The Texas Catholic Herald

March 28, 2023

Pope Francis names Bishop Flores of South Texas to synod preparatory commission

Mario Cardinal Grech, secretary-general of the Synod, has named Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Brownsville, Texas and six others to be members of the preparatory commission for the general assembly of the Synod of Bishops in October.

March 28, 2023

REGIS: The meaning of repetition

It is said that repetition is the mother of learning, and in prayer, the more we keep on trying, the more we learn how to reach those heart-to-heart conversations with God and grow in our spiritual life.

March 28, 2023

AUZENNE: Catholic women make history

For National Women’s History Month, a time when we reflect on the contributions of women to culture, science, art and society, let's reflect on three notable Catholic women who make an impact on the American Church.

March 28, 2023

COLBERT: AYC - Gift received, gift shared

On July 28 to 30, we will gather more than 1,000 young people to break open the theme of giftedness, service and stewardship with our vibrant keynote speakers.

March 22, 2023

New ‘In Viaggio’ film profiles Pope Francis’ world travels, available on streaming platforms March 31

After a brief theatrical run in the U.S., a new film that profiles Pope Francis’s last decade of traveling the world as the pontiff of the Catholic Church will be available on most online streaming sites on March 31.

March 16, 2023

Do you hear the people sing? St. Thomas High School’s production of Les Misérables is epic

For all its grandeur and legacy, the musical Les Misérables remains a musical that is about love and about mercy. It follows the intertwined lives of the convict Jean Valjean, sentenced to a chain gang for stealing a loaf of bread and attempting various escapes. Paroled at the beginning of the musical, he’ll eventually make a decision that will ripple across decades. It runs March 24 to 26 at St. Thomas High School.

March 14, 2023

A ‘fitting tribute’: Co-Cathedral, Archdiocese announce Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza Plaza

After responding to numerous challenges over the last 15 years, the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is moving forward to complete the master plan for the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart first developed over two decades ago.

March 14, 2023

Trail rides rustle up Texas history for parishes, schools

With a keen and careful eye, Taylor Reilly kept watch over groups of wandering students clad in their best Western wear. The sound of small cowboys and cowgirls at St. Ambrose Catholic School near The Heights were quickly drowned out by squeals of delight as the Sam Houston Trail Ride circled their wagons.

March 14, 2023

Journeying to Easter: Rite of Election held at four parishes

Name by name, the 1,820 registered candidates and catechumens of the Archdiocese were announced during four Rite of Election celebrations on Feb. 26 held around the Archdiocese.

March 14, 2023

St. Peter Catholic – A Career and Technical High School breaks ground

Celebrating the creation of Houston’s first Catholic career and technical school, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo welcomed the first admitted students to the school along with donors and members of the school’s board of trustees March 7.