The Texas Catholic Herald

October 16, 2012

Faith formation never stops

We have only just entered into the Year of Faith with the 50th anniversary of the opening session of Vatican Council II and the 20th anniversary of the promulgation of the Catechism of the Catholic Church. As a Church we have been preparing for these anniversaries, but more importantly for the work that lies ahead.

October 16, 2012

Year of Faith: Catholic identity among youth

Being Catholic means that our faith is at the heart of who we are; the values, practices and norms of the Catholic faith have intertwined with our sense of self-identity. This identity becomes a compass for our life, helping us to make choices and put our faith into action. In light of this, our beliefs and practices as faithful Catholics are not things we put on or take off.

October 16, 2012

Growing in faith

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston releases Catechetical framework for Catholic learning.

October 16, 2012

Casa de Esperanza celebrates 30 years

Growth has enabled the agency to serve thousands of children and their families.

October 16, 2012

Office of Aging educates seniors about financial abuse through H-FAST

The Archdiocesan Office of Aging Ministry recognizes the gifts and needs of senior adults and responds with resources and programs to enhance these years of their lives.

October 15, 2012

All Souls Day Masses at Catholic Cemeteries

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Catholic Cemeteries All Souls Day Masses are set for Friday, Nov. 2.

October 15, 2012

Archdiocese celebrates priesthood and consecrated life

Daniel Cardinal DiNardo will celebrate Mass at Corpus Christi Catholic Church in honor of the 44 priests and sisters in the Archdiocese who are celebrating 25, 50, 60 and 75 years of ordination or religious vows in 2012.

October 2, 2012

Habits on Harleys

CHRISTUS Foundation for HealthCare announces its 8th annual Nun Run on Saturday, Oct. 20. This 50-mile, Blue Knight police-escorted motorcycle ride begins at the motherhouse of the Congregation of the Sisters of Charity of the Incarnate Word

October 2, 2012

Immigration, HHS mandate among topics in seminary lecture, Oct. 18

The Monsignor William D. Steele lecture is set for Thursday, Oct. 18, at 7 p.m. at Nold Auditorium in St. Mary Seminary, 9845 Memorial Dr

October 2, 2012

Meeting for couples interested in adopting infants

The Voluntary Infant Adoption Program at Catholic Charities will be hosting “Adoption: A Loving Option” at 6 p.m. Monday, Oct. 15.