The Texas Catholic Herald

September 24, 2024

St. John XXIII College Preparatory marks 20 years of Catholic education in west Houston

The 45 students and the accompanying faculty who began classes that day were part of something special.

September 24, 2024

Alvin iconography guild pairs prayer with brushstrokes

A popular iconography guild in Alvin brings together parishioners to color the lines between spirituality and paint, tapping into an ancient art.

September 24, 2024

REGIS: The Bridge - Trusting God is a continual journey

When we encounter difficulties on our journey, it's not always easy to trust in God even when we know our final destination: heaven.

September 24, 2024

NGUYEN: Faith, fact or feeling?

As Christians, our faith journey with Jesus can be difficult but there are factual reminders to help us along the way.

September 10, 2024

Opening Mass marks back to school for thousands of Catholic students, teachers

A special Mass celebrated the return to school for more than 17,000 Catholic school students and their teachers, staff and faculty around the Archdiocese.

September 10, 2024

Head to class and then to Mass? New Catholic college freshman reflects on journey to the Catholic Church

What’s it like to be a new freshman on a college campus and a new Catholic? Ask Ben To, who just started his freshman year at the University of Houston.

September 10, 2024

Hundreds of Houston-area deacons serving as ladders to heavenly Liturgy

More than 400 local deacons and their wives attended the annual diaconate convocation on Aug. 3, reflecting an updated report that the Archdiocese is among the top four U.S. dioceses with the most deacons.

September 10, 2024

Answering the Call: A mission of compassion and grace inside Texas prisons

When Deacon Alvin Lovelady first heard the steel doors of the men’s prison unit slam shut behind him, a chill ran down his spine. Here's why.

September 10, 2024

On pilgrimage with Jesus through Texas and beyond

Camille Anigbogu, one of three Perpetual Pilgrims from Houston, reflects on her journey on the St. Juan Diego Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.

September 10, 2024

VENCES: ‘Maria the Catechist’ shows the true spirit of catechism

With upcoming USCCB invitation to celebrate Catechetical Sunday on Sept. 15, when I reflect on Pope Francis’ words to catechists, inviting them to “be” catechists rather than merely “do” the catechetical work, my mother immediately comes to mind.