The Texas Catholic Herald

August 21, 2012

Catholic Night at the Astros set for Sept. 21

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and the network of Catholic Schools will celebrate Catholic Family Night at the Astros game on Friday, Sept 21, at 7:05 p.m. at Minute Maid Park.

August 17, 2012

Archdiocese prepares for Blue Mass

The annual Blue Mass will be celebrated on Saturday, Sept. 29 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, located at 1111 St. Joseph Pkwy. All active and retired employees of criminal justice agencies and their supporters are encouraged to attend.

August 10, 2012

U.S. Catholic educators to gather in Houston in April

The National Catholic Educational Association will host its annual convention in Houston in 2013. The national conference provides an opportunity for area Catholic educators, catechists, administrators, pastors and parents to join thousands of their peers from throughout the nation to gain new knowledge from experts in their fields and renew their excitement and passion for teaching

August 9, 2012

Shepherd’s Cup Charity Golf Classic tees off Oct. 22

The Galveston-Houston Knights of Columbus Charities will present Daniel Cardinal DiNardo’s fifth annual Shepherd’s Cup Charity Golf Classic benefiting Catholic education, faith formation and St. Mary Seminary on Monday, Oct. 22, 10 a.m. at Kingwood Country Club.

August 9, 2012

Walk the walk of the poor

The Society of St. Vincent de Paul invites the public to be a part of the Friends of the Poor Walk. The one-mile walk is scheduled for Saturday, Sept. 29. The Friends of the Poor Walk is a national program coordinated by the development team at the national office of the society.

August 8, 2012

Marriage course set

A foundational course on the doctrine and theology of marriage for all couples and individuals working in marriage ministry is set for Aug. 25 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. at St. Dominic Archdiocesan Center, Morkovsky Hall, Room 205. The cost is $30 per couple or $20 individual.

August 8, 2012

50th anniversary of Wedding Anniversary Jubilee set

This year marks the golden anniversary of the annual Archdiocesan Wedding Anniversary Jubilee celebration, which honors couples celebrating their 50th and 25th wedding anniversaries.

August 8, 2012

Parish social ministry important to neighbors in need

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Parish Social Ministry classes will begin Aug. 30 and run through Dec. 13 at St. Mary’s Seminary, 9845 Memorial Dr., on Thursday evenings from 7 p.m. to 9:45 p.m. in the Nold Building.

August 8, 2012

Respect Life certificate program begins in the fall

The 2012 fall semester of the Certificate in Life, Justice and Peace Course sessions begin Aug. 27 and will be held every Monday for 11 weeks.Topics include “Moral Formation in Christ,” “The Person and Economics,” “Grace and the Virtues” and “The Person and Politics.”

August 7, 2012

It's not your parents' faith formation

New titles of two Archdiocesan ministries announce faith development is a lifelong endeavor.