The Texas Catholic Herald

December 23, 2024

‘The Best Christmas Pageant Ever’ movie engaging ‘as long as there’s snacks!’

While churches across the world have children rehearsing nativity plays, the recently released movie “The Best Christmas Pageant Ever” will have families laughing, rolling their eyes, and possibly shedding a tear.

December 23, 2024

Four ways to follow St. Joseph this Advent

It is worthwhile to examine the lessons St. Joseph has taught us and consider how we can carry these into the great season of Advent.

December 23, 2024

A New Year’s recipe: Chocolate & Rose Éclairs

Clear the kitchen, this one’s a little complicated! On St. Thérèse of Lisieux’s deathbed, it’s said she longed for a chocolate éclair. This recipe uses a creamy pastry cream that would be easy for the dying soon-to-be saint to eat. It will be topped with a thick chocolate glaze to satiate her sweet tooth.

December 10, 2024

Masses to open Jubilee year in Archdiocese

In Galveston-Houston, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo will celebrate a “Jubilee of Hope” Opening Mass on Sunday, Dec. 29 at 11 a.m. at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in Houston. Also, on Dec. 29, Auxiliary Bishop Italo Dell’Oro, CRS, will celebrate another “Jubilee of Hope” Opening Mass at 12:30 p.m. at St. Mary Cathedral Basilica in Galveston.

December 10, 2024

An Advent recipe: St. Francis Almond & Spice Cookies

Try these cookies inspired by St. Francis of Assisi.

December 10, 2024

Catholic conference empowers parents to understand, discuss sexuality with children

By offering inspiring resources and practical guidance, Family Life Ministry aims to empower families to have meaningful conversations about human sexuality rooted in faith and truth.

December 10, 2024

MFAH's immersive exhibit brings Notre Dame to Houston

A new special immersive exhibit of meticulously crafted projections of Notre Dame at the Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) lets Catholics and non-Catholics alike have the chance to view the iconic church up close and in Houston.

December 10, 2024

DAVILA: Connecting teens through Advent

Advent is a season of hope, reflection and anticipation — a time for preparing our hearts to welcome Jesus at Christmas. For teens, this season can often get lost in the shuffle of exams, social activities and the lure of holiday distractions.

December 10, 2024

VENCES: Origin and meaning of ‘piñatas’ and posadas

Did you know that piñatas and the tradition of Las Posadas have a deeper meaning during Christmas and beyond? Here's what they mean.

December 10, 2024

Christmas consistory: Big crowds, festive air join Cardinal DiNardo and well-wishers of new cardinals

Among the red hats of the College of Cardinals in St. Peter's Basilica was Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston, who attended the Dec. 7 consistory and witnessed the historic event.