The Texas Catholic Herald

March 15, 2011

Teen Talk

"Teen talk" is a series focusing on young people. In collaboration with the Office of Youth Ministry of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, members of the Youth Ambassadors of Christ (the Archdiocesan Youth Council) are asked to answer one question. This week's question: “What is the most important lesson your family has taught you about God?”

March 15, 2011

Family Life Conference kicks off April 1-2

April 1 to 2, the Office of Family Life Ministry of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will host its Family Life Conference.

March 15, 2011

‘Listening sessions’ offer faithful chance to tell Archdiocese about needs, hopes

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is beginning a year-long Pastoral Planning Process starting this month. Daniel Cardinal DiNardo is inviting all Catholics to participate in listening sessions to hear what the faithful appreciate, hope for and need from the Catholic Church in the coming years.

March 15, 2011

Proceso de Planificación Pastoral pide a los fieles acerca de sus necesidades, y aspiraciones a través de “sesiones de escucha”

En los próximos meses, a los católicos de esta zona se les invitará a participar en sesiones de escucha diseñadas para responder a la pregunta: "¿Cuál es el futuro de la Arquidiócesis de Galveston-Houston?" El Cardenal Daniel DiNardo ha puesto en marcha estas sesiones para evaluar la fe y las necesidades de los católicos de la zona. Las respuestas de estas sesiones guiarán el desarrollo de un nuevo plan pastoral de la Arquidiócesis.

February 22, 2011

Family Life Conference, April 1-2

April 1 to 2, join the Office of Family Life Ministry of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston for the Family Life Conference. This event offers professional development for clergy, lay pastoral ministers, parish staff, movement and organization leaders, and key parish volunteers in leadership positions.

February 22, 2011

Guidelines for Lenten observance

Lent is a penitential season and as such religious practice such as daily Mass, reception of the Sacrament of Penance, the devotion of the Stations of the Cross, works of charity and justice, and acts of self-denial are highly encouraged.

February 22, 2011

Operation Rice Bowl kicks off Lenten almsgiving to help those in need locally and around the world

Lenten almsgiving is a tenant of the Catholic faith, but with so many in need, it’s often hard to decide to whom or what one should give. Catholic Relief Service’s Operation Rice Bowl is an annual Lenten program which begins on Ash Wednesday, March 9.

February 22, 2011

Workshops prep Catholics for Advocacy Day

On April 6, Catholics from across Texas will converge on the State Capitol in Austin to discuss with legislators issues important to the faithful.

February 22, 2011

DSF allows faithful to be ‘heard’ through 60 ministries in local Church in 2011

Commitment Weekend is Feb. 26 to 27 throughout the Archdiocese.

February 22, 2011

Pastoral Planning Process asks faithful about their needs, aspirations through ‘listening sessions’

In the coming months, local Catholics are being asked to participate in group listening sessions designed to answer the question, “What’s next for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston?”