The Texas Catholic Herald

February 22, 2011

Family Life Conference, April 1-2

April 1 to 2, join the Office of Family Life Ministry of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston for the Family Life Conference. This event offers professional development for clergy, lay pastoral ministers, parish staff, movement and organization leaders, and key parish volunteers in leadership positions.

February 22, 2011

Guidelines for Lenten observance

Lent is a penitential season and as such religious practice such as daily Mass, reception of the Sacrament of Penance, the devotion of the Stations of the Cross, works of charity and justice, and acts of self-denial are highly encouraged.

February 22, 2011

Operation Rice Bowl kicks off Lenten almsgiving to help those in need locally and around the world

Lenten almsgiving is a tenant of the Catholic faith, but with so many in need, it’s often hard to decide to whom or what one should give. Catholic Relief Service’s Operation Rice Bowl is an annual Lenten program which begins on Ash Wednesday, March 9.

February 22, 2011

Workshops prep Catholics for Advocacy Day

On April 6, Catholics from across Texas will converge on the State Capitol in Austin to discuss with legislators issues important to the faithful.

February 22, 2011

DSF allows faithful to be ‘heard’ through 60 ministries in local Church in 2011

Commitment Weekend is Feb. 26 to 27 throughout the Archdiocese.

February 22, 2011

Pastoral Planning Process asks faithful about their needs, aspirations through ‘listening sessions’

In the coming months, local Catholics are being asked to participate in group listening sessions designed to answer the question, “What’s next for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston?”

February 22, 2011

Permanent deacons finish journey to become ‘living icons of charity’

Thirty five ordained to Permanent Diaconate of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

February 8, 2011

2011 DSF Commitment Weekend

Commitment Weekend for the 2011 Diocesan Services Fund of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is Feb. 26 to 27. The theme is “He who hears you, hears Me” (Luke 10:16).

February 8, 2011

Teen Talk (1)

“What is the most important lesson your family has taught you about God?”

February 8, 2011

Bishop Rizzotto Golf Classic, March 10

Eighth annual event supports St. Dominic Village and its programs.