The Texas Catholic Herald

December 28, 2021

2021: A Year in Review

In Houston and abroad, it was a year of highs and lows and changes. Here's a look at the stories that impacted 2021.

December 28, 2021

Journeying together: Synod planning, training underway in Archdiocese

Leaders around the Archdiocese continue work in the local Synod process, hosting several events and facilitator trainings, in response to Pope Francis's call for a Church that listens.

December 28, 2021

Adult formation deepens faith, discipleship to answer Christ’s call

For over four decades, an Archdiocesan program has provided authentic Catholic teachings taught by approved instructors with masters or doctoral degrees in theological disciplines.

December 28, 2021

Ecumenical, Interreligious Commission plans collaboration with Interfaith Ministries in 2022

The Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Office of Ecumenical & Interreligious Affairs (OEIA) recently visited Interfaith Ministries for Greater Houston to discuss collaborative ideas and how to better represent the Catholic voice in interfaith and ecumenical dialogue efforts.

December 28, 2021

Catholic schools introduce CROSS Academies

For the eight campuses that make up what has been historically known as the Inner City Catholic Schools (ICCS) group within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, there is an extra special reason to celebrate this Christmas season—they will be starting the new year off with a brand-new name: The CROSS Academies.

December 28, 2021

Pope to kids: Jesus loves you and wants you to love others

At a festive Christmas gathering, Pope Francis told children that Christmas is a sign of how much God loves them, and they are called to share that love.

December 28, 2021

SAMUELS: The historic mission, service of the Josephites

Meet the St. Joseph’s Society of the Sacred Heart, also called the Josephites, a community of Catholic priests and brothers committed to serving the African American Catholic community for 150 years.

December 28, 2021

PHAM: A teen’s guide to evangelizing on social media

How can people of all ages use social media to evangelize to their friends and communities? It all starts with knowing oneself.

December 28, 2021

Hit in theaters and now online: ‘Christmas with The Chosen: The Messengers’

A Christmas special from "The Chosen" continues to wow and inspire.

December 22, 2021

A mirror of Christ: Bishop Sheltz’s life, legacy of serving the local Church

A true servant leader, retired Auxiliary Bishop George Arthur Sheltz, a Houston native who served his home diocese for more than 50 years as a priest, died Dec. 21.