This summer, we are celebrating 25 years of Café Catholica - our annual young adult summer series! Listen as Fr. Sean Horrigan and Vivian Ramos, two members of the team that helped to launch Café Catholica 25 years ago, reminisce about the beginnings of this annual event and why they still encourage young adults to attend today.

The Café Catholica summer series is open to all young adults (ages 18-39) and features dynamic speakers, prayer, and social . Café Catholica 2024 will be held at St. Vincent de Paul (6800 Buffalo Speedway, Houston) on Monday evenings in July. Each night will include Confession at 5:15 pm, Mass at 6:15 pm, Dinner at 7:15 pm, and Talk at 8:15 pm. This year’s theme is: Home with Him. Come for all or part of the evening! No registration is needed to attend. Donations are accepted.

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Most of us are familiar with the Corporal Works of Mercy, but the instruction to visit those in prison can be a challenge to many Catholics. Maybe we are held back by fear or intimidation or perhaps we don't know how to help or where to start.

Today I'm joined by Scott Underwood, Associate Director with the Office of Correctional Ministries for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, Trey Mirenda, a Catholic chaplain with the Texas Department of Criminal Justice, and Tony VanDerbur, the Executive Director of Christian New Creation, which runs Isaiah House and Providence House.

Together, they share stories of hope, forgiveness, and transformation from their ministries to bring Christ to those incarcerated in the prisons and jails located across the Archdiocese.

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Join us for a conversation with our three seminarians - Dcn. David Ramirez, Dcn. Viet Nguyen, and Dcn. Luis Armas - who are about to be ordained as priests for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston on Saturday, June 1 at 10 a.m. at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in downtown Houston.

They shared their vocation stories, their calling to the priesthood, and how they hope God is able to use them to make his presence more fully known right here in our Archdiocese.

The Ordination Mass will be livestreamed on our website (archgh.org/live) and on our social media channels.

If you or someone you know is discerning God's call to the priesthood or religious life, they can contact the Office of Vocations online at houstonvocations.com.

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Almost two years ago, with their decision in the Dobbs vs. Jackson Women's Health Organization, the Supreme Court overturned Roe vs. Wade  and officially overturned the constitutional right to an abortion in the United States.

Since then, the decision on how abortions are handled has been relegated to each individual state, which means that the fight to protect life goes on.

Today we are joined by Julie Dumalet, Director of the Office of Pro-Life Activities, to get an update on what's been happening in the news and what is going on here in Galveston-Houston.

This episode does contain discussions about abortion, miscarriage, and in vitro fertilization (IVF), which can be sensitive topics for some listeners. If you would like assistance or are looking for help, please call the Office of Pro-Life Activities at 713-741-8728. You can also find them online at www.archgh.org/prolife. 

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"We are an Easter people, and alleluia is our song!" 

Happy Easter! As Catholics, we will celebrate the season of Easter for 50 days until Pentecost. But what does it mean to be an Easter people? How do we maintain that joy long after the decorations are put away and all the Easter candy has been eaten?

Fr. Richard Hinkley from St. Mary's Seminary joins us to talk about how can truly live our lives with the joy of Easter and the truth of the Resurrection, even when we face difficulties.

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We have entered Holy Week, and this Thursday evening, we will leave the season of Lent and enter into the Sacred Paschal Triduum, which begins with the evening Mass of the Lord’s Supper on Holy Thursday, reaches its high point in the Easter Vigil, and closes with Evening Prayer on Easter Sunday.

These three days mark the summit of our liturgical year as we recall the passion, death, and resurrection of Jesus Christ.

My guest today is Fr. Richard Hinkley from St. Mary's Seminary. We discuss what happens during the Triduum and how we can enter into these days more prayerfully and intentionally so that we can fully celebrate the joy of the resurrection.

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Several months ago, the Archdiocese welcomed the Courage and EnCourage apostolates to our list of ministries. The Courage apostolate is the Church’s invitation to people who experience same-sex attractions, who desire to live in accord with the Gospel call to chastity. A confidential support group led by a priest chaplain, Courage accompanies men and women along the road to integration, freedom, and discipleship. United by friendship with Christ and one another, Courage members strive for chastity and holiness, meeting regularly for prayer and mutual support.

The EnCourage ministry welcomes parents, spouses, and other loved ones of people who experience same-sex attractions to meet regularly to support one another towards the goal of staying true to the teachings of the Church while maintaining strong, healthy family bonds.

