The Texas Catholic Herald

January 14, 2025

Walking with ‘renewed hope’ in the Jubilee Year: Opening Masses in Houston and Galveston signal start of Jubilee

Joining Daniel Cardinal DiNardo and Auxiliary Bishop Italo Dell’Oro, CRS, bishops worldwide celebrated the opening of the 2025 Holy Year Dec. 29 with Masses in their cathedrals and co-cathedrals to mark the Jubilee, which is themed “Pilgrims of Hope.”

January 14, 2025

GARCIA-LUENSE: Reflecting on Word of God Sunday

On Jan. 26, the Catholic Church observes Word of God Sunday, a relatively new celebration for us as Catholics that deserves a little reflection.

January 14, 2025

SAMUELS: Acknowledging the role of racism, injustice in society

As the Church, we are called to move to a greater understanding of the role racism and injustice play in the lives of the faithful in our local Church.

January 14, 2025

RAMÓN: Saintly Saturdays... From sinner to saint

For the past several years, Special Youth Services has sought to bring a retreat experience to the youth who are currently serving time in juvenile detention centers in and around Houston.

January 14, 2025

ERICKSON: Conscience in relation to the authentic Christian identity

Continued conversion always plays a key role, but as we grow closer to Jesus, we must ask ourselves how well-formed our conscience is in its contributions to shaping our identity.

December 24, 2024

Retired clergy find care, community of faith at Fiorenza Priest Retirement residence

For many priests and deacons who have dedicated their lives to answering God’s call to serve His flock, transitioning into retirement can bring uncertainty. At the Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Priest Retirement Residence, these committed servants of Christ find not only a home but a community that honors their lifetime of service and focuses on nurturing their spiritual and pastoral hearts.

December 24, 2024

Where sound and light dance for Christmas: Co-Cathedral choir brings sacred music underground to Houston’s cistern

Since Dec. 14, the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart’s Schola Cantorum, a group of singers focused on Gregorian chant, have been hosting a series of Christmas-themed concerts in the Houston's otherworldly Cistern at Buffalo Bayou Park.

December 24, 2024

NGUYEN: Born for greatness

Although Christmas has become increasingly linked with consumerism, we need to pause and focus on the hidden treasure that surpasses most materialistic aspects of the season.

December 23, 2024

A recipe for Thanksgiving: Apple Pie Oat Bars

Yes, Thanksgiving can be chaotic, but it can also be a sacred space to give thanks to God for the gifts we have received. And here's an apple pie oat bar recipe to help with that.

December 23, 2024

Preparing a heart and home for Advent

A sense of joyful preparation combined with anticipation is the attitude we bring to Advent as we await the arrival of Christ the Lord. Christmas is the high point, but using the days leading up to Dec. 25 to prepare both spiritually and materially is what Advent is all about!