The Texas Catholic Herald

May 24, 2011

Serra clubs to host annual conference

For those interested in pursuing a vocation in the Catholic Church in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, the local Serra clubs are sometimes a first point of contact.

May 23, 2011

Angel House at St. Dominic Village in need of furniture

As a result of the expanding program, St. Dominic Village is in need of donated furniture in good condition to furnish more rooms for those in need. If you have or know of someone who has furniture that might be appropriate.

May 23, 2011

Unity Explosion ready to ignite June 15-19

Unity Explosion is celebrating 21 years of a liturgically-focused, faith-based evangelization conference.

May 10, 2011

Prayer for Vocations Day set for May 15

The Vatican has called for the 48th World Day of Prayer for Vocations to be observed May 15, the fourth Sunday of Easter, commonly known as Good Shepherd Sunday. Pope Benedict XVI set the theme for the occasion, "Proposing Vocations in the Local Church," in his message for the World Day of Prayer for Vocations.

May 10, 2011

5 minutes with ... Deacon Dan Foley

5 minutes with...Deacon Dan Foley

May 10, 2011

El papa Benedicto beatifica al papa Juan Pablo ‘por su fe’

“Juan Pablo II es beato por su fe, una fe fuerte, generosa y apostólica”, dijo el papa Benedicto XVI el 1 de mayo apenas minutos después de formalmente beatificar a su predecesor.

May 10, 2011

Other mothers

There is an old expression about a mother always on her knees, laboring for her children. Paula Spear said she is a testament to that, but besides her “24/7” workload as a guardian, she is constantly praying for all of the infants she has cared for through Catholic Charities foster care services.

May 10, 2011

Archdiocese celebrates John Paul II beatification

Archdiocese celebrates John Paul II beatification: Local Catholics remember beloved pope via Masses and gatherings.

May 10, 2011

Archdiocesan Prayer Breakfast to bring local Catholics together for faith, fellowship

Inspired after attending the National Catholic Prayer Breakfast in Washington, D.C., a few years ago, Houston lawyer and Archdiocesan Development board member Brock Akers brought an idea home with him.

April 26, 2011

An Archdiocesan Night at the Dynamo, April 29

On April 29, the Dynamo squares off against the D.C. United at 7:30 p.m. during the Archdiocese of Galveston- Houston’s Night at the Dynamo. Fans are encouraged to attend the Dynamo game in support of Catholic education.