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Cardinal Daniel DiNardo reflects on what this holy season means to him and Houston Catholics Friday on Houston Life
Read full article: Cardinal Daniel DiNardo reflects on what this holy season means to him and Houston Catholics Friday on Houston LifeIt’s Holy Week and the church is returning to more normalcy following the pandemic.
LIST: Events taking place during Resurrection Sunday hosted by the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Read full article: LIST: Events taking place during Resurrection Sunday hosted by the Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustonReligious bodies of worship are coming together to celebrate Holy Week in and around the city of Houston.
$10M lawsuit filed against Vatican, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston after priest accused of child sexual abuse
Read full article: $10M lawsuit filed against Vatican, Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston after priest accused of child sexual abuseA $10 million lawsuit has been filed against Holy See and the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and its Cardinal, Daniel N. DiNardo, on behalf of the parents of a child they say was sexually abused by Rev. Phi Thanh Nguyen in November 2018, according to the lawsuit.
Watch live: Bishop-elect Dell’Oro to be ordained at Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston
Read full article: Watch live: Bishop-elect Dell’Oro to be ordained at Archdiocese of Galveston-HoustonBishop-elect Rev. Italo Dell’Oro will be ordained as Auxiliary Bishop of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on Friday at 2 p.m.
Looking for a new school? This school system wants you to know one thing: ‘We’re here’
Read full article: Looking for a new school? This school system wants you to know one thing: ‘We’re here’Whether you’re choosing for your child to learn in-person or remotely, the region’s Catholic schools want you to know one thing: They’re here for you. Parents are continuing to make important decisions about how their children will learn this year — not to mention, Jan. 31 - Feb. 6 marks National Catholic Schools Week. “Your child’s academic journey should be a meaningful experience that promotes the continuity of learning,” the school system said. The Archdiocese is hosting “A Pattern of Hope” virtual event to celebrate and support Catholic Schools on Feb. 5. To learn more or find a Catholic school near you, visit ChooseCatholicSchools.org.
Houston-area Catholic schools begin classes Thursday
Read full article: Houston-area Catholic schools begin classes ThursdayHOUSTON Some Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston reopened Thursday, including St. Martha Catholic School in Kingwood. Eighty percent of students are returning to the classroom at St. Martha Catholic School, which teaches children Pre-K through 8th grade. We wanted to make sure if anybody is running a fever, well hold them out, said Father Dolce. As a Catholic school, thats our message, A message of hope and of Gods love and Hes present here. Also, also every student here at St. Martha is required to wear a mask.
Galveston-Houston Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza among 6 COVID-19 cases reported at priest retirement home
Read full article: Galveston-Houston Archbishop Joseph Fiorenza among 6 COVID-19 cases reported at priest retirement homeHOUSTON Officials with the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston said Monday six cases of coronavirus have been reported at the Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza Priest Retirement Residence, including the facilitys namesake. The facility, which provides housing for 18 retired priests, learned that a staff member of the foodservice contractor, as well as an independent caregiver, both tested positive for COVID-19. The spokesperson said they learned late Saturday evening that four of the priests who live there tested positive for COVID-19, including Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza and retired Auxiliary Bishop Vincent M. Rizzotto. A spokesperson said none of the four priests who tested positive has developed serious symptoms. We ask that you please pray for all those impacted by COVID-19, and in particular for all of our priests, officials said in a news release.
Catholic Archdiocese asks to have child abuse lawsuit dismissed, contends case filed too late
Read full article: Catholic Archdiocese asks to have child abuse lawsuit dismissed, contends case filed too lateThe plaintiffs contend they were abused as children by Father Manuel La Rosa-Lopez in the 1990s. La Rosa-Lopez is currently facing five counts of indecency with a child for allegedly abusing three children. Lawyers for the Archdiocese filed a motion to dismiss the lawsuit contending it was filed years after the statute of limitations ran out in 2011. But regardless of the decision being made, Father La Rosa-Lopez will still have to face the criminal charges still pending in state court. The Galveston-Houston Archdiocese so far has not commented.
Houston Catholic churches to live stream Good Friday, Easter Sunday services
Read full article: Houston Catholic churches to live stream Good Friday, Easter Sunday servicesHOUSTON – Parishioners in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston will be celebrating this Easter with churches closed. About one million Catholics that make up the Archdiocese will celebrate Good Friday and Easter Sunday together in spirit but separate in the body. Easter services will be streamed online. In-person services for parishes ended two weeks ago, and the church is also struggling financially. To stream Good Friday and Easter Sunday services, visit the website at www.archgh.org.
Houston poverty summit searches for answers
Read full article: Houston poverty summit searches for answersHOUSTON – With an estimated 40 million Americans living in poverty, Houston sees one in five children in that category. “Poverty can happen to anyone, and poverty takes a lot of moving pieces, and it is not a self-selected lifestyle. Find out more about the summit and the impact poverty is having on our region on this week’s Houston Newsmakers with Khambrel Marshall. Huntsman Family Foundation pours money into mental health research, treatmentPeter Huntsman is Chairman, President and CEO of Huntsman Corporation based in The Woodlands. “We’re looking to honor 50 students for the 2020 year," said Donnell Cooper, president of the Greater Houston Frontiers Club.