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April 14, 2020
Despite pandemic, ‘grace is flowing no matter what,” Houston priest says
At St. Joseph and St. Stephen parishes, Father Victor Perez works to minister to his parishioners.
April 14, 2020
Archdiocesan agencies lead efforts to provide social, medical services
In addition to the many social services provided at parishes, Archdiocesan agencies continue to actively provide needed assistance to thousands throughout Galveston-Houston.
April 14, 2020
Love in the time of coronavirus: Couple marries in Richmond parish before state-wide shutdown
On March 24, the eve of the Solemnity of the Annunciation, Annie and Roberto Vasquez joined their hands in marriage at St. John Fisher Catholic Church in Richmond. It wasn’t what they planned, but Annie still walked down the aisle, wearing a gorgeous white lace wedding dress and carrying light-colored roses.
April 14, 2020
In addition to the Sacraments, a ‘plenitude’ of grace still available, Texas Medican Center-area priest says
At St. Vincent de Paul parish in Houston near the Texas Medical Center, Father David Hust, joined Father Perez in offering his priestly ministry in extraordinary ways.
April 14, 2020
A message in hope and solidarity
Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza, Pastor William A. Lawson and Rabbi Sam Karff, who have been regularly honored for their interfaith ministries, wrote an editorial that was published April 3 in the Houston Chronicle.
April 14, 2020
CHI St. Luke’s Health among hospitals offering medical and spiritual care
While doctors and nurses at Houston’s Catholic-based hospitals of CHI St. Luke’s Health work non-stop for patients suffering from COVID-19, the certified chaplains are busy responding to patients’ families requesting to see patients at least virtually.
April 14, 2020
Catholic schools innovate daily to continue teaching thousands amid pandemic
Across the Archdiocese, learning continues for Catholic school students and teachers, even if it is being done from a virtual classroom
April 14, 2020
Archdiocesan communications efforts work to ‘Meet people where they are’
Secretariat works to provide timely news, important updates
April 14, 2020
Dancing DFW family brings viral joy amid lockdowns
When health officials recommended self-isolation to slow the spread of the coronavirus (COVID-19), Ali Hoffman and her parents Michael and Michele found themselves quarantined in their Fort Worth-area home.Also in this Section
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