The Texas Catholic Herald

November 12, 2019

Tens of thousands of seafarers receive God’s love, mercy through ‘Fishers of Men’

Tens of thousands of seafarers who enter the ports in the Houston area each year receive God’s love and mercy through the evangelistic work of the Catholic Church.

November 12, 2019

CRS, Catholic Charities recognize local leaders

Catholic Relief Services and the Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston honored local leaders with recent awards

November 12, 2019

TOROK: Saintly young people in the race

In this season of saints, the Church continues to give us some pearls of wisdom toward living a life of holiness.

November 12, 2019

NGUYEN: Gratefulness is the secret to joy — the best vehicle for evangelization

Happiness and joy are both delightful experiences, yet there’s a fine line of difference. Happiness is brought by good circumstances, while joy is present regardless of circumstances.

November 12, 2019

JOHNSON: Shhh... silence is golden, especially for people with heart problems

This column is not a medical one about ways to help you or your loved one’s arrhythmia or tachycardia. Nor is it your typical one about the importance of communication in marriage. Everyone knows good communication is key to any healthy relationship.

November 12, 2019

JOHNSON: Shhh... El silencio, remedio áureo para personas con problemas del corazón

Este no es un artículo médico sobre lo que le puede ayudar, a usted o a un ser querido, sobre la taquicardia o la arritmia cardíaca; tampoco es el típico artículo sobre la importancia de la comunicación en el matrimonio.

November 12, 2019

11th Annual In Memoria concert to be held at the Co-Cathedral Nov. 24

On Sunday, Nov. 24 at 3 p.m., the Archdiocesan Choir, under the direction of Dr. Richard Lopez of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston’s Office of Worship, will perform the Houston premiere of Frank La Rocca’s Mass of the Americas at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart as part of the choir’s 11th annual In Memoria concert.

October 25, 2019

For Kingwood priest, a longtime Astros fan, baseball is contemplative sport

Two World Series game losses were the last thing Father T.J. Dolce wanted for his birthday. When his beloved Houston Astros earned their trip to the 2019 World Series to take on the Washington Nationals in the Fall Classic, Father Dolce knew his Oct. 23 birthday would coincide with Game 2 of World Series.

October 24, 2019

Former Astros batboy: Win or lose, baseball is better with faith

At 17, Matthew Blake was living the dream of most young baseball players. A stroke of luck got him in Minute Maid Park prepping dugouts as a teenage batboy for the Houston Astros and their visiting teams.

October 22, 2019

Mother church of Texas, Mary statue begins months-long restoration effort

The Blessed Virgin Mary might have the best views of all Galveston Island, sunrise or sunset. But for now, the statue of St. Mary, Star of the Sea, has been temporarily removed from atop the historic St. Mary Cathedral Basilica as both the statue and church receive facelifts.