The Texas Catholic Herald
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Around the Archdiocese | Pastoral Appointments | The Digest Newsletter
About & Contact Us | Advertising | Submissions & Deadlines | Digital Edition
December 14, 2021
Bishops encouraged to be creative as synodal process begins
The synodal process the church is entering into is meant to show that "no one is unimportant in this time of listening," Bishop Daniel E. Flores of Brownsville told his fellow bishops gathered for their annual fall general assembly.
December 14, 2021
Legion of Mary celebrates a century of Marian prayer, faith
Members of the Legion of Mary gathered for a special Mass celebrated by Daniel Cardinal DiNardo on Sept. 11 to mark the group’s 100th anniversary since its founding in France 100 years ago by Servant of God Frank Duff.
December 14, 2021
TOROK: A season of hope, prayer for families
Advent is the season of hope in the Lord -- but how can we embrace this season as a family?
December 14, 2021
MILLARE: Praying for the souls in Purgatory
Why do we Catholics pray for the dead?
December 14, 2021
GARCIA-LUENSE: An Advent to pause, wait and prepare
In the age of same-day shipping, Advent may be a challenge to pause, wait and prepare our minds and hearts, as well as our homes, for Christmas.
December 14, 2021
POMETTO: How to avoid mutiny - The Synod on Synodality
The upcoming Synod is a reflection of Pope Francis's desire for the Church to always listen to the people of God, Pometto writes.
November 23, 2021
Annunciation vigil speaks hope in wake of AstroWorld tragedy
Annunciation Catholic Church in downtown Houston opened its doors as a place of peace and refuge to host a prayer vigil on Nov. 7 to pray for and honor the souls of the people who died during a fatal crowd surge at a Houston music festival Nov. 5.
November 23, 2021
Our Lady of Guadalupe festival dances on a smaller scale Dec. 5
With many church events resuming since parishioners have received COVID-19 vaccines, the festival for Our Lady of Guadalupe is gearing back up Dec. 5 with excited organizers and Aztec dancers preparing to celebrate.
November 23, 2021
It’s back! Steps for Students race returns for in-person run
One of the largest events in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston returns as an in-person event. In its 17th year, Steps for Students is a celebratory race where the Archdiocese’s Catholic schools to raise funds while also uniting people across the Archdiocese in downtown Houston in support of Catholic education.
November 23, 2021
East and West drawn together in fellowship, faith
The Western Rite met with the Eastern Rite at a unique encounter at St. Peter’s Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in Stafford on Oct. 31.Also in this Section
View a community calendar of upcoming events held by parishes, ministries and organizations Around the Archdiocese and find out how to submit event information to publish in the Texas Catholic Herald.
Have a story idea or a news tip? Learn more about deadline dates and how to submit news and events to the Texas Catholic Herald.