My guest today is Fr. Luke Millette, who has been involved with bringing the Courage and Encourage apostolates to the Archdiocese. We have a frank and open discussion about what it means to minister to persons who experience same-sex attraction, what the Church’s teachings are on the subject, and we even talk about the document Fiducia Supplicans which came out a couple of months ago, on the pastoral meaning of blessings.

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A 2018 study on young adults leaving the Catholic Church conducted by St. Mary’s Press found people stopped identifying as Catholics at a median age of 13, long before they ceased attending a parish. That’s around the 7th or 8th grade.

So today, I’m going to be talking with Randy Adams, associate director in the Office of Adolescent Catechesis and Evangelization, and Cindy Martin, who is the Jr. High Youth Minister at St. Laurence Catholic Church in Sugar Land, to find out what we are doing as a diocese and in our parishes to address this situation.

Even if you don’t have Jr. High-aged children in your home or in your family right now, we encourage you to listen to this episode, because we are talking about the future of the Catholic Church in the United States, and there are great insights in this discussion that we can all use in our interactions with young Catholics.

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Pueri Cantores with Dr. Dan Girardot and Lizzie Cook
February 19, 2024
Season 02, Episode 04

The Pueri Cantores festival is coming to Houston in a couple of weeks. We’ll learn what it is, who’s involved, and how it took one local Catholic school choir all the way to Rome to sing in one of the major basilicas and celebrate Mass with Pope Francis at St. Peter’s.

Everyone is invited to join us for the closing Mass on Saturday, March 2 at 5 p.m. at the Co-Cathedral of the Sacred Heart in downtown Houston. Make sure to arrive early to hear the beautiful prelude music sung by the choirs.

Learn more about Pueri Cantores

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Ash Wednesday and Lent with Fr. Richard Hinkley
February 12, 2024
Season 02, Episode 03

Ash Wednesday is this week, which marks the beginning of the season of Lent. Fr. Richard Hinkley joins us for a chat about how we should approach the season, how to get the most out of it, and how to start the season off properly on Ash Wednesday.

The book recommended by Fr. Richard is The Liturgical Year: Lent, the Sacred Paschal Triduum, Easter Time by Adrien Nocent, OSB. You can purchase the book on Amazon using this link.

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2024 Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) with Nick Sawicki and Deacon Jeff Willard
February 5, 2024
Season 02, Episode 02

The annual Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) campaign is here! Each year, we still get questions about what it is, how the money is used, and who it actually helps. This week, we talk with Nick Sawicki from the Office of Development to learn more about how the money is used to support the 64 pastoral and educational ministries of the Archdiocese. We then speak with Deacon Jeff Willard, one of our Port Chaplains, as he shares with us about our diocesan ministry to seafarers - a vital and important ministry that most people of the Archdiocese don't know about.

We encourage everyone to prayerfully consider donating to the Diocesan Services Fund. To learn more about the DSF and how the money is used, or to make a one-time or recurring donation, visit archgh.org/dsf.

To learn more about the Port Ministry and Deacon Jeff's work, you can visit the Galveston Seafarers Center website at galvestonseafarerscenter.org.

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Catholic Schools Week with Dr. Angela Johnson and Maribel Mendoza-Rojas
January 29, 2024
Season 02, Episode 01

We're celebrating Catholic Schools Week here in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston! Join us for a conversation with Dr. Angela Johnson and Maribel Mendoza-Rojas from the Catholic Schools Office to hear about the amazing things happening in our Catholic schools and how you and your family can find out more!

You can find more information about our Catholic schools at our website - choosecatholicschools.org - including an interactive map to help you find the closest school to you.

If you want to learn more about the annual Steps for Students 5K Run/Walk benefiting Catholic schools in the Archdiocese which takes place on Feb. 10, visit steps4students.org.

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A Christmas message from His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

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December 23
O Emmanuel, our King and Giver of Law:
come to save us, Lord our God!

The Roman Church has been singing the "O" Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons that accompany the Magnificat canticle of Evening Prayer from December 17-23. They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but present ones as well. Their repeated use of the imperative "Come!" embodies the longing of all for the Divine Messiah.

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December 22
O King of all nations and keystone of the Church:
come and save man, whom you formed from the dust!

