The Texas Catholic Herald

December 11, 2018

As caravan concerns rise, Laredo’s Bishop Tamayo urges respect, compassion for migrants

Laredo’s Bishop James A. Tamayo is calling Church leaders and lay faithful to “extend the compassion of Christ” to those who come to Catholic churches in need.

December 11, 2018

FLM: Reviving the season, reviving parenting

During this season of Advent, we should be emphasizing our encounter as parents with Jesus, a child that became mortal, fragile like us, fully sharing our human condition. He reveals to us the immense love that God the Father has for humanity.

December 11, 2018

OEC: Preparando el pesebre - Mi corazón pobre

Es interesante como el mundo celebra el último día del año, conocida como ‘nochevieja’

December 11, 2018

FLM: Adviento - Reviviendo a los padres de familia

Este tiempo de Adviento es un tiempo para la esperanza. Estos grandes horizontes de nuestra vocación cristiana como esposos y padres requieren unidad de vida, construida sobre la presencia de Dios nuestro Padre en una realidad diaria.

December 11, 2018

What is ‘Archivum Secretum,’ or ‘Secret Archives’?: An explainer

In light of recent events, many Catholics and non-Catholics alike have been wondering what exactly the “Archivum Secretum” are and what is contained within them. In English, this is commonly translated as “Secret Archives” but could just as easily be called the “Private” or “Confidential” Archives.

December 8, 2018

Houston clergy, religious bid final goodbye to nation's 41st president

Like many around the world, and especially in Houston, the lives of a consecrated woman religious and a Catholic priest were changed because of the nation’s 41st president.

December 7, 2018

Remembering 41: Houston Catholic, civic leaders hail late president as hometown hero

Catholic and civic leaders in the Houston area recalled the late George H.W. Bush’s legacy as president, his history as a Houstonian and his faith as a Christian.

December 6, 2018

Planes, trains and motorcades: Bush's final pilgrimage journeys home through Texas

Before reaching his final resting place in College Station, Texas, former U.S. president George H.W. Bush continues his pilgrimage home via plane, train and motorcade for two more days.

December 5, 2018

Pope Francis expresses condolences for death of former President Bush

Pope Francis expressed his condolences for the death of the 41st president of the United States, George H.W. Bush.

November 27, 2018

‘A springboard for action’: U.S. bishops seek firm action, reform on abuse crisis issues after assembly

At its annual gathering, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB), led by Galveston-Houston archbishop and USCCB president Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, was a time devoted primarily to the church sex abuse crisis, intent prayer, and frank discussion.