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December 26, 2017

IGNITE: Our faith, Our Mission Update from Cardinal DiNardo

In the days, weeks and now months following the storm, I have been inspired by the overwhelming amount of outreach and generosity from those near and far during this most trying time of need.

December 12, 2017

Christmas prone bittersweet nostalgia, how do we respond: Naughty, nice or grateful?

As humans we are fascinated by stories. A lot of stories encompass certain nostalgia, which is a very powerful emotion. The Christmas season can certainly bring some nostalgia since we all tend to yearn of some past during this time.

December 12, 2017

Anticipating the Second Coming while celebrating the first

Only by carefully preparing and watchfully awaiting for Jesus’ coming, will we know how to conduct our lives according to His invitation: “This is the time of fulfillment. The Kingdom of God is at hand. Repent and believe in the Gospel” (Mark 1:15).

December 12, 2017

Connecting the Christmas symbols to the coming of Christ the King

Advent is not only preparation for Christmas Day in 2017, but it is also a time to look towards the coming of Jesus in the future.

December 12, 2017

The call for peace in broader society remains critical

To ensure the Catholic voice is heard in matters of social concern among those living in the Archdiocese, the Office of Justice and Peace, created 15 years ago, has found that its mission is still relevant, if not more important, today.

December 12, 2017

Workshop for ministers, parents to help youth break free of pornography

When Father Sean Kilcawley gave his first homily on pornography to his parishioners, he never used the p-word. He plans to share his guidance on the sensitive topic of the vice of pornography as a growing addiction in society in an upcoming Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston workshop called “Pornography: How To Handle This Reality In My Ministry And My Family.”

December 12, 2017

Schools, sponsors express why they are thankful for Steps for Students

Thanksgiving heralds a time to be thankful for God’s abundant gifts. As the season of giving reigns supreme, schools begin to shift gears to focus on the biggest giving effort in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston: Steps for Students. This annual event, which is on Feb. 17, 2018, brings Catholic schools and sponsors together to benefit and raise awareness for Catholic education.

December 12, 2017

Artist’s faith illuminated by theology, God’s providence

After designing yet another PowerPoint and some more worksheets for her high school students’ next lesson, Tricia Dugat decided to finally chase a dream. And then another dream.

December 12, 2017

A fiesta of color honors Our Lady of Guadalupe

The annual Archdiocesan Celebration of Our Lady of Guadalupe filled the streets of downtown Houston with colorful cultural displays and music of centuries-old Mexican tradition.

November 28, 2017

Diplomado MATER DEI en Liderazgo Catequético 2018

Un diplomado avanzado en teología y habilidades pastorales con profesores de universidades católicas y expertos pastorales. Nos reuniremos seis sábados por año (proceso dura dos años). Totalmente en español.

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