The Roman Church has been singing the "O" Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons that accompany the Magnificat canticle of Evening Prayer from December 17-23. They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but present ones as well. Their repeated use of the imperative "Come!" embodies the longing of all for the Divine Messiah.

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December 21
O Radiant Dawn,
splendor of eternal light, sun of justice:
come and shine on those who dwell in darkness and in the
shadow of death.

The Roman Church has been singing the "O" Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons that accompany the Magnificat canticle of Evening Prayer from December 17-23. They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but present ones as well. Their repeated use of the imperative "Come!" embodies the longing of all for the Divine Messiah.

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December 20
O Key of David,
opening the gates of God’s eternal Kingdom:
come and free the prisoners of darkness!

The Roman Church has been singing the "O" Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons that accompany the Magnificat canticle of Evening Prayer from December 17-23. They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but present ones as well. Their repeated use of the imperative "Come!" embodies the longing of all for the Divine Messiah.

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December 19
O Root of Jesse’s stem,
sign of God’s love for all his people:
come to save us without delay!

The Roman Church has been singing the "O" Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons that accompany the Magnificat canticle of Evening Prayer from December 17-23. They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but present ones as well. Their repeated use of the imperative "Come!" embodies the longing of all for the Divine Messiah.

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December 18
O Leader of the House of Israel,
giver of the Law to Moses on Sinai:
come to rescue us with your mighty power!

The Roman Church has been singing the "O" Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons that accompany the Magnificat canticle of Evening Prayer from December 17-23. They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but present ones as well. Their repeated use of the imperative "Come!" embodies the longing of all for the Divine Messiah.

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December 17
O Wisdom of our God Most High,
guiding creation with power and love:
come to teach us the path of knowledge!

The Roman Church has been singing the "O" Antiphons since at least the eighth century. They are the antiphons that accompany the Magnificat canticle of Evening Prayer from December 17-23. They are a magnificent theology that uses ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but present ones as well. Their repeated use of the imperative "Come!" embodies the longing of all for the Divine Messiah.

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Singing the O Antiphons with Zachary Turner
December 11, 2023
Season 01, Episode 12

Next Sunday, we enter the second half of Advent. Beginning on Dec. 17, the Church will sing the 'O Antiphons' as part of Evening Prayer. These antiphons use ancient biblical imagery drawn from the messianic hopes of the Old Testament to proclaim the coming Christ as the fulfillment not only of Old Testament hopes, but present ones as well. The use of Gregorian chant enhances the beauty of the antiphons and draws us into a deeper contemplation of the longing of all for the Divine Messiah.

This week, we speak with Zachary Turner, Director of Sacred Music at St. Mary's Seminary in Houston, to learn about the role of sacred music in the liturgical life of the Church, and why we should take time this Advent to reflect on the 'O Antiphons.'

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Back to the Beginning with Lisa May
December 4, 2023
Season 01, Episode 11

As the fifth-largest diocese in the United States, it can be hard to imagine what the Catholic Church in Galveston-Houston looked like hundreds of years ago. But understanding our history can allow us to see how far we've come, challenge us in our own faith journeys, and remind us to be thankful for those who helped to establish the Church in Texas.

Lisa May, director of the Archives Office, joins us to share the history of our diocese from the early Spanish missionaries in the 1600s until the founding of the Diocese of Galveston in 1847 and our first bishop, The Right Reverend Jean Marie Odin.

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#GivingTuesday with Michael Schillaci and Nick Sawicki
November 27, 2023
Season 01, Episode 10

Tomorrow is GivingTuesday, an event created as a simple idea: a day that encourages people to do good. In the midst of all of our spending and preparations for Christmas, we sit down with Michael Schillaci and Nick Sawicki from the Office of Development to talk about some of the needs of the Archdiocese and how you can help make a difference.

If you would like to donate to the Archdiocese, visit archgh.org/waystogive  to see all the ways you can give. You can also make donations to either Catholic Charities or San José Clinic via the #igivecatholic website.

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A Day in the Life of a Vocations Director with Fr. Richard McNeillie
November 20, 2023
Season 01, Episode 09

This episode should have been recorded a few weeks ago during National Vocations Awareness Week, but Fr. Richard is always on the move! We were able to sit him down for a brief interview about his roles as the director of the Office of Vocations and the director of seminarians.

To learn more about the Vocations Office and what they offer, visit houstonvocations.com and follow 'Houston Vocations' on Facebook and Instagram.

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