News - October 2021

12th annual concert to be held at the Co-Cathedral Nov. 21

Ministry arrives at parish near Downtown with a new offering: a mobile shower

On Oct. 9, Pope Francis formally opened the Synod with a message greeting the faithful, clergy and bishops attending.

Dedicated religious sisters and priests come from all around the world, but many are right in the neighborhood celebrating years of service to God like Sister Mary Alice Carbajal, originally from El Paso and Sister Carmen Sanchez from San Antonio.

Special Mass brings together members and founder’s descendants

The call of the faithful to reflect the light of Christ and proclaim the Gospel to build up the Kingdom of God today and for future generations is fundamental to the missionary role of the Church. This requires a well-formed faith and focus on evangelization efforts from leadership at all levels of parish life.

University of St. Thomas - Houston (UST) lecturer, theologian Emilce Cuda, is now the first woman to serve as head of the office for the Pontifical Commission for Latin America.

Pope Francis has signed a decree recognizing a miracle attributed to the intercession of Pope John Paul I, clearing the way for his beatification.

St. Dominic Village resident, Beatrice “Bea” Cunningham has released “Waiting for Jesus,” a 130-page paperback book published by Dorrance Publishing Co. Inc.

Have you ever wondered if you have the ability to become a saint?

The Church cannot overlook one of its most vulnerable groups: the senior population.

Students at several Catholic schools around the Archdiocese made cards to show their appreciation for area healthcare workers, including nurses, doctors and staff at St. Luke’s hospitals.

There might be angels in the outfield, but in the Space City, the Houston Astros have Dominican Sisters in the stands.

Longtime ministry enters Sesquicentennial year looking forward

With the results of the 2020 Census showing increased Hispanics in the U.S. populations, Hispanic ministry leaders also see more efforts to help the Church and the wider community.

When it comes to feeding the hungry and homeless living in the region, the numbers are great, and the stories about what led people down these roads vary, but one thing doesn't change: efforts by Catholic Charities to provide care and compassion.

Texas bishops gathered in McAllen to see the border issues in person, as well as honor the life of Bishop Raymond Peña of Brownsville.

Dirigentes de la Iglesia Católica dicen no estar sorprendidos de que el Censo de los EE.UU. del 2020 muestre que los hispanos representen el 51.1% del crecimiento del país, aumentando al 18.7% es decir, aproximadamente 62.1 millones de la población de los EE.UU

Holy Rosary restores sanctuary pieces, while Prince of Peace celebrates its golden anniversary.

The simple but sincere repetition of “Hail Mary, full of grace” can effectively align our hearts with the heartbeat of the Author of Life and bring about an outpouring of divine mercy.