The Texas Catholic Herald

May 12, 2020

Churches hold public Masses in phased reopening with protocols

With Daniel Cardinal DiNardo giving approval for priests to reopen their churches if correct safety protocols are in place, several Catholic churches opened their doors the weekend of May 2 to 3 with more expected to ease back into reopening by May 9 to 10.

May 12, 2020

Cardinal DiNardo, Bishop Sheltz join U.S. bishops in national consecration to Mary amid pandemic

Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, with Auxiliary Bishop George A. Sheltz, joined other bishops throughout the United States and reconsecrated the country to Mary as the nation continues to struggle during the coronavirus pandemic.

May 12, 2020

Parishioners should still find solace in Mass despite new measures, mental health expert says

When parishioners return to Mass, the church building will look the same, but the environment might feel different. New social distancing measures have changed the landscape of a church sanctuary, even as clergy encourage attendees of the unchanging nature of the Mass.

May 12, 2020

Monument at Galveston basilica honors lives lost in diocese’s early epidemics

Early Texas bishop consecrations were modified due to flu outbreaks

May 12, 2020

Chaplains on front lines of hospital COVID-19 battles

Father Rodolfo “Jojo” Cal-Ortiz feels humbled and honored to help patients suffering from COVID-19 with their last Sacraments, the grace of absolution and apostolic pardon. Still, the priest acknowledges that those on the hospital frontlines have to deal with their own fears.

May 12, 2020

Homeless receive access to Christ’s love and healing during COVID-19 pandemic

Daily struggles continue for the homeless population that suffers from mental illness and chemical addictions amid the COVID-19 pandemic. Organizations that care for this already underserved population have created news ways to offer critical programs and services while social distancing to keep both clients and workers healthy and safe.

May 12, 2020

NGUYEN: Quarantined in silence, fullness of presence

This article is not another follow-up post adding to the vortex of this horrifying pestilence; rather, it is an insight, an “ah-ha” moment that emerged from silence. Indeed, God speaks. St. Teresa of Calcutta affirms, “In the silence of the bosom God speaks.” Certainly, God discloses himself “in a gentle breeze” (cf. 1 Kings 19:13).

May 12, 2020

RAMIREZ: How does Mother Mary help you and your family with your relationship with Jesus Christ?

Growing up in a traditional Mexican family has its perks. One of them being that there always seemed to be an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe in every room.

April 28, 2020

Golden years find great care at St. Dominic Village

Like other senior care centers across the nation grappling with the coronavirus pandemic, St. Dominic Village in Houston makes great strides in caring for its residents and staff.

April 28, 2020

Richmond parishioners craft protective equipment for area healthcare workers fighting coronavirus

Alarmed by the lack of personal protective equipment (PPE) available to frontline healthcare workers fighting to slow the coronavirus pandemic in the Galveston-Houston region, husband-and-wife duo Josh and Beckie Gautreau decided to take things into their own hands — and sewing and 3-D printing machines.