The Peter’s Pence collection, set for the weekend of June 29 - 30, 2024, is a gesture of solidarity through which every member of the faithful can participate in the activity of the Pope as Pastor of the universal Church.

It begins with the feast day of Ss. Thomas More and John Fisher, includes the Nativity of St. John the Baptist, and ends with the feast of Ss. Peter and Paul. The theme this year is “Called to the Fullness of Dignity.”

When the Sisters of the Incarnate Word and Blessed Sacrament first came to Houston in April of 1873, there was no way they could know the community of faith they were about to build in downtown Houston would still be there a century and a half later.

Eighth-grade students in the Archdiocese are taking the next step in Catholic education as they move onto high school, several of whom have received scholarships to area Catholic high schools.

While many graduates, facing adulthood, might not see parishes as a source of guidance and support, these young people are vital to the livelihood of a parish because they bring new energy and fresh ideas.

In imitation of the virtues of a Christian knight, these altar servers are taught to love, protect and serve Our Eucharistic Lord at the altar.

The Holy Spirit is not just a concept but a person to be known, loved and related to. The Holy Spirit is the enabler of all campus ministry, forging personal connections that strengthen the community and each individual’s spiritual journey.