The Texas Catholic Herald

February 26, 2013

Mission team tells of most recent trip

The St. Laurence Parish Medical and Spiritual team, consisting of 43 people, prepared for its 12th annual medical and spiritual mission project by attending Mass. The team joined Bishop James A. Tamayo of the Diocese of Laredo to serve the poor in Laredo and in the poor colonias along the border in the vicinity of Zapata, El Cenizo and Rio Bravo, Texas.

February 26, 2013

The Baptismal character of Lent

Nearly two weeks into our Lenten journey, many people are now settled into whatever special Lenten practices they may have chosen for themselves.

February 26, 2013

100 years for Holy Rosary Parish

Holy Rosary Catholic Church was founded by the Dominican Friars in 1913 when they were invited by Bishop Nicholas A. Gallagher to serve the needs of 125 families living in what was then Houston’s south side.

February 26, 2013

Moody Foundation awards $5 million to O’Connell College Preparatory

O’Connell College Preparatory School has been awarded a $5 million grant by Galveston’s Moody Foundation.

February 12, 2013

Scripture: The roadmap of faith

There was a pastor known for repeatedly using particular phrases and images in his homilies.

February 12, 2013

I believe...

The Apostles’ Creed was originally a profession of faith required of converts to Christianity before they were baptized. As a formula of belief, it goes back in substance, if not in words, to the twelve Apostles.

February 12, 2013

Giving a helping hand

On Feb. 16 the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart parish will hold its second annual Caritas Day.

February 12, 2013

Making straight the pathway

Upcoming educational conference in Houston tackles healthcare legislation, urges Catholics to embrace Christ-centered healthcare instead.

February 12, 2013

Pastoral Plan Process sets objectives

To ensure the Archdiocese grows with the needs of our faithful, Cardinal DiNardo presented the idea of “fostering a spirituality of communion” and introduced three pathways — living our faith, sharing our faith and nurturing our faith — to be used in creating the bridge to our future.

February 12, 2013

Courage and ‘culture of communion’

Vatican prefect calls for unity and reunification at Houston symposium.