Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

HABEMUS PAPAM! We have a pope! We rejoice as the Catholic Church has announced a successor to St. Peter. His name is Robert Cardinal Prevost, the former prefect of the Dicastery for Bishops. The Holy Father has taken the name Pope Leo XIV.

White smoke! Cardinal electors have chosen a new pope, and we will meet him soon! (Photo by @VaticanNews )

United with His Eminence, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Bishop Italo Dell’Oro, the priests, deacons, men and women religious, and lay faithful of the Archdiocese, I am deeply saddened at the death of His Holiness, Pope Francis, this morning in Rome. More at rebrand.ly/ybqw7gu

Easter Message from Archbishop Vásquez

We invite the faithful to join the Vatican Secretary of State in praying the rosary at 3 pm EST to show the closeness of the Church to Pope Francis and all who are sick. #PopeFrancis

Following the hospitalization of @Pontifex, who is receiving care for a respiratory tract infection and mild fever at Rome's Gemelli hospital today, Daniel Cardinal DiNardo expressed the support and the continued prayers of @archgh for his swift recovery

"I join the Bishops of Texas in pleading for a stay of execution for #RobertRoberson and ask all people of goodwill to join me in prayer for Robert and his family. Though the justice system has failed in this case, it is not too late to save Mr. Roberson’s life." - +Card. DiNardo

Please join us in praying for the over 1500 teens at this year's Archdiocesan Youth Conference. As they spend time in adoration of our Lord in the Blessed Sacrament this morning, please pray that they will respond with open hearts to God's call for their lives.

Inspired by the Eucharist, a Texas pilgrim pedalled her way alongside the Juan Diego pilgrimage group on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. #EucharisticRevival catholicstarherald.org/inspired-by-eu…

“We see symbolized in the Heart of Mary her maternal love, her singular sanctity and her central role in the redemptive mission of her Son.” - St. John Paul II Learn more: rebrand.ly/immaculatehear…

“The Sacred Heart of Jesus is the ultimate symbol of God’s mercy – but it is not an imaginary symbol, it is a real symbol, which represents the center, the source from which salvation for all humanity gushed forth.” - Pope Francis Learn more: rebrand.ly/sacredfheartre…

Join us in praying for Deacons Luis Armas, Viet Nguyen, and David Ramirez who will be ordained to the Sacred Order of the Priesthood on June 1 at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart at 10 a.m. Watch online at archgh.org/live. #Vocations

The #StJuanDiegoRoute of the #NationalEucharisticPilgrimage arrived in @archgh! From Sugar Land to Houston and Galveston, the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will encounter thousands with the Blessed Sacrament in Mass and other Liturgies. Schedule: archgh.org/pilgrimage24.

@InterfaithMin Rev. Lawson was a longtime collaborator and friend of the Archbishop Joseph A. Fiorenza, and Rabbi Samuel Karff -- the three comprising the revered 'Three Amigos' of Houston, known for the ecumenical and civil rights efforts in the region. Read more: rebrand.ly/4a87ftt

@InterfaithMin "May eternal rest be granted to Rev. Lawson and may perpetual light shine upon him. Let us all commit ourselves to the work of Christ just as Rev. Lawson did every day," Cardinal DiNardo said.

At Rev. William Lawson's funeral today, Cardinal DiNardo lauded the Baptist leader for his commitment to the Gospel and the people of Houston and beyond. Read more: rebrand.ly/4a87ftt

Today we celebrate the birthday of our very own Archdiocesan shepherd, Cardinal DiNardo! Please join us in prayer for continued health and blessings in the coming year as we celebrate his life and vocation.

Read Cardinal DiNardo’s statement on the passing of Rev. William “Bill” Lawson - archgh.org/news-events/ne…

Join us in praying for the the ordinations of John Clark, Carlos Velero, and Hubert Hải Đào to the Sacred Order of the Diaconate, which is the next step on their journey to the priesthood. Watch online now at archgh.org/live.

The Texas bishops express support for @BishopSeitz and ministries that seek to provide humanitarian relief to our migrant brothers and sisters. #txlege Read more: tinyurl.com/y5vysuu6