The Texas Catholic Herald

August 14, 2018

IGNITE to make Catholic school education available to more families in Galveston-Houston

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is committed to having high-quality Catholic elementary schools that are constantly working toward academic excellence, evangelization and financial stability.

August 14, 2018

Archdiocesan students unite to help Inner City Catholic Schools

Students at two Catholic Schools raise funds to benefit Inner City Catholic Schools

August 14, 2018

Dominican Sisters count on help from decade-old lay ministry

The Dominican Sisters of Houston will soon celebrate a 10-year partnership with local residents dedicated to keeping the Dominican spirituality alive and well. September 2008 marks a decade since the lay organization, The Dominican Family of Houston, was created with a mission to support sisters, the Catholic Chh, and the community they all serve.

August 14, 2018

Bishop Cahill highlights graces of joy, gratitude at Prayer Breakfast

Bishop Brendan Cahill discussed the life, trials and triumphs of the late Father Charles Kram Jr. at the July 19 Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Prayer Breakfast.

August 14, 2018

Hurricane prep training at three churches regionally – What went well in Harvey?

With year-old memories of Hurricane Harvey floods as fresh as some repairs at local churches and homes, the Archdiocese hosted three regional hurricane preparation training workshops for church employees and volunteers July 10, 11 and 12.

August 14, 2018

Doing the ordinary with extraordinary love: Our Lady of St. John

Nestled on the east side of the city of Houston sits Our Lady of St. John Catholic Church. This parish was initially an extension of Our Lady of Sorrows when in 1958 the decision was made to create its building and start a “church family.” Sixty years later, with approximately 800 registered parishioners from 300 families.

August 14, 2018

Faithful become instruments of mercy close to home through DSF

The 2018 Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) launched in February continues to make its mark in the Archdiocese as the faithful participate and become instruments of mercy close to home.

August 14, 2018

‘You’re chosen,’ Cardinal DiNardo tells teens at youth conference

More than 2,100 teens — from 89 parishes in the Archdiocese, one Catholic high school and one parish from McKinney, Texas — turned out for the annual conference held in downtown Houston on July 20 to 23.

August 14, 2018

‘Upon this rock, I will build my Church’ symbolic and literal with St. Peter

Two Houston men shared a journey through centuries of history and a decades-long archaeological dig under the Vatican to unveil a story reminiscent of adventurer archeologist Indiana Jones complete with German Nazis in Rome.

August 14, 2018

Praying as a witness present in the Holy Spirit

As a teenager, I found myself struggling to pray. I balanced school, football, volunteering and some responsibilities at home. I was also a loud kid, who spoke loudly, watched the TV loudly and loved loud music. Whether it was a busy schedule or because I just couldn’t quiet myself down, I found it hard to pray.