News - November 2021

Annunciation Catholic Church in downtown Houston opened its doors as a place of peace and refuge to host a prayer vigil on Nov. 7 to pray for and honor the souls of the people who died during a fatal crowd surge at a Houston music festival Nov. 5.

With many church events resuming since parishioners have received COVID-19 vaccines, the festival for Our Lady of Guadalupe is gearing back up Dec. 5 with excited organizers and Aztec dancers preparing to celebrate.

One of the largest events in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston returns as an in-person event. In its 17th year, Steps for Students is a celebratory race where the Archdiocese’s Catholic schools to raise funds while also uniting people across the Archdiocese in downtown Houston in support of Catholic education.

The Western Rite met with the Eastern Rite at a unique encounter at St. Peter’s Syro-Malankara Catholic Church in Stafford on Oct. 31.

The Archdiocese will hold the Retirement Fund for Religious collection on Dec. 11 and 12.

Under the direction of Father Richard McNeillie, the Office of Vocations has a vision for every person in the Archdiocese to prayerfully discern and joyfully discover their life-long vocation.

La celebración número 49 será una versión más reducida para conmemorar la aparición de la Virgen María como Nuestra Señora de Guadalupe.

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Advent is a season that encourages us to prepare for the light of Christ’s coming by shifting our attention from that which is passing away to that which is eternal.

Maryland Catholics Devon and Julie Price hope the 79-foot Norway spruce from their home will bring joy to everyone who sees it at Rockefeller Center in New York City.

The year-long celebration draws to a close on the feast of the Immaculate Conception. Here's how you can still embrace this special time in the Church.

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

Beloved ‘Rally Nuns’ shift spotlight to consecrated life during the Houston Astros’ spectacular World Series run

Following the annual Red Mass, a unique panel discussed race relations in the U.S. and wider church community.