The Texas Catholic Herald

October 25, 2022

Now is the time to act to protect the planet, advocates say

Scientists and local leaders at recent Archdiocesan conference on environmental issues said the Church must do more to heed the call of Pope Francis’s environmental encyclical “Laudato Si’” to mitigate and prevent the dire consequences to human life stemming from climate change caused by human activity.

October 25, 2022

Simple steps with the Rosary bring serious spirituality

With October being a month dedicated to the Mother of God and the Rosary, these last few weeks before Advent offer a special opportunity to spend some time with the Blessed Mother.

October 25, 2022

Inviting men in the pews into a journey to serve the Church as deacons

The positive growth trend that began over 50 years ago in the Archdiocese, where adult men “in the pews” answered the call to serve the local Church as permanent deacons, still continues today.

October 25, 2022

Pioneers of Catholic education, Dominican Sisters of Houston continue ministry today

In September 1882, with the approval of Bishop Nicholas Gallagher, third Catholic bishop of Galveston, 20 Dominican sisters arrived in Galveston from Ohio to pioneer Catholic education in Texas.

October 25, 2022

Steps for Students hits the ground running with presenting sponsor

The Steps for Students 5K Walk/Run, set for Feb. 11, 2023, welcomed its new presenting sponsor, Gilbert Andrew Garcia and Garcia Hamilton & Associates, donating $25,000 for Catholic education at the beginning of Hispanic Heritage Month.

October 25, 2022

Holy Rosary in Houston hosts several events to celebrate veterans

Several events to celebrate Veterans Day are set for Nov. 4 to 18 at Holy Rosary Catholic Church, located at 3617 Milam St. in Houston.

October 25, 2022

Nun Run on motorcycles raises funds for school clinics

Roaring motorcycles mingled with melodic church bells as more than 300 people were riding out of the Villa de Matel convent grounds on Oct. 15, raising funds for nine Catholic school clinics keeping children healthy.

October 25, 2022

Forever Healing: Centennial celebration caps San José Clinic’s 100th year

San José Clinic hosted its Forever Healing: Centennial Celebration event and raised over $1.03 million to recognize the history, collaborations and partnerships that have helped the clinic endeavor for 100 years of healing underserved and uninsured citizens.

October 25, 2022

Nov. 9 award dinner supports the education of priests from China

Spiritan China Education Fund for Advanced Formation will host its third Father Matteo Ricci, SJ, Dinner on Wednesday, Nov. 9, at 6 p.m., at Ocean Palace Seafood Restaurant.

October 25, 2022

Catholic Mobilizing Network names award in Archbishop Fiorenza’s honor

At an Oct. 10 ceremony at the Vatican Embassy in Washington, Catholic advocates working to bring an end to the death penalty acknowledged leaders in the fight against capital punishment in the U.S., as well as unveiling a new award named in honor of the late Archbishop Fiorenza.