The Texas Catholic Herald

November 11, 2014

Annual CCHD collection helps fund anti-poverty grants to organizations

The annual U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishop’s national collection for the Catholic Campaign for Human Development (CCHD) is slated for Nov. 22 and 23, the weekend before Thanksgiving.

November 11, 2014

Vatican reporter shares personal stories, insights at Monsignor Steele Lecture series

John L. Allen Jr., associate editor of the Boston Globe and senior Vatican analyst for CNN, shared his personal stories and insights on Pope Francis during the annual Monsignor William D. Steele Lecture on Thursday, Oct. 30 at St. Mary’s Seminary. His talk was entitled, “Reflections on Pope Francis, the Synod and New Trends in the Church.”

November 11, 2014

San José Clinic hosts fourth annual Fall Speaker Series on Oct. 23

San José Clinic’s fourth annual Fall Speaker Series, “Healthcare Crossroads: Influencing Policy and Social Responsibility,” was held at La Colombe d’Or, Oct. 23.

October 28, 2014

Faithful leadership guides Dr. Ivany’s decade of service as UST president

A liberal arts education from the University of St. Thomas (UST) offers students more than the diploma and rewarding career promised by other colleges; it provides the foundation for a fulfilling personal life and empowers graduates to make a thoughtful, ethically driven contribution to society, according to UST President Dr. Robert Ivany.

October 28, 2014

Caring for our elders with the compassion of Christ

As people age, spirituality may become an even more important part of their daily lives. As one of the four ministries of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, the mission of St. Dominic Village is to “care for our elders with the compassion of Christ.”

October 28, 2014

Clergy, sisters honored during Jubilee Mass

HOUSTON — In recognition of clergy and religious who have dedicated decades of their life to the Church and service, local faithful gathered with Daniel Cardinal DiNardo on Oct. 12 to honor the 2014 Jubilarians of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

October 28, 2014

Daily Vine provides online updates from the Archdiocese

The Archdiocesan Web site, www.archgh.org offers a section of daily news and information to help the faithful stay informed and grow in faith.

October 28, 2014

Annual meeting of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem culminates with Mass

Nearly 1,000 regional members of an ancient order charged with the preservation and protection of the Church in the Holy Land gathered to witness the making of new knights and ladies during an annual meeting in Houston of the Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem.

October 28, 2014

Integration of Hispanics necessary for future

More Hispanics need to be in leadership positions, and there needs to be more integration of Hispanics in parishes across the country if the U.S. Catholic Church is to continue to grow and thrive, a Boston College theologian told a 200-plus group at a recent event about the Hispanic Ministry.

October 28, 2014

Dedicated volunteers saluted as the ‘little shop on Washington Avenue’ closes its doors

St. Theresa Little Flower Thrift Shop recently closed its doors after 43 years of helping countless individuals and social agencies provide assistance to Houston’s needy. During all of that time, the shop’s dedicated volunteer base offered dignity and care to anyone crossing its threshold.