The Texas Catholic Herald

May 22, 2018

BOLGER: In the life of a disciple, healing must be part of the mission

For more than two decades the Church has been awakening to the New Evangelization ­– the true purpose for which the Church exists.

May 22, 2018

DOLCE: Supporting our priests and future priests

We live in a world and a culture that is very critical of leadership. Whether it is political, economic, entertainment, or even religious, the people at the top seem to be open targets for criticism. But something happened on April 6 at Strake Jesuit College Preparatory that went against that trend.

May 22, 2018

FRITSCH: After Alfie Evans

As we evaluate growing threats to our vulnerable populations, we can at the same time work to ensure such persons and their families are welcomed and have a place in our communities. It is in this way that we truly enhance our human dignity.

May 22, 2018

Henritze: Service is a crucial part of the Christian journey

Service and a commitment to justice are cornerstones of Christianity; thus, they must be an active part of Catholic Youth Ministry.

May 22, 2018

En la vida de un discípulo, Sanación tiene que ser parte de su misión

Durante más de dos décadas la Iglesia ha estado despertando a la verdadera razón de su existencia – la Nueva Evangelización. Según la Iglesia continúa renovando su vida y misión, un sentido más profundo del papel que cada católico tiene que desempeñar se ha hecho más claro.

May 8, 2018

Fiorenza, DiNardo join Pope Francis in marking Barbara Bush’s passing

Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza joined other religious leaders in paying respects to former First Lady Barbara Bush April 19 at a Celebration of Life event held in front of Houston City Hall.

May 8, 2018

Our Lady, Mother of the Church

Pope Francis institutes new May 21 memorial for the Blessed Mother

May 8, 2018

800 attend regional V Encuentro in San Antonio

About 800 delegates from 18 dioceses across Texas, Oklahoma and Arkansas along with Daniel Cardinal DiNardo and 21 bishops convened in San Antonio April 13 to April 15 for the V Encuentro for Region X.

May 8, 2018

IGNITE to ‘multiply the hands of Christ’ with support of faith formation in Archdiocese

The $150 million IGNITE: “Our Faith, Our Mission” Capital Campaign is set to relaunch this fall. Through the Archdiocesan-wide capital campaign, lay ministry in Galveston-Houston will receive support via the Faith Formation Endowment Fund.

May 8, 2018

Holy Name Church hosts national officials, lead-abatement efforts near Northside

Dr. Ben Carson, Secretary of Housing and Urban Development, told a crowd of Houston’s near Northside residents gathered at Holy Name Catholic Church that lead poisoning ranks with violence in impacting families and children’s lives.