The Texas Catholic Herald

September 13, 2016

Czech deacons take in local culture, liturgies during Texas visit

Three transitional deacons from the Czech Republic visited the State of Texas this summer, taking in both the local culture and liturgies.

September 13, 2016

Permanent Diaconate holds annual convocation, looks back and prepares for future

More than 200 deacons and their wives of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston assembled for the annual Permanent Diaconate annual convocation at St. Mary’s Seminary, Aug. 13.

September 13, 2016

Mercy in motion: Catholic education goes beyond classroom walls to integrate faith

Catholic education in the Archdiocese, which currently serves more than 19,000 students in 10 counties, reaches beyond the walls of the classroom to teach students how to actively integrate their faith into their daily lives.

September 13, 2016

Father Negley returns to Galveston-Houston as ‘priest for priests’

After serving three years as the Provincial Superior of the Missionaries of La Sallette, Father Phil “Skip” Negley returns to the Archdiocese as the Ministry to Priests director.

September 13, 2016

Paving the road into the New Evangelization

“I remind the lay faithful that they too are the Church, the assembly called together by Christ so as to bring his witness to the whole world." - Pope Francis

September 13, 2016

Archdiocesan celebration for Priesthood and Consecrated Life, Oct. 2

Daniel Cardinal DiNardo will offer Mass at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in honor of the clergy and religious who are 2016 jubilarians serving the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

September 13, 2016

Faith, mystery at the heart of new Martin Sheen film

Martin Sheen stars in “The Vessel,” a new film directed by Sugar Land-native Julio Quintana, which premieres at three Houston movie theaters Sept. 23. The Golden Globe-winning actor plays the role of Father Douglas Wood, a priest who finds himself counseling grieving parents after a major catastrophe strikes his small seaside village.

September 13, 2016

Centennial Mass marks birth of Claverism in Texas

Houston’s oldest Black Catholic Church honors major anniversaries of Knights, Ladies groups

September 13, 2016

Locals reflect on life, work of Mother Teresa upon canonization

The mercy and strength of Jesus Christ is exemplified in the heroic efforts and love of Blessed Mother Teresa, now St. Teresa of Calcutta.

August 16, 2016

Election: Keeping conscience protection in forefront

Our nation faces many pressing political and social decisions during this election season. While receiving significantly less media coverage than other current issues, matters of conscience protection remain of critical importance to Catholics.