The Texas Catholic Herald

October 11, 2016

Catholic Health Initiatives enhances communities through compassion, partners

In less than three years, Catholic Health Initiatives (CHI) — a nonprofit, faith-based health system formed in 1996 — has expanded its scope of care across Southeast Texas.

October 11, 2016

Houston mayor honors CCVI community

Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word mark 150 years of service in Archdiocese

October 11, 2016

Ministry strives to help families affected by domestic violence

Elsa Aguilera, associate director of Family Life Transitions for the Archdiocesan Office of Family Life Ministry, is on a mission to help parishes serve families affected by domestic violence.

October 11, 2016

For those who protect and serve

Every day the men and women of law enforcement dedicate themselves, and risk their lives, to protect the citizens of the Galveston-Houston area.

September 27, 2016

2017 Steps for Students 5K race registration underway

Lace up those running shoes because registration for the 2017 Steps for Students 5K Run officially opened Sept. 23.

September 27, 2016

Efforts swell to stop predatory loan practices

In charitable ministries the high cost of being broke every day can be seen. The same stories of debt and despair can be heard throughout the state of Texas, where virtually no regulation means thousands of Texans are trapped in the never-ending payday and auto-title lending cycle of debt.

September 27, 2016

300-plus strong, laity complete ministry program

To help empower catechists in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis (OEC) assists catechetical leaders in working towards full catechist certification to better serve their parish communities.

September 27, 2016

Protecting, nurturing human life at every stage

As the 2016 Pro-life month begins in October, the faithful are reminded that an important missions of the Catholic Church is to protect and nurture life at every stage.

September 27, 2016

Office of Aging expanding scope to support ‘baby boom’ generation, caregivers

For more than 40 years, the Office of Aging Ministry has been responsive to the needs of older adults in parishes across the Archdiocese. But as the “baby boom” population ages, the ministry is answering this specific demand by expanding their scope and mission.

September 27, 2016

Pasadena church community honored by a pastoral visit, presented with Tepeyac Hill relic

The parish community of St. Juan Diego Catholic Church in Pasadena was honored by a visit from a special Mexican priest.