturday, Feb. 8, 2025, in downtown Houston.

November 26, 2024

Galveston’s CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread brings compassionate healing, hope to the homeless

In Galveston, CHRISTUS Our Daily Bread works compassionately to help individuals break free from cycles of addiction and despair.

November 26, 2024

KERLIN: Turning the page towards Advent

In a sea of Christmas green and red, the purple and pink advent candles draw us into the sacredness of this season. How do we embrace this special season?

November 26, 2024

GARCIA-LUENSE: Engaging in Christ’s gift-giving

Christmas may be a season of gift-giving, but the life of the Church brings the simple act to a much deeper and more profound meaning. Here's why.

November 26, 2024

BRILL: Embracing Hope to welcome the Jubilee Year 2025

In the year 2025, the Catholic Church will celebrate a Jubilee Year. The Church has celebrated Jubilee Years for centuries, reminding us of the joy and peace that come through reconciliation with God and one another.

November 26, 2024

TRAN: Encouraging Catholic college students to have boldness in prayer

God deeply desires us to ask Him for His gifts. Our heavenly Father promises each of us abundant and limitless gifts if we seek Him and simply ask.

November 12, 2024

St. Frances Cabrini: A saint for America

Meet Mother Cabrini, whose feast day is Nov. 13, and be inspired by her conviction and dedication to serving the poor and marginalized.