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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.
May 8, 2018
St. John Vianney welcomes namesake’s relic
St. John Marie Vianney, a French priest who died in 1859, still offers healing and hope today. The sacred relic of St. John Vianney – the incorrupt heart – visited a local parish that bears his name, St. John Vianney (SJV) in west Houston.
May 8, 2018
Ethnic Ministries is allied in doing Christ’s work, bridging gaps with the Young Church
While hundreds of thousands of Catholics living in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston represent several culturally diverse ethnic and language groups from around the globe, they are allied in serving the Church and spreading the good news of Jesus Christ – within their own parishes and Archdiocesan-wide, especially when ministering to the Young Church.
May 8, 2018
Friendswood parish ministry committed to care for creation
At Mary Queen Catholic Church in Friendswood, their Sustainability Ministry is working in tandem with the parish offices and ministries to slow the tide of endless trash, raise awareness of recycling efforts and move parishioners to action by using sustainable and recyclable wares in the parish through events and campaigns.
May 8, 2018
The Cardinal Circle members ‘planting seeds’ for growth in Inner City Catholic Schools
Members of The Cardinal’s Circle were recognized for “nourishing the seeds” of education for Inner City Catholic School students and families at the annual Mass and Dinner of Thanksgiving on April 19.
May 8, 2018
Spring Eagle scout builds playground at Casa Juan Diego
Inti Chavarria, a member of of BSA Troop 355 chartered by St. James Catholic Church in Spring, said he was inspired to serve refugee and immigrant children through his Eagle Scout project.
May 8, 2018
Cardinal DiNardo: New “beautiful, captivating” film highlights power of prayer in rosary’s devotion
Rosary film, endorsed by Cardinal DiNardo, comes to Houston on June 7Also in this Section
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