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November 12, 2024
Upcoming collection helps aging priests, sisters, brothers in religious orders in Houston and nationwide
The faithful have an opportunity to support the more than 20,000 elderly religious sisters, brothers and religious order priests who have devoted their lives to service in the Church, including many living in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.
November 12, 2024
Anti-poverty program creates paths to the margins
As the Catholic Church commemorates the World Day of the Poor on Nov. 17, dioceses across the U.S. will take up the U.S. bishops' annual collection on Nov. 17 to 18 for their anti-poverty program, the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD), including Galveston-Houston.
November 12, 2024
Camp Kappe fosters spiritual renewal among the pines in Plantersville for young Catholics
Four generations of Catholics have cherished their experiences at Camp Kappe Youth Retreat Center, where they have deepened their faith and reconnected with God, one another and His beautiful creation.
November 12, 2024
POMETTO: Stir into flame the grace of the Eucharistic Congress
Even if you didn't attend the Eucharistic Congress, the Holy Spirit can inspire grace and action through the Eucharist to fan the flame of faith.
November 12, 2024
HERRERA: La virtud de la gratitud
En esta fiesta de celebración, es el tiempo para dar gracias a Dios por todas las bendiciones derramadas, la gratitud es una de las mayores medicinas espirituales que toda persona puede aplicar.
October 22, 2024
Bishops’ mental health campaign gains local focus
Catholic bishops in the U.S. are working to improve the lives of those with mental illness and their families by combating social stigma in seeking medication and treatment.
October 22, 2024
Panel explores 40 years of Vatican-U.S. diplomatic relations
Nearly 200 people attended a gathering at St. Mary’s Seminary with Ken Hackett, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See; James Baker, who served as U.S. Secretary of State in George H.W. Bush’s cabinet, and St. Mary’s Seminary Vice Rector Father Matthew G. Súniga, who served as moderator.
October 22, 2024
Strengthening priestly ministry through mentorship, ongoing pastoral care
Mentorship for recently ordained priests is vital in establishing strong foundations and providing essential support to help them become compassionate and effective shepherds of their flock.
October 22, 2024
Learning to lead others to walk with Jesus in joy
Mackenzie Warrens, one of three Perpetual Pilgrims from Houston, reflects on her journey on the St. Juan Diego Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.
October 22, 2024
AUZENNE: Choosing the harder way
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