The Texas Catholic Herald

September 13, 2011

Our youth

Over 2 million youth gathered in Madrid, Spain for an unforgettable spiritual experience at World Youth Day. Well represented among the faithful were several from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. These are their stories.

September 13, 2011

Corpus Christi School educator presented with Landram award

Caught by surprise, Mary Ramirez, a kindergarten teacher at Corpus Christi School in Houston, received the second annual Sally Landram Excellence in Education Award. The award is given to an educator who best exhibits extraordinary commitment to Catholic school education.

September 13, 2011

A feature on vocations in the Archdiocese...5 minutes with Sister Maureen O'Connell

Born and raised in Chicago, Sister Maureen O’Connell has been familiar – and in practice – of the motto “to protect and serve” as a police officer in her native city before joining the Dominicans 30 years ago.

August 9, 2011

Mark the 10th anniversary of 9/11 at Mass for Justice and Peace

The Archdiocesan Office of Justice and Peace and Pax Christi will host a Justice and Peace Mass on the 10th anniversary of Sept. 11. The Mass will be held at 11 a.m. at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Pkwy., Houston.

August 9, 2011

Twinning program continues to thrive in Archdiocese

Students receive benefit that helps offset the cost for a Catholic education.

August 9, 2011

Living Liturgy: Deepen, nurture, celebrate

Catholics are at times accused of not being well-rooted in Scripture. It may be true that many or even most Catholics do not quote Scripture by chapter and verse.

August 9, 2011

Our Lady of Mount Carmel School: Educating, empowering since 1954

“Catholic Schools Spotlight” is a series focusing on Archdiocesan schools and their commitment to the mission of the Church — to educate and form the whole person in mind, heart and spirit. Each feature will spotlight a different Archdiocesan school and offer an insight into the school’s community and culture.

August 9, 2011

Strake Jesuit principal remembered as ‘a man for others’

Richard Charles Nevle, principal of Strake Jesuit College Preparatory for the last 20 years, died July 17. He was 69.

August 9, 2011

Still lighting the way

Superintendent for Catholic Schools Sister Kevina Keating talks of the road map to success and making education affordable for everyone in 2011-12.

August 9, 2011

Jornada Mundial de la Juventud: Evento abre mes después que España marca 75 aniversario de guerra

La Jornada Mundial de la Juventud 2011 abrirá después del 75to aniversario del comienzo de la Guerra Civil Española, evento nacional del cual muchos “mileniales” podrían saber poco, aunque impactó profundamente la Iglesia Católica de España.