The latest news from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
June 4, 2024
Approach to U.S.-Mexico border reflects a crisis of conscience, says Bishop Seitz of El Paso
“We are deeply disturbed by this disregard for fundamental humanitarian protections and U.S. asylum law,” said Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso today after President Biden issued a proclamation restricting access to asylum at the U.S.-Mexico border.
May 30, 2024
National Eucharistic Pilgrimage arrives in Galveston-Houston May 30
Coming to Houston May 31 – June 2, 2024
May 30, 2024
Three new Archdiocesan priests to be ordained June 1
Three young men — one raised by a single mother of four, another by his Vietnamese refugee parents, and a former college baseball player — are excitedly giving their lives to God and His people when ordained to the priesthood on June 1.May 17, 2024
Chancery Offices Closed Today
May 17, 2024
Adult confirmation Masses postponed
Due to the effects of the recent storm throughout the Houston area on Thursday evening, all Adult Confirmations for the weekend of May 18 - 19 have been cancelled.May 14, 2024
Cardinal DiNardo’s statement on the passing of Rev. William “Bill” Lawson
On May 14, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, released this statement on the passing of Rev. William “Bill” Lawson.April 15, 2024
Amid nationwide worker shortages, El Paso's Bishop Seitz reaffirms Church’s closeness with immigrant workers who ‘labor for us all’
While American employers continue to struggle with filling more than nine million open jobs and a growing number of communities look to immigration as the solution, Bishop Mark J. Seitz of El Paso emphasized that it is often these much needed immigrant workers who are the most vulnerable members of our workforce.April 4, 2024
Archbishop Fiorenza Plaza dedication, Cathedrals’ anniversaries to be celebrated on April 13
Easter season is perfect timing to jointly celebrate the Feast of the Cathedrals in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on April 13 and dedicate the newly constructed Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Plaza.March 27, 2024
Pontifical Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land
All over the world, Christians are preparing for Easter. On Good Friday, March 29 , parishes will take up the annual Good Friday Collection for the Holy Land.
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