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May 11, 2021
With hurricane season looming, families still suffer from winter storm
As residents of the Gulf coast prepare for hurricane season starting June 1, many families still suffer from the February winter storm deep freeze, so faith leaders are urging Texas lawmakers to approve legislation to weatherize the power grid and provide financial relief for repairs.
May 11, 2021
Pope Francis: ‘Never abandon the Rosary’
When Pope Francis shared some advice to faithful Catholics and said: “Never abandon the Rosary. Never abandon the Rosary. Pray the Rosary, as she asked,” he joined a long line of popes who have called the Rosary their favorite form of prayer.
May 11, 2021
St. Thomas students pack 100,000 meals for Haiti
Across a two-day event, St. Thomas High School students packed 100,000 meals destined to help serve those in need in Haiti.
May 11, 2021
Catholics encouraged to mark National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for mariners, people of the sea
Bishop Brendan J. Cahill of the Diocese of Victoria and episcopal promoter of Stella Maris in the United States, is encouraging dioceses to mark the National Day of Prayer and Remembrance for Mariners and People of the Sea on May 22.
May 11, 2021
Tuition assistance helps youth benefit from Catholic, faith-based high school education
With the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston having the largest Catholic school system in Texas with 45 grade schools and 11 Catholic high schools serving 17,000 students, a top priority is given to keeping a Catholic education available, affordable and accessible to families with demonstrated need.
May 11, 2021
STIERMAN: Spring is a time for renewal and mission
Kingwood missionaries ready to serve in Colombia, but for now, an outdoor concert will raise funds for Colombia.
May 11, 2021
COLBERT: Mary, Bold and Courageous
Getting to know the Blessed Mother who was a radically bold and courageous woman who challenged the status quo much like her Son.
May 11, 2021
MORENO: Jesus Christ’s Resurrection and our own resurrection
The Resurrection was a transformative event for Jesus’s disciples. The encounter with the resurrected Jesus had a profound impact on the faith of his followers.
May 11, 2021
SAMUELS: Former slaves and sisters on path to sainthood
The Catholic Church has a rich history of people who stood up to fight for the most vulnerable in society. Here are a few of those African Americans who have all taken a stand to improve the lives and wellbeing of all in the Church and world. These are the African American Catholics on the road to sainthood.
April 27, 2021
Pope calls for May prayer marathon for pandemic’s end
Pope Francis has called for a global prayer marathon for the entire month of May, praying for the end to the pandemic.Also in this Section
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