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July 19, 2011

Planning for a family

NFP Awareness Week to be celebrated across the nation, July 24 to 30

July 19, 2011

El papa Benedicto nombra obispo de Texas para dirigir diócesis en Puerto Rico

El papa Benedicto XVI ha nombrado al obispo Álvaro Corrada del Río de Tyler, Texas, a dirigir la Diócesis de Mayagüez, Puerto Rico.

June 21, 2011

Archdiocesan Youth Conference to take place July 15-17 at Hilton Americas in Houston

The 55th Archdiocesan Youth Conference, “Rooted in Christ,” will be July 15 to 17 at the Hilton Americas Hotel, 1600 Lamar St., Houston.

June 21, 2011

A call from above: Pope Benedict XVI rings the International Space Station

Daniel Cardinal DiNardo and about 40 Catholics from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston were at Mission Control at NASA-Johnson Space Center to witness the historic conversation — the first time any Pope has spoken to astronauts in space.

June 21, 2011

Second Archdiocesan Prayer Breakfast features Father James Martin, S.J.

On July 13, the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is holding its annual Archdiocesan Prayer Breakfast featuring keynote speaker Father James Martin, S.J., author of "The Jesuit Guide to (Almost) Everything" and culture editor of “America” Magazine.

June 21, 2011

Meditative prayer: A salve for modern day life

Father Laurence Freeman, the spiritual guide and director of the World Community for Christian Meditation, was in Houston recently to spread the word about the benefits of meditative or contemplative prayer, a traditional form of prayer that is said to be making resurgence across the globe.

June 21, 2011

A tale of transition: 2011 Valedictorians and Salutatorians

The following is a look at the valedictorians and salutatorians of Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston’s Catholic high schools — those who answered the call to be faithful students at every level of academics and service.

June 21, 2011

Our Lady of Walsingham dedicates shrine, prepares for ordinariate

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston’s only Anglican Use parish has erected a new shrine to its patroness, Our Lady of Walsingham.

June 21, 2011

Four ordained to priesthood for Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

Representing the diversity of the local Church, newly ordained priests Fathers Eurel Manzano, Jude Ezuma, Phong Nguyen and Victor Perez all share one call to serve the Lord.

May 24, 2011

Archdiocesan faithful drawn to Vatican City for John Paul II beatification

Local Catholics reflect on their momentous pilgrimage to Rome for the celebration.

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