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September 14, 2021
Houston native Father Rafferty appointed vicar for Clergy, Clergy Formation and Chaplaincy director
Newly appointed Vicar for Clergy, Father Thomas “Tom” Rafferty, said his new role will be committed to our priests to "constantly remind them and affirm them of the Church’s mission in serving Jesus Christ."
September 14, 2021
Stormy start to a march down the aisle
When Hurricane Ida spoiled their original New Orleans wedding plans, Janella Jett and Byron Perrilliat were able to tie the knot at a Houston parish thanks to some quick thinking and coordination by Galveston-Houston staff and clergy.
September 14, 2021
Masses to honor 50th and 25th wedding anniversaries
If there is any question on whether single young adults church groups create solid marriages, Frances and Dennis Jasek, with their 50-year wedding anniversary, are living proof.
September 14, 2021
Breaking down barriers for the deaf, hard of hearing to live the faith fully
Providing the deaf and hard of hearing persons with a “home” where they feel accepted, cherished and empowered to fully live their Catholic faith has been the mission of St. Dominic Center for the Deaf for over 50 years.
September 14, 2021
Cardinal DiNardo: Society of St. Vincent de Paul makes the world ‘more Eucharistic’ with each act of service
Some 60 local members of the Society of St. Vincent de Paul in Houston, known as Vincentians, joined more than 600 others from across the nation for the service organization’s national assembly in downtown Houston Aug. 25 to 29.
September 14, 2021
Bill honoring abolitionist aims to expand human trafficking prevention
Two members of Congress have introduced a bill to expand successful trafficking prevention efforts in schools and businesses.
September 14, 2021
Annual Blue Mass returns Sept. 25 to honor law enforcement officers, personnel
Blue Mass will be celebrated on behalf of civilian and classified law enforcement employees, police officers, their families and public supporters, the first one since 2019 because of COVID-19.
September 14, 2021
O'DRISCOLL: Obedience requires humility and trust
Obedience is a word that carries with it a certain level of formality and requires an incredible amount of humility.
September 14, 2021
LABADIE: Celebrating birthdays in the liturgical calendar
Did you know that three feast days in the Church’s calendar celebrate the birth of someone? We all know that we celebrate the birth of Jesus on Dec. 25, but when are the other two?
September 14, 2021
GARCIA-LUENSE: Freely choosing not to exercise a right
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