The Texas Catholic Herald

August 14, 2018

JONES: The classic role of the modern-day family

The Catholic Church has been emphasizing the importance of the role of the family in evangelization and catechesis for some time now. The family may have a different role than the Church, but they have a common task: the creation of Catholic Christian disciples.

July 10, 2018

Michelangelo's Sistine Chapel comes to life-size display in Houston, now through Sept. 3

Deep colors and sweeping Scriptural scenes soar through the ceiling and walls of downtown Houston’s Corinthian event center, bringing Rome to Texas in an exhibition of Michaelangelo’s Sistine Chapel reproductions through Sept. 3

July 10, 2018

Houston hosts World Youth Day Cross, Marian Icon

Tour includes Houston, Chicago, Washington, Miami and Los Angeles. Cross will visit Archdiocese Aug. 23 at multi-cultural event.

July 10, 2018

Archdiocesan program trains parishes to bring catechesis to public schools

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is relaunching its efforts to bring faith formation to students in public schools by way of an after-school program.

July 10, 2018

IGNITE Campaign to help parishes address their needs, accomplish their goals

Every parish in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has its own unique challenges and goals. Some parishes require new construction or building renovations while others may need to reduce debt or establish endowments for parish and school staff.

July 10, 2018

June 17 marks a historic occasion for Galveston’s Holy Rosary Church

The history of Holy Rosary is monumental in both span and impact. As noted on the marker, Bishop Nicholas Gallagher opened an elementary school for African-American children in 1886 in a cottage on 12th St. and Avenue K. The bishop frequently celebrated Mass at the school on Sundays, essentially establishing the foundation of the new parish.

July 10, 2018

HERRERA: OEC presenta Conferencia Proclama - Radiante de Gozo

La Oficina de Evangelización y Catequesis (OEC) junto con la Oficina de Catequesis y Evangelización para Adolescentes (OACE) invitan a todos los interesados a su próxima y nueva Conferencia Catequética Proclama: Radiante de Gozo, que se llevara a cabo los días 18, 19 y 20 de Octubre del 2018 en la parroquia de Príncipe de Paz y tendremos la conferencia en Ingles, Vietnamés y Español.

July 10, 2018

TOROK: Journey to V Encuentro to share new discoveries, experiences

Encuentro is a powerful word. It means encounter. When one thinks about the word encounter, one might think of suddenly, and possibly unexpectedly, seeing something new or meeting someone who impacts one in some way.

July 10, 2018

Doing the ordinary with extraordinary love: St. Theresa’s in Sugar Land

A series on initiatives and activities for parishes generated from the fruits of pastoral planning

July 10, 2018

Protecting, nurturing human life from conception to natural death

Catholic Christians worldwide are called to support pro-life initiatives that protect and nurture human life from conception until natural death. The ministry responsible for promoting this culture of life through education, pastoral care, prayer and advocacy in the Archdiocese is the Office of Pro-Life Activities (PLA).