The Texas Catholic Herald

September 12, 2023

BRILL: ‘Color’ Masses signify variety of ways to share faith, service

As we look forward to the upcoming months, our Archdiocese is preparing to celebrate a series of “Color Masses” that hold deep significance within the Roman Catholic tradition.

September 6, 2023

Echoing St. John Paul II, Pope Francis tells WYD: ‘Be not afraid!’

In Lisbon, Pope Francis recalls WYD founder’s message of courage

September 1, 2023

Archdiocesan Choir lifts spirits at Minute Maid Park with National Anthem performance

Ahead of the Houston Astros vs. Boston Red Sox game, the Archdiocesan Choir sang the National Anthem in center field at Minute Maid Park on Aug. 24 to loud applause.

August 15, 2023

Catholic schools welcome new school year embracing change

School is back in session for the 12 Catholic high schools and 45 Catholic primary schools in the Archdiocese. As the start of the school year brings new beginnings, this school year is the twilight year for Superintendent of Catholic Schools Dr. Debra Haney.

August 15, 2023

New Catholic career and technical high school prepares for first-year students

The very first teacher hired for the new St. Peter Catholic Career and Technical High School is excited to be part of this innovative academic project combining college preparation and workforce career-ready skills.

August 15, 2023

In Brief: Black Catholics in Archdiocese attend national congress, Father Sample appointed vicar for Clergy in Archdiocese

85 Black Catholics from Archdiocese attend national congress in Maryland; New vicar for clergy in archdiocese appointed.

August 15, 2023

Fostering spiritual growth through sacred Liturgy, faithful participation

The Office of Worship in the Archdiocese has a mission to ensure that the sacred Liturgy remains the primary source of spiritual growth, development of the Church, and encounters with Christ for all faithful.

August 15, 2023

Annual youth conference reveals Jesus, spiritual gifts to 1,400-plus teens from Archdiocese

Led by the commanding yet humble and endearing voice of Father Houston Okonma, more than 1,000 teens joined their chaperones in a solemn Eucharistic Procession around the Hilton-Americas Houston hotel in downtown Houston during the 2023 Archdiocesan Youth Conference on July 29.

August 15, 2023

Whoop! Aggie Catholics say ‘Howdy’ to their new parish church

Aggie Catholics have a new church to call their spiritual home.

August 15, 2023

‘The Miracle Club’ highlights healing in many ways

The recent release of “The Miracle Club” movie brings a trifecta of award-winning actresses, which even has one of its stars fangirling over working with Grande Dame Maggie Smith and industry legend Kathy Bates.