The Texas Catholic Herald

August 13, 2024

National Congress delves into the Eucharist as ‘the greatest love story ever told’

Hundreds of priests, around 100 bishops and several cardinals, including Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, concelebrated the morning Mass in Lucas Oil Stadium July 18 — a Liturgy that kicked off the first full day of National Eucharistic Congress that had officially opened the prior evening with a revival centered around a beautiful Holy Hour.

August 13, 2024

National Congress sends forth Catholics in Indiana, Houston to ignite a new Pentecost as Eucharistic missionaries

What happens when thousands of Texans join 60,000 participants — representing 50 U.S. states, 17 countries, and various Eastern and Western churches and speaking over 40 languages — at the National Eucharistic Congress? Something that only God can organize!

August 13, 2024

Congress calls on Catholics to ‘Walk with One,’ evangelize through ‘spiritual companionship’

Plans underway for 2025 National Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Los Angeles

August 13, 2024

Veni Sancti Spiritus: 1,322 around Archdiocese receive Sacrament of Confirmation

Despite disastrous weather, the ensuing recovery and lengthy power disruptions in May and July, more than 1,320 adults from 73 parishes and Catholic communities from around the Archdiocese received the Sacrament of Confirmation.

August 13, 2024

Office of Correctional Ministries hosts annual Kolbe Prison Ministries conference in The Woodlands

Annual statewide conference unites correctional ministry leaders from across Texas.

August 13, 2024

A guiding light: Stella Maris provides spiritual care, practical support to seafarers

In the busy ports of Houston, Galveston and Barbour’s Cut, where ships from around the world converge, Stella Maris — also known as the Port Chaplaincy — is the Archdiocese’s ministry providing sacramental and pastoral care to Catholic seafarers.

August 13, 2024

Co-Cathedral hosts overflowing funeral Mass honoring young sheriff’s deputy

Deputy was set to get married at East End parish in September

August 13, 2024

Beryl prompts pair of Houston Catholic schools to connect

Circumstances bring Catholic high school and grade school together over STEM efforts in the classroom

August 13, 2024

In the City of Light, a Marian gem shines

Paris is known as the City of Light, and those lights were shining extra brightly as men and women from around the world competed in the 33rd Summer Olympics, especially at iconic Catholic sites around the city.

August 13, 2024

American Olympic medalists lean on faith in Paris

Among American Olympians achieving a spot on the podium in Paris are Catholics who have expressed their dependence on faith over the years as they’ve pursued excellence in their athletic pursuits.