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Does the Church Still Believe in Indulgences?

October 31, 2017

"Yes, the Church still believes in indulgences." "The theology of indulgences runs very deep and actually unveils some of the most beautiful aspects of the Catholic Faith." Read on
Hallowmas-The Triduum of The Saints - Oct. 31, Nov. 1 & 2

October 30, 2017

Hallowmas Triduum
Halloween, All Saints Day, All Souls Day
It’s time for Christians to reclaim the meaning of this three day celebration, the "triduum," of Halloween, All Saints Day, and All Souls. We invite all families to join us in reclaiming our Christian traditions in this year's celebration.
See Mass schedule here.
Saint of the Day - Saint Pope John Paul II

October 22, 2017

October 22 is the Feast Day of Saint Pope John Paul II, who said “Open wide the doors to Christ,” during the homily at the Mass where he was installed as pope in 1978. Saint Pope John Paul II, pray for us.
The Catechism Turns 25

October 11, 2017

The Catechism of the Catholic Church - the first great Catechism since the Council of Trent in the 16th century - turns 25 today, Oct. 11, 2017.
Blessed John Newman and the Laity

October 9, 2017

Oct. 9 is the Feast Day of Blessed John Henry Newman - "Catholics in the West have lots of work ahead of us, and Newman still offers us guidance to be prepared."
The Pope, the Rosary and the Battle of Lepanto

October 6, 2017

Where did the Feast of the Holy Rosary come from, and what did it have to do with the Oct. 7, 1571 Battle of Lepanto with the Muslin Turks? Read and see..
West Houston Assistance Ministries receives grant

October 3, 2017

Mayor Turner and Judge Emmett announced the first recipients of the Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund. West Houston Assistance Ministries was one of 28 to receive a grant.