The Texas Catholic Herald

March 15, 2011

5 minutes with ... Art and Ginger Otto

A regular feature on vocations in the Archdiocese

March 15, 2011

Hope in Renewal: Implementing the Roman Missal

The Office of Worship hosted nine workshops in February and early March to provide vision and formation for parishes planning for the implementation of the third edition of the Roman Missal.

March 15, 2011

Maritime ministry training gains perspective from long-time former seafarers turned ministers

Required to be gone months at a time from home and family, the seafaring profession is not for the faint of spirit, but many who choose the life never forget the hospitable welcomes received at port following a long journey.

March 15, 2011

Conference tackles diversity in the Church

Dr. Scott Alexander spoke about the history of confrontation and conflict between the Catholic and Muslim faiths and the Second Vatican Council's pronouncements on interreligious relations during the keynote address at February’s Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Catechetical Conference.

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.