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July 19, 2017
A look into ‘IGNITE: Our Faith, Our Mission’ Capital Campaign for the Archdiocese
In an effort to meet the needs of our growing Archdiocese, a planning study was conducted to identify the Church’s present day challenges of meeting the needs of St. Mary’s Seminary, as well as our Catholic Schools and Faith Formation — now and into the future.
July 18, 2017
Lens of Love: Seeing God’s goodness behind bars
Looking through the lens of the ministers who serve the incarcerated men and women in prisons and jails, one can clearly see God’s love, grace and goodness, even within the most unhealthy, unsanitary and sometimes, even brutal environments found within these walls.
July 18, 2017
After 35-plus years, Holy Family Parish on Galveston Island says farewell to Franciscan Friars
Having served the Catholic community in Galveston for more than 35 years, the Franciscan Friars said farewell to Holy Family Parish during a special Mass celebrated by Daniel Cardinal DiNardo at the Galveston Island Convention Center, June 25.
July 18, 2017
From the beginning, St. Faustina parish makes mercy its focus
When Sister Maria Faustina Kowalska of Poland was thwarted in her attempt to set up a new congregation in honor of the Divine Mercy, she wrote in her diary that Jesus told her, “My daughter, do whatever is within your power to spread devotion to My Divine Mercy. I will make up for what you lack.”
July 18, 2017
Generations benefit from Shepherd’s Cup funds
St. Mary’s seminary, anti-bullying program, leadership training among the beneficiaries
July 18, 2017
National youth leader remembered for vision, preaching style, good humor
Brian Johnson, a national leader in youth ministry and director of the Archdiocesan Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization (OACE) was remembered by Catholics both in Houston and in his native Baltimore for his larger-than-life personality, his effective engagement with youth, and his impact on youth ministry at the national level.
July 18, 2017
Convocation: A journey that’s just begun
Galveston-Houston delegation joins historic gatheringAlso in this Section
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