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July 13, 2021
'May you serve joyfully': Bishop Dell'Oro ordained as Galveston-Houston's eighth auxiliary
Sunshine illuminated the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in downtown Houston when the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston welcomed its eighth auxiliary bishop at the Mass of Ordination of Auxiliary Bishop Italo Dell’Oro, CRS, on July 2.
July 13, 2021
Bishop Sheltz retires after 50 years of serving the faithful of Galveston-Houston
On June 22, Pope Francis accepted the resignation of Auxiliary Bishop George A. Sheltz from the Office of Auxiliary Bishop of Galveston-Houston.
July 13, 2021
Cardinal DiNardo echoes Vatican’s call to respect seafarers’ rights
Ahead of the July 11 annual Day of Prayer for Seafarers, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo called for prayers for seafarer communities in Houston and abroad.
July 13, 2021
'Inventive in chaos': Religious leaders share how faith works in pandemic
Christian, Jewish and Muslim leaders met for an in-person interfaith roundtable discussion on June 2 about how faith supports people in the pandemic and plays an important role in building vaccine trust.
July 13, 2021
$11.3 million approved for Brazoria County residents struggling with rent in pandemic
Brazoria County churches are helping residents still hurting from the pandemic’s financial fallout to apply for rental assistance through a recent $11.3 million federal grant, community leaders say.
July 13, 2021
IGNITE Campaign addresses much needed repairs at aging St. Mary’s Seminary
The IGNITE: “Our Faith, Our Mission” Capital Campaign, which relaunched earlier this year, continues its efforts to address the vital needs of our local Church, especially at St. Mary's Seminary.
July 13, 2021
Faithful are called to nurture, provide for marriage, families in the Year of St. Joseph
As the Catholic Church continues to celebrate the “Year of St. Joseph” proclaimed by Pope Francis in Dec. 2020, this beloved patron saint of the universal Church and protector of families is a reminder of the faithful’s call to diligently nurture and provide for the needs of the family of God.
July 13, 2021
UST named educational partner in OSV Institute’s 2021 Catholic Innovation Challenge
The University of St. Thomas joins with OSV Institute for Catholic Innovation in new creative venture
July 13, 2021
CLINTON: How to support young people emerging from the pandemic
Teens need mentors and guides to navigate questions of faith and personal relationships with God and in life.
July 13, 2021
OCHOA: Summer blessings
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