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September 28, 2021
Firefighters Mass honors first responders lost in line of duty
On Sunday, Oct. 17, the Archdiocese will thank and pray for all firefighters from departments and volunteers at the annual Archdiocesan Firefighters Mass.
September 28, 2021
Serra Club honors Bishop Sheltz, altar servers with Mass
Seminarians, religious and laity reflect on the meaning of altar serving and its impact on the discernment experience
September 28, 2021
New dorms at St. Mary’s Seminary blessed on Sept. 12
Generous supporters of the IGNITE: “Our Faith, Our Mission” Capital Campaign gathered for a dorm blessing held at St. Mary’s Seminary, Sept. 12.
September 28, 2021
Opening hearts, minds: How Gratia Plena is reaching a community in need of help
Ministry expands care to offer mental health advocacy to underserved Vietnamese communities
September 28, 2021
Ministry of Jesus Christ sees growth in Archdiocesan permanent diaconate program
Local Church witnesses immense grace, growth in permanent diaconate
September 28, 2021
HENRITZE: The challenges of accompaniment
The greatest challenge in accompaniment relationships is that of commitment.
September 28, 2021
ARIENZA: A seminarian’s reflections on celibacy
God would not be a compassionate, generous and loving God if He were calling me to a life devoid of any joy or happiness.
September 28, 2021
Faith must identify with those who suffer, pope says at Mass in Slovakia
The world needs Christians who are “signs of contradiction,” who show the beauty of the Gospel rather than hostility toward others, Pope Francis said.
September 14, 2021
Houston Catholics step up to help Louisiana neighbors still struggling after Ida
As soon as the wreckage from Hurricane Ida cleared, Houston parishioners rushed to the aid of struggling neighbors across the Sabine River.
September 14, 2021
Catholic Charities brings hope to Afghan refugees
Catholic Charities in Galveston-Houston is working to support Afghan refugees coming to Houston. Catholic Charities Case Manager Samira understands: she herself fled Afghanistan in 2013.Also in this Section
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