The festivities already began at Mary Queen Catholic Church in Friendswood, Texas, Jan. 4. Other celebrations occur throughout January.
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This Jesuit curates meteorites for the Vatican Observatory. Here’s what a typical day is like.
Brother Macke said “every day is different … which keeps the work fresh and exciting.”
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Texas dioceses name clergy with credible allegations of sex abuse
Archbishop Gustavo Garcia-Siller of San Antonio repeatedly called the release “the just and right thing to do,” and that it is a “move forward in building a healthier community, a healthier society.”
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As caravan concerns rise, bishops urge respect, compassion for migrants
Respect is key to the process of dialogue with local and national officials, Bishop Tamayo told the Texas Catholic Herald.
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Texas dioceses to release names of clergy credibly accused of abuse
Archbishop Garcia-Siller recognized that this effort will be most painful for the survivors of abuse and said the Catholic Church remains committed to supporting victims in every way.
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Parish prays with school shooting survivors, mourners at memorial vigil
The shooting shocked communities still in recovery from Hurricane Harvey, the parish itself having recently renovated after seeing Harvey’s floodwater fill the sanctuary.
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Parish life still thrives at flood-damaged Houston church
Hit hard by flooding, a Catholic parish in Houston surveys the damage and continues to practice their faith.
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“Everything is lost”: Texas parishes grapple with Harvey
One shocked priest showed the damage to his water-filled church on Facebook Live.
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Texas parishioners shocked by devastation caused by Hurricane Harvey
The tornado touched down, damaging at least 50 houses, shredding roofs and windows, snapping hallowed oak trees “like toothpicks” and flipping fences.
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Cardinal emphasizes importance of music ministries
“I think the ministries that you do in music are so crucial in the trickling increment of grace and participation,” Cardinal Daniel N. DiNardo said.