The Texas Catholic Herald

July 14, 2015

Compassionately bringing a new continuum of care for elders

Focusing on finding new ways to improve the level of care provided to seniors has been a mission of St. Dominic Village in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston for 40 years.

July 14, 2015

Five Minutes with Father Italo Dell'Oro: Finding a new mountain to climb

When Father Italo Dell’Oro, C.R.S., first arrived in Galveston-Houston in 1992, his initial assignment was as pastor of Assumption Church in Houston. Growing up in Valmadrera, Italy, the Somascan priest was an avid rock-climber and mountaineer during his teen years on the pristine countryside of Lake Como. He wasn’t familiar with topography of the Bayou City upon arrival.

July 14, 2015

Family Life Ministry offers resources for upcoming World Meeting of Families

In just a short few months, Philadelphia will be bustling as thousands of families from across the world join together for the 2015 World Meeting of Families (WMOF). The meeting, which takes place from Sept. 22 through Sept. 27, is an opportunity for families to explore the critical role the family plays in society and to discuss the challenges and blessings that all families have.

July 14, 2015

Sisters of Charity celebrate jubilees

Eight members of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word celebrated their Jubilee of Religious Profession of Vows on May 30 at Villa de Matel, the Congregation's Motherhouse in Houston.

July 14, 2015

Local sisters attend beatification of Archbishop Oscar Romero

Several Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word from Houston, Guatemala and El Salvador attended the beatification of Archbishop Oscar Arnulfo Romero Galdámez on Saturday, May 23, in San Salvador.

July 14, 2015

Father Brendan J. Cahill ordained as third bishop of the Diocese of Victoria

On June 29 at Our Lady of Victory Cathedral, Victoria, the Diocese of Victoria welcomed the episcopal ordination and installation of Bishop Brendan John Cahill, third bishop of the diocese.

June 16, 2015

Preparing for World Youth Day Krakow 2016

Young adults from 27 parishes are preparing for the 31st World Youth Day (WYD) in Krakow, Poland, being held from July 26 to July 31, 2016. Pope Francis has encouraged everyone who is going to Krakow, and those who are joining virtually through the Internet, to “prepare spiritually above all – in your communities, so that our gathering may be a sign of faith for the whole world!”

June 16, 2015

Preparándonos para la Jornada Mundial de la Juventud 2016

Jóvenes Adultos de 27 parroquias se están preparando para la 31va Jornada Mundial de la Juventud (JMJ) en Cracovia, Polonia, del 16 al 31 de julio de 2016.

June 16, 2015

Angela House transitions women into society after incarceration

In 2000, St. John Paul II made very clear statements to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops about the duty of Catholic Christians “to offer to those who commit crimes a way of redeeming themselves and making a positive return to society.”

June 16, 2015

Café Catholica to uncover love, truth and happiness

Thousands of young adults from across the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston are invited to attend Café Catholica, an annual summer young adult speaker series sponsored by the Archdiocese. The events, hosted by the Young Adult and Campus Ministry Office, will be held all four Mondays in July at St. Michael Catholic Church located near The Galleria at 1801 Sage Road in Houston.