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A standing witness: Thousands rally for life in Austin
Marching dozens of blocks through downtown Austin, more than 5,000, according to local officials, turned out for the 2020 Texas Rally for Life on Jan. 25. Carrying signs — including a number of handmade posters inspired by the new Baby Yoda meme — with pro-life messages, praying Rosaries and chaplets.
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Lives lived behind bars: Correctional Ministries director retires after decades serving prisons
“It’s time for me to be paroled,” says Father Ron F. Cloutier as he retired from directing Correctional Ministries for the Archdiocese after decades of providing for the spiritual needs of those in prison.
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Priest, seminarian reflect on papal encounter
Joseph White had the zucchetto, the colored skullcap worn by clergy, prepared and ready to hand over to the pope before his encounter with Pope Francis during Daniel Cardinal DiNardo’s and Auxiliary Bishop George A. Sheltz’s ad limina visit to the Vatican in January.
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Success story inspires The Cardinal’s Circle member to help others do the same
The mission of The Cardinal’s Circle is to help Inner City Catholic Schools maintain a standard of academic excellence in curriculum and staff, and provide tuition assistance required by a large portion of their student population. To some, becoming part of the organization is an opportunity to help students. For others, it’s an opportunity to give back for the opportunities they were given.
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Partnership with San José Clinic, dispensary and drug manufacturers benefits patients
Even when 56-year-old prison guard Gilbert Ruiz survived a major heart attack and had stents placed in his arteries, he couldn’t afford the 12 medications prescribed to keep him alive afterward.
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Charity Guild of Catholic Women awards grants to children’s charities
On Feb. 3, the Charity Guild of Catholic Women awarded $484,926 to 47 nonprofit organizations to help children in need in the Greater Houston Area.
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Late Lakers legend had Houston ties, would visit downtown parish before Rockets games
NBA star attended Mass at Annunciation downtown when the Lakers were in town
Feb 11, 2020
A standing witness: Thousands rally for life in Austin
Marching dozens of blocks through downtown Austin, more than 5,000, according to local officials, turned out for the 2020 Texas Rally for Life on Jan. 25. Carrying signs — including a number of handmade posters inspired by the new Baby Yoda meme — with pro-life messages, praying Rosaries and chaplets.
Read MoreFeb 11, 2020
Lives lived behind bars: Correctional Ministries director retires after decades serving prisons
“It’s time for me to be paroled,” says Father Ron F. Cloutier as he retired from directing Correctional Ministries for the Archdiocese after decades of providing for the spiritual needs of those in prison.
Read MoreFeb 11, 2020
Priest, seminarian reflect on papal encounter
Joseph White had the zucchetto, the colored skullcap worn by clergy, prepared and ready to hand over to the pope before his encounter with Pope Francis during Daniel Cardinal DiNardo’s and Auxiliary Bishop George A. Sheltz’s ad limina visit to the Vatican in January.
Read MoreFeb 11, 2020
Success story inspires The Cardinal’s Circle member to help others do the same
The mission of The Cardinal’s Circle is to help Inner City Catholic Schools maintain a standard of academic excellence in curriculum and staff, and provide tuition assistance required by a large portion of their student population. To some, becoming part of the organization is an opportunity to help students. For others, it’s an opportunity to give back for the opportunities they were given.
Read MoreFeb 11, 2020
Partnership with San José Clinic, dispensary and drug manufacturers benefits patients
Even when 56-year-old prison guard Gilbert Ruiz survived a major heart attack and had stents placed in his arteries, he couldn’t afford the 12 medications prescribed to keep him alive afterward.
Read MoreFeb 11, 2020
Charity Guild of Catholic Women awards grants to children’s charities
On Feb. 3, the Charity Guild of Catholic Women awarded $484,926 to 47 nonprofit organizations to help children in need in the Greater Houston Area.
Read MoreFeb 11, 2020
Priests, religious celebrate World Day for Consecrated Life
More than 150 priests, sisters, brothers and consecrated religious participated in the Liturgy and renewed their vows with Daniel Cardinal DiNardo as he celebrated Mass Feb. 2 on World Day for Consecrated Life. The annual Mass, celebrated at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart, fell on the feast of the Presentation of the Lord.
Read MoreFeb 11, 2020
Late Lakers legend had Houston ties, would visit downtown parish before Rockets games
NBA star attended Mass at Annunciation downtown when the Lakers were in town
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