The Texas Catholic Herald
Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
June 13, 2019
Cardinal DiNardo, other bishops meet with survivors of clergy sexual abuse
Daniel Cardinal DiNardo of Galveston-Houston, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, along with Bishop Timothy L. Doherty of Lafayette, Indiana, chairman of the bishops' Committee for the Protection of Children and Young People, and Bishop Barry C. Knestout of Richmond, Virginia, met with three survivors of clergy sexual abuse late June 12.
June 13, 2019
Cardinal DiNardo, U.S. bishops take action to respond to church abuse crisis
During the June 11-13 spring assembly of the U.S. bishops in Baltimore, it was clear the bishops had to respond to the sexual abuse crisis in the church -- and on the last day of their gathering they approved a series of procedures to begin this process.
June 11, 2019
Witnesses to Jesus: Thousands share blessings of seven newly ordained priests
More than 2,100 faithful packed the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart to standing-room-only to witness the ordination of seven priests by Daniel Cardinal DiNardo at a nearly three-hour Mass on June 1.
June 11, 2019
‘Bittersweet’ reunion, Mass celebrates St. Peter the Apostle School’s 77 years
A mix of generations, including students from the 1960s and Dominican Sisters of Houston who taught, enjoyed a bittersweet reunion May 29 at St. Peter the Apostle Catholic School closing after 77 years because of low enrollment and financial issues.
June 11, 2019
Café Catholica marks 20 years of young adult ministry
Developing thriving young adult ministry programs designed to speak to the needs and spiritual growth of those ages 18 to 39 became more important. Now, in places like the Archdiocese, they’re a vibrant array of lectures, meet-ups, discussion groups and prayer sessions. And one of the most popular is the annual Café Catholica series.
June 11, 2019
Celebrating 72 years by walking 500 miles on The Camino
Few people would bring in their 72nd birthday by embarking on a 500-mile journey across Europe. Deacon Jack Alexander is doing just this for his birthday on Sept. 12 — day eight of his 500-mile pilgrimage walking El Camino de Santiago, or The Way of St. James. This will be Deacon Alexander’s third time walking, but the first time he will complete the full 500-mile stretch.
June 11, 2019
T-Minus 50 days until 2019 Archdiocesan Prayer Breakfast with NASA legend Gene Kranz
With T-minus 50 days until the 2019 Archdiocesan Prayer Breakfast, ticket sales continue for the event that will feature former NASA flight director, fighter pilot and flight test engineer Gene Kranz.
June 11, 2019
From head to heart: Drawing people into greater communion with Christ and each other
When it comes to forming Catholics in their faith or those who are searching for a church home, the Church recognizes that catechesis needs to be preceded by evangelization — going beyond head knowledge to the conversion of the heart. This draws people into a realization of the divine activity already in their lives through an encounter with Jesus Christ.
June 11, 2019
Celebrating the Class of 2019
Graduation has come and for high school seniors, this is the summit of their childhood education. This summer these seniors will pack their bags and prepare to tackle their next climb — college, careers and life beyond high school.Also in this Section
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