The Texas Catholic Herald

May 24, 2011

Pro-life and politics: Goals met, challenges remain during current legislative session

In Austin, the sonogram (House Bill 15) and “Choose Life” license plate (HB 238) bills are two high-profile pieces of legislation that have garnered strong support from state legislators. Both are advocated by the Texas Catholic Conference.

May 24, 2011

Office of Communications serves as ‘voice’ of Archdiocese

DSF-supported department shares the Good News through modern and traditional means.

May 24, 2011

Welcoming Holy Spirit on Pentecost Sunday

On June 12, Catholics the world over will observe Pentecost Sunday. This also is a time for Catholic adults to receive the sacrament of Confirmation, which will happen locally at various parishes throughout the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

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.