The latest news from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

 


January 10, 2025

Upcoming “9 Days for Life” unites hundreds of thousands in prayer for the protection of life

Catholics nationwide are invited to pray “9 Days for Life,” an annual Respect Life novena starting Thursday, January 16.

December 11, 2024

Our Lady of Guadalupe is a powerful reminder that we are all called to be one in Christ Jesus

Besides this Marian feast day and devotion to the Blessed Mother carrying special significance for many immigrants in the United States, Our Lady of Guadalupe is also known as patroness of the unborn after appearing to St. Juan Diego as a pregnant mother.

December 6, 2024

Downtown co-cathedral, Galveston basilica to ring bells as Notre Dame Cathedral reopens in Paris

As Notre Dame Cathedral in Paris officially reopens Dec. 7-8, bells will ring in churches an ocean away in the United States to celebrate the historic moment.

December 5, 2024

“La Morenita” celebrated as “casita” for light of Christ in December

The beating of drums and feathered swirling of costumed Azteca and matachin dancers praise Jesus Christ and his human tabernacle, Mother Mary as the Virgen de Guadalupe starting this Saturday, Dec. 7.

December 2, 2024

Upcoming collection helps aging priests, sisters, brothers in religious orders in Houston and nationwide

The faithful have an opportunity to support the more than 20,000 elderly religious sisters, brothers and religious order priests who have devoted their lives to service in the Church, including many living in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.

November 27, 2024

Ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah a source of “profound hope” for Middle East

News of a ceasefire between Israel and Hezbollah was received with “profound hope” by Bishop A. Elias Zaidan of the Maronite Eparchy of Our Lady of Lebanon, chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Committee on International Justice and Peace.

November 18, 2024

Schools, parishes celebrate Discover Catholic Schools Week

Catholic schools in the Archdiocese are joining national celebrations for Discover Catholic Schools Week, Nov. 17 - 23, 2024. During the weeklong DCSW, schools connect with prospective families, donors, educators and community members.

 

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