The Texas Catholic Herald

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.

April 26, 2011

Mass of Thanksgiving marks Beatification of John Paul II, May 1

Daniel Cardinal DiNardo will celebrate an Archdiocesan Mass of Thanksgiving for the Beatification of John Paul II on May 1 at 9 a.m. at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Pkwy., Houston.

April 26, 2011

Catholic Home Missions Appeal, May 1

The national Catholic Home Missions Appeal is May 1 at parishes in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. There are 87 Catholic home mission dioceses in the United States. Whether due to the rugged terrain or the poverty of the population, these dioceses are for the most part unable to fund by themselves the most basic and essential pastoral works.

April 26, 2011

Archdiocese continues Pastoral Plan listening sessions

The Archdiocese of Galveston- Houston is continuing to host listening sessions, during which the faithful can share what they need and hope for from the Church in the coming years.

April 26, 2011

Serra Club hosting conference and lecture in June

The Serra Club of Houston is sponsoring a Mass and dinner for all Serrans, June 18. Daniel Cardinal DiNardo will celebrate the 5 p.m. Mass at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, 1111 St. Joseph Pkwy., Houston.

April 26, 2011

‘Sacred and Safe’

When it comes to child safety the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston has various programs in place. This year, parishes across the Archdiocese will launch a new safe environment education program called Sacred and Safe.