The Texas Catholic Herald

March 26, 2019

St. Peter the Apostle School to close at end of school year

Archdiocese exploring future plans, including repurposing as technical Catholic high school

March 26, 2019

An evening of solidarity for the Church in China

About 400 local faithful gathered at the second Father Matteo Ricci, SJ, Dinner at Ocean Palace Restaurant on March 5 to enjoy a night of Chinese culture and to support the mission of the Spiritan China Education Fund for Advanced Formation.

March 26, 2019

Awakening young people to the call of priesthood, consecrated life

To help awaken the call of the Holy Spirit in the lives of young men and women discerning a vocation to the priesthood or consecrated life, the Office of Vocations of the Archdiocese creates a variety of spaces for them to encounter the Lord to discover His call in their lives.

March 26, 2019

MCNEILLIE: Is God calling you to be a deacon? Check with your wife first

Although most people know that discerning any vocation requires prayer, many might be surprised at Deacon Phillip’s recommendation to dialogue with one’s wife and pastor.

March 26, 2019

KATRA: Lent is a time to extend love, understanding to those with disabilities

Listening to someone’s life experiences can bring about strong emotions, especially when events are painful or difficult; similar to how our hearts are moved as we follow Christ through these 40 days of Lent.

March 26, 2019

Capturing timelessness: Annunciation debuts Houston Catholic composer Daniel Knaggs

Daniel J. Knaggs, music director at St. Martha Catholic Church in Kingwood, will debut his opus, “Ave Maria No. 15 – Domina Nostra Annunciatione” during Annunciation Catholic Church’s sesquicentennial celebrations in April.

March 26, 2019

Catholic Charities CEO joins elite list of Texas leaders

Cynthia Colbert, president and CEO of Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, has been selected to join an elite network of more than 6,300 women as a member of the Leadership Texas Class of 2019.

March 12, 2019

‘United in prayer’ for healing

‘The Way of the Cross: An Evening of Prayer for Healing and Purification of the Church’ set for March 15 at Co-Cathedral, Archdiocesan parishes

March 12, 2019

Bishop Sheltz: New deacons ‘a sacramental sign of Christ’s friendship’

Archdiocese welcomes largest class of 42 permanent deacons ordained over two days

March 12, 2019

SOLD OUT: Priestly three-peat? Tickets selling out for third annual Priests vs. Seminarians Basketball Game

With the rough-and-tumble Priests vs. Seminarians Basketball game having the collars win the past two years, the younger guys in training may be out for blood this year, said organizers of the March 23 event.