The Texas Catholic Herald

October 22, 2024

Bishops’ mental health campaign gains local focus

Catholic bishops in the U.S. are working to improve the lives of those with mental illness and their families by combating social stigma in seeking medication and treatment.

October 22, 2024

Panel explores 40 years of Vatican-U.S. diplomatic relations

Nearly 200 people attended a gathering at St. Mary’s Seminary with Ken Hackett, former U.S. Ambassador to the Holy See; James Baker, who served as U.S. Secretary of State in George H.W. Bush’s cabinet, and St. Mary’s Seminary Vice Rector Father Matthew G. Súniga, who served as moderator.

October 22, 2024

Strengthening priestly ministry through mentorship, ongoing pastoral care

Mentorship for recently ordained priests is vital in establishing strong foundations and providing essential support to help them become compassionate and effective shepherds of their flock.

October 22, 2024

Learning to lead others to walk with Jesus in joy

Mackenzie Warrens, one of three Perpetual Pilgrims from Houston, reflects on her journey on the St. Juan Diego Route of the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage.

October 22, 2024

AUZENNE: Choosing the harder way

In the face of another bitter partisan election, how do we discern our vote through the light of the Gospel?

October 22, 2024

KERLIN: Generations of faith

As time goes on, faith can change and grow as its passed down from one generation to another.

October 22, 2024

Pope Francis to elevate 21 new cardinals in December

Pope Francis announced he would create 21 new cardinals on Dec. 8, including a 99-year-old former nuncio and the 44-year-old Ukrainian bishop who heads his Church’s eparchy in Melbourne, Australia.

October 22, 2024

Weekend timing to affect All Saints’ Day, All Souls’ Day Masses this year

Across the country, church officials have published guidelines to make clear which days of obligation Catholics should adhere to as All Saints’ Day and All Souls’ Day approach.

October 21, 2024

As early voting begins, Catholics called to be faithful citizens in 2024

With early voting of the 2024 fall election now underway in Texas, voters are closely examining and pondering pertinent social issues. Among those in the deciding electorate are the Catholic voters, who are called to follow their consciences as they participate in political life as faithful citizens.

October 8, 2024

Three Catholic schools named National Blue Ribbon winners

Christ the Redeemer, St. Helen and St. John Paul II schools celebrate recognition