The Texas Catholic Herald

March 25, 2014

Former POW recalls martyrdom of Army chaplain

U.S. Army Chaplain Father Emil Joseph Kapaun is remembered and revered by countless people for many things. While some know him as the young priest and miracle worker from their hometown Diocese of Wichita, Kan., others are among the few lasting survivors and former prisoners of war (POWs) who were witness to Kapaun’s heroism in the battlefields and prison camps of North Korea.

March 25, 2014

Spirituality of communion topic of bishop’s talk

Bishop Wm. Michael Mulvey of Corpus Christi, will give a talk on “Living a Spirituality of Communion — in the Thought and Experience of the Focolare Movement” on Tuesday, April 8, at 7:30 p.m. at the University of St. Thomas in Scanlan Hall (4000 Mt. Vernon, in the second floor of the Jerabeck Activity and Athletic Center).

March 11, 2014

5 Minutes With: Father Ed Abell

The first thing Father Ed Abell does every morning is connect. “I tell God, ‘You got me through the night, I will carry you through the day,” he said.

March 11, 2014

Downtown chapel provides nurturing of faith

This Lenten season, Pope Francis has asked Catholics worldwide to reflect upon the Scripture, “He became poor, so that by His poverty you might become rich.” (II Corinthians 8:9)

March 11, 2014

Catholic Charities’ ‘The Cardinal’s Krewe’ inaugural fundraiser to benefit services

On Feb. 27 Catholic Charities hosted its inaugural fundraising dinner called “The Cardinal’s Krewe,” with Daniel Cardinal DiNardo.

March 11, 2014

Cell phone apps assist the faithful during Lent

As technology helps people become more mobile, developers are creating innovative ways to help Catholics connect with their faith through their smartphones and tablets.

March 11, 2014

Extraordinary combination of art and Scripture visits Houston

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston had a rare opportunity to see a magnificent piece of art and Scripture at a special introduction to the Heritage Edition of The Saint John’s Bible.

February 25, 2014

Week for Christian Unity joins all faith

More than 200 judicatories, clergy, religious and laity of all ages joined voices and hearts in love of God as they entered into the mystery of spiritual ecumenism, praying together with the Word held in common while respecting each one’s tradition.

February 25, 2014

Archdiocese continues fight to protect the unborn

Several events around the Archdiocese continue to promote the right to life of the unborn.

February 25, 2014

New chief executive is eager to make St. Dominic Village a true home for residents

The Board of Directors of St. Dominic Village, the only Catholic senior care community in Houston, is pleased to announce the arrival of Amy Shields as the new chief executive officer.