The Texas Catholic Herald

May 23, 2023

POMETTO: Living in chastity, living in joy

Regardless of our vocation in life, if we say “yes” to God’s call to follow, He is faithful, and He will lead us to the life of love that is promised to all those who follow Him.

May 23, 2023

CIESIELSKI: End-of life planning - Getting your temporal, spiritual house in order

Jesus Himself experienced a sense of frustration when He encountered His disciples’ repeated resistance to announcing His going to Jerusalem to suffer and die.

May 23, 2023

Welcoming the Stranger: Catholic Charities-run center helps migrants on their journey

In an act of social justice and a response to God's call to care for the stranger, Catholic Charities in Houston operates a center to help migrants as border policies to continue to change.

May 9, 2023

Cardinal DiNardo thanks 1,100 celebrating ‘intimate’ dinner for 175th Archdiocese Anniversary Gala

A landmark gala celebrates the Archdiocese's 175th anniversary as a reflection of the dedication and faith of many.

May 9, 2023

Taking to heart the treasures of the Rosary

During May, many Catholics turn to Mary in prayer and devotion, especially through the Rosary.

May 9, 2023

Faith unfolds as new Shroud of Turin exhibit reveals surprises

Entering a cave-like entrance, visitors at the National Museum of Funeral History in north Houston confront a life-size statue lying in the tomb, a replica of the man’s body image from the Shroud of Turin.

May 9, 2023

Forming catechists to live out their vocation, pass on a living faith

The office of the Archdiocese that supports ministry work is the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, which currently serves pastors, catechetical leaders and catechists whose primary role is directing religious education, sacramental preparation and faith formation for children and adults

May 9, 2023

Sugar Land Catholic school claims winning poet laureates two years in a row

Out of more than 800 Catholic school students submitting poems in an annual contest, 16 were chosen for their winning imagery at an awards ceremony sponsored by Catholic Literary Arts.

May 9, 2023

Bishops release North American final document, end continental stage of Synod

The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops and the Canadian Conference of Catholic Bishops have issued the North American final document for the Continental Stage of the 2021-2024 Synod: For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation, and Mission.

May 9, 2023

‘God is with us’ amid evil of mass shooting, says Cleveland deacon

As the small Texas community of Cleveland grapples with a mass shooting, the local Catholic parish is turning to prayer and trust in God.