The Texas Catholic Herald

April 25, 2016

Deacons urged to lead with confidence, humility

Diaconate leadership conference an opportunity to share experiences

April 25, 2016

Planting seeds of God’s love for vocations to ‘Take root, mature and bear fruit’

The theme Pope Francis chose for the 2016 World Day of Prayer for Vocations, which is held on Good Shepherd Sunday each year, is “The Church, Mother of Mercy.” During this Extraordinary Year of Mercy, the Holy Father urges all the faithful to assume their responsibility for the care and discernment of vocations through continued prayer and support of the Church.

April 25, 2016

Katy High School coach champions faith, others

St. Bartholomew parishioner to be inducted into Texas HS Football Hall of Fame

April 25, 2016

Archdiocesan agencies offer relief as region recovers from ‘historic’ floods

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and the Society of St. Vincent de Paul (SVDP) are working together with parishes in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston to offer emergency relief and recovery for our neighbors in need who have been impacted by the recent flooding.

April 25, 2016

Cardinal’s Circle making success stories for Inner City Catholic School students, families

Ariella Ortega realizes her Catholic school education shaped her into the person she is today. Just as notably, the senior at Cristo Rey Jesuit College Preparatory acknowledges the sacrifices her parents made to make that experience a reality.

April 25, 2016

Taking the Year of Mercy mission to heart

From new outreach projects, prayer services, formation programs and ministry ideas, the Extraordinary Jubilee of Mercy is inspiring many parishes across the Archdiocese to be creative and ambitious in witnessing God’s steadfast love in their communities.

April 25, 2016

Catholic Schools associate superintendent retiring after 60 years of teaching ‘truths of Jesus Christ’

Following more than six decades of educating Catholic school students — as well as teachers and administrators — Sister Charles Anne Solomon, O.P., is retiring at the end of the current academic year. The associate superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Archdiocese has served in the Catholic Schools Office (CSO) for the past 7 years.

April 25, 2016

Prayer Breakfast registration is open

The Prayer Breakfast is set for Thursday, July 28, at 7:30 a.m. at the Hilton Americas, located at 1600 Lamar St., Houston. Bishop Michael J. Sis, the sixth bishop of the Roman Catholic Diocese of San Angelo, is set to be the keynote speaker.

April 12, 2016

Social studies becomes a lesson in social justice

Each year, the students of St. Laurence Catholic School in Sugar Land combine social studies and social teachings to not only discuss the Catholic response to some of the big issues that confront the world, but to make a difference, as Christ teaches each of us.

April 12, 2016

Hundreds attend UST’s annual 2-mile Way of the Cross

On Good Friday, Catholics from all across Houston participated in the 16th annual Way of the Cross, emulating Christ’s walk to Calvary.