As your bishop, I would like to make a recommendation for a synodal Advent this year.

Daniel Cardinal DiNardo and Auxiliary Bishop Italo Dell’Oro, CRS, were among the bishops who joined in the election the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops new leadership at the bishops’ fall general assembly in Baltimore.

Pope Francis sent his sympathies to Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, and the Faithful of the Archdiocese on the death of Most Rev. Joseph A. Fiorenza.

Joining the entire college of 226 cardinal members representing more than 90 countries, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo attended the recent consistory convened by Pope Francis in August, which saw 20 new cardinals receive their red hats and two new saints for the Church.

Cardinal DiNardo and Julie Fritsch Dumalet, director of Pro-life Activities for the Archdiocese, discuss the impacts of the Dobbs decision and other perspectives of the Catholic faith.

Three U.S. Cardinals, who serve as honorary chairs of the religious advisory board for In Defense of Christians, express fraternal solidarity with Maronite bishops

Daniel Cardinal DiNardo and Archbishop Gustavo García-Siller offered prayers and reflections for “the souls of the 53 people who died in such a cruel, inhuman manner” and urging solidarity with the survivors and first responders.

As we know, the Court’s decision will not end abortion in our country. In Texas, where laws protecting the unborn are relatively robust, much work will remain, as we increase our assistance to mothers and families and continue working for just laws to strengthen support for parents and children.

“I congratulate the Most Reverend Robert McElroy, Bishop of San Diego on his elevation to the College of Cardinals. He will bring the concerns of justice and pastoral accompaniment to the work of the College, which will enrich the Church in the United States. My prayers are with Cardinal-Elect McElroy and the Church in San Diego.”

The news of yesterday's horrific school shooting in Uvalde, Texas was received with much heartache.

The final decision in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health, currently under review by the Supreme Court, may significantly alter the legal framework established by Roe v. Wade, which legalized abortion throughout the nation in 1973.

Holy Week is an invitation to come to Jesus, who is the Father’s mercy turned towards the world. Even for isolated humans or those at the margins, it is a week when the Christian community speaks of welcome, return and embrace, like the embrace of the Prodigal Son in St. Luke’s beautiful parable. We are loved and “loved to the end” by our humble Lord and Savior, Jesus.

Daniel Cardinal DiNardo reflects on the tragedies in Ukraine and encourages Catholics to "use these days of Lent to praise God, to fast and pray, to generously serve others, and to reach Easter with renewed joy!"

The Lord Jesus wants renewed hearts and minds during the 40 days of Lent so that all can rejoice during the 50 days of Easter.

In this Shepherd's Message, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo writes about the recent siege at a north Texas synagogue and the current efforts of the Pro-Life movement in the U.S.

Effective Jan. 2, 2022, the Solemnity of the Epiphany of the Lord, this dispensation is removed for all Catholics within the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The faithful should fulfill their Sunday and Holy Day obligations joyfully and conscientiously.

This has been a difficult year for us because of all the effects of COVID-19. Christmas comes amidst joys and anxieties, hopes and worries, not unlike that first Christmas.

The entire course of Advent waiting is an act of Hope. Our life needs to be an act of Christian hope.v

On Oct. 20, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo formally marked the beginning of the local Synod process with an Opening Mass of the Synod at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart.

Cardinal DiNardo discusses the upcoming Synod of Bishops set for October 2023, and how the local Church in Galveston-Houston will be involved.