The Texas Catholic Herald

September 10, 2019

Kolbe prison ministries bring grace to prisons

A longtime effort of both Kolbe Prison Ministries in the Archdiocese and the Office of Correctional Ministries, Kolbe prison retreats, named after the Polish martyr, offer incarcerated men and women the chance to experience God’s redemptive grace and mercy with a weekend featuring the Sacraments, small group sharing and more.

September 10, 2019

Pastoral letter on racism a teaching moment for leaders

Instead of allowing fear and anger to win in the latest spate of mass shootings, local leaders are turning to open dialogue and positive action to battle racism or whatever incites people to dehumanize others.

September 10, 2019

The Cardinal’s Circle marks a decade of supporting Inner City Catholic Schools

The mission of The Cardinal’s Circle is to help Inner City Catholic Schools (ICCS) maintain a standard of academic excellence in curriculum and staff, and provide tuition assistance required by a large portion of their student population.

September 10, 2019

Essay earns St. Martha valedictorian a trip to D.C.

A firm commitment to make the world a more peaceful place motivated Ethan Shaw to write his winning essay entry in the 2019 Do The Write Thing Texas Challenge.

September 10, 2019

Cardinal DiNardo rededicates expanded Memorial Park church

600 parishioners and community members turned out to attend an Aug. 14 Mass of Dedication celebrated by Daniel Cardinal DiNardo in the newly renovated church of St. Theresa Catholic Church in Memorial Park.

September 10, 2019

Kingwood parish hosts Trinity College Cambridge choir Sept. 24

St. Martha Catholic Church in Kingwood hosts The Choir of Trinity College Cambridge in concert on Sept. 24 at 7:30 p.m., under the choir’s director, Stephen Layton.

September 10, 2019

KATRA: Church doors and people’s hearts must be open to receive all

Charleen Katra of the Evangelization and Catechesis shares her story and about why we must work to make the Church open to all, regardless of abilities.

September 10, 2019

AGUILERA: Building a home for the wounded heart

Each month the Family Life Office enjoys leading couples and watching them get prepared towards their Holy Sacrament of Matrimony.

September 10, 2019

BARAO: Discerning God’s Call... Why surrender?

Mary was conceived without sin, the rest of us weren’t, but despite our rough edges, God still calls us. He gives us a family upbringing, school, friends and our parishes. With that foundation, we discern our calling from a mature place. Our Baptism gives us our universal call to holiness.

September 3, 2019

West Texas pierced by second mass shooting, DiNardo joins bishops response with "heavy hearts"

Catholic leaders across the United States reacted with sorrow and "heavy hearts" to a mass shooting in west Texas Aug. 31 that authorities said claimed seven lives and wounded 25 others.