The Texas Catholic Herald

November 12, 2019

NGUYEN: Gratefulness is the secret to joy — the best vehicle for evangelization

Happiness and joy are both delightful experiences, yet there’s a fine line of difference. Happiness is brought by good circumstances, while joy is present regardless of circumstances.

November 12, 2019

JOHNSON: Shhh... silence is golden, especially for people with heart problems

This column is not a medical one about ways to help you or your loved one’s arrhythmia or tachycardia. Nor is it your typical one about the importance of communication in marriage. Everyone knows good communication is key to any healthy relationship.

November 12, 2019

JOHNSON: Shhh... El silencio, remedio áureo para personas con problemas del corazón

Este no es un artículo médico sobre lo que le puede ayudar, a usted o a un ser querido, sobre la taquicardia o la arritmia cardíaca; tampoco es el típico artículo sobre la importancia de la comunicación en el matrimonio.

November 12, 2019

11th Annual In Memoria concert to be held at the Co-Cathedral Nov. 24

On Sunday, Nov. 24 at 3 p.m., the Archdiocesan Choir, under the direction of Dr. Richard Lopez of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston’s Office of Worship, will perform the Houston premiere of Frank La Rocca’s Mass of the Americas at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart as part of the choir’s 11th annual In Memoria concert.

October 25, 2019

For Kingwood priest, a longtime Astros fan, baseball is contemplative sport

Two World Series game losses were the last thing Father T.J. Dolce wanted for his birthday. When his beloved Houston Astros earned their trip to the 2019 World Series to take on the Washington Nationals in the Fall Classic, Father Dolce knew his Oct. 23 birthday would coincide with Game 2 of World Series.

October 24, 2019

Former Astros batboy: Win or lose, baseball is better with faith

At 17, Matthew Blake was living the dream of most young baseball players. A stroke of luck got him in Minute Maid Park prepping dugouts as a teenage batboy for the Houston Astros and their visiting teams.

October 22, 2019

Mother church of Texas, Mary statue begins months-long restoration effort

The Blessed Virgin Mary might have the best views of all Galveston Island, sunrise or sunset. But for now, the statue of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, has been temporarily removed from atop the historic St. Mary Cathedral Basilica as both the statue and church receive facelifts.

October 22, 2019

Archbishop Fiorenza, Prejean honored as leaders of movements to end capital punishment

Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza was among the three honorees at the ceremony hosted by the Catholic Mobilizing Network on the World Day Against the Death Penalty, Oct. 10, at the Vatican Embassy in Washington. Other honorees were Karen Clifton, founder of the network, and Sister Helen Prejean, a sister of St. Joseph of Medaille who is a longtime opponent of capital punishment.

October 22, 2019

Camp Kappe reveals the love of Christ through God’s creation and STREAM

Since 1981, Camp Kappe Youth Retreat Facility has offered youth and young adults in parishes and parochial schools in the Archdiocese opportunities to attend youth retreats, summer camps and spiritual-growth programs operated by the Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization.

October 22, 2019

Five new saints show the importance of mission

The missionary spirit of the Catholic Church was celebrated during the month of October in the Archdiocese, as well as in Rome. These events highlighted the Extraordinary Month of Mission that Pope Francis asked all dioceses to participate in through prayer, education and acts of charity.