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Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston @archgh

We are a multicultural Church in the greater Houston area with 1.7 million members from every continent of the world. We pray and celebrate in 14 languages.

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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.
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White smoke! Cardinal electors have chosen a new pope, and we will meet him soon! (Photo by @VaticanNews )
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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
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Easter Message from Archbishop Vásquez
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Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston retweeted
U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops
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24 Feb 2025
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
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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
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"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
TxCatholicBishops@TXCatholic
16 Oct 2024
TX bishops plea for a stay of execution for #RobertRoberson & call for prayer for 24 hrs as we await his execution. The justice system has failed, but Robert’s life can be saved. We thank TX House Crim Jur Committee. #txlege @moodyforelpaso @leachfortexas @LaceyHullTx
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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.
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Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston retweeted
OSV News
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7 Jun 2024
Inspired by the Eucharist, a Texas pilgrim pedalled her way alongside the Juan Diego pilgrimage group on the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage. #EucharisticRevival catholicstarherald.org/inspi…

Inspired by Eucharist, Texas pilgrim pedals her way alongside Juan Diego pilgrimage group

Patricia Galindo of Brownsville, Texas, sits atop her tricycle outside Sacred Heart Church in Galveston on June 2, 2024, after

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“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/immaculateheartre…
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“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/sacredfheartrefle…
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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
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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.
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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
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"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.
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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
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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.
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Read Cardinal DiNardo’s statement on the passing of Rev. William “Bill” Lawson - archgh.org/news-events/news/…
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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.
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Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston retweeted
TxCatholicBishops@TXCatholic
23 Feb 2024
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

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