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Getting to Know Our Future Priests with Dcn. David Ramirez, Dcn. Viet Nguyen, and Dcn. Luis Armas

May 25, 2024 12:00 - 44 minutes - 30.6 MB

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...

A Post-Dobbs Pro-Life Update with Julie Dumalet

April 29, 2024 15:00 - 50 minutes - 35 MB

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 bee...

High School Youth Ministry and the Archdiocesan Youth Conference with Brian Henritze and Jeanette Gonzalez

April 15, 2024 15:00 - 47 minutes - 32.7 MB

We often hear about high school-age teenagers today having to deal with issues and facing challenges that many of us never had to deal with when we were their age. And the idea of working with them and accompanying them on their faith journeys can be intimidating when we think about the teen culture that can sometimes seem so foreign and inaccessible. How are we as a Church supposed to work with teens today amid all the chaos that is going on in their lives and help them to deal with the ch...

We are an Easter People! with Fr. Richard Hinkley

April 02, 2024 15:00 - 29 minutes - 20.4 MB

"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. -...

The Sacred Triduum with Fr. Richard Hinkley

March 25, 2024 10:00 - 36 minutes - 24.9 MB

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...

Making Our Catholic Schools Successful - Dr. Christopher Pichon and David Garcia-Prats

March 18, 2024 08:00 - 38 minutes - 26.6 MB

As our children head back to school after Spring Break to begin the final quarter of this academic year, we wanted to take a moment to talk about what it takes to provide a Catholic education to students. In other words, what does it take to make a Catholic school a success? Our guests today are Dr. Christopher Pichon, Assistant Superintendent of Operational Vitality, and David Garcia-Prats, the Director of Educational Technology & Resource Stewardship, from our Archdiocesan Catholic School...

Courage and EnCourage - Ministry to Persons Who Experience Same-Sex Attraction

March 04, 2024 18:00 - 37 minutes - 25.6 MB

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 ch...

Sharing the Faith with Jr. High Preteens w/ Randy Adams and Cindy Martin

February 26, 2024 18:00 - 55 minutes - 37.9 MB

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...

Pueri Cantores w/ Dr. Dan Girardot and Lizzie Cook

February 19, 2024 08:00 - 53 minutes - 36.9 MB

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 downt...

Ash Wednesday and Lent w/ Fr. Richard Hinkley

February 12, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.3 MB

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 ...

2024 Diocesan Services Fund (DSF) w/ Nick Sawicki and Deacon Jeff Willard

February 05, 2024 06:00 - 36 minutes - 25.2 MB

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 Willa...

Catholic Schools Week w/ Dr. Angela Johnson and Maribel Mendoza-Rojas

January 29, 2024 06:00 - 38 minutes - 26.2 MB

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 -...

Cardinal DiNardo's Christmas Message

December 25, 2023 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.93 MB

A Christmas message from His Eminence Daniel Cardinal DiNardo to the faithful of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston ----------------------------------- To learn about the ministries and office of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, visit us online at archgh.org. Facebook Instagram YouTube

The "O Antiphons" of Advent: December 23 - O Emmanuel

December 23, 2023 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.72 MB

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...

The "O Antiphons" of Advent: December 22 - O King of the Nations

December 22, 2023 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.74 MB

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 h...

The "O Antiphons" of Advent: December 21 - O Radiant Dawn

December 21, 2023 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.75 MB

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 fulfil...

The "O Antiphons" of Advent: December 20 - O Key of David

December 20, 2023 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.92 MB

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 ...

The "O Antiphons" of Advent: December 19 - O Root of Jesse

December 19, 2023 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.78 MB

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, ...

The "O Antiphons" of Advent: December 18 - O Leader

December 18, 2023 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.84 MB

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 ...

The "O Antiphons" of Advent: December 17 - O Wisdom

December 17, 2023 06:00 - 2 minutes - 1.75 MB

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 Te...

Singing the 'O Antiphons' with Zachary Turner

December 11, 2023 06:00 - 21 minutes - 14.7 MB

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 d...

Back to the Beginning with Lisa May

December 05, 2023 17:00 - 33 minutes - 22.7 MB

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 hi...

#GivingTuesday with Michael Schillaci and Nick Sawicki

November 27, 2023 06:00 - 23 minutes - 16 MB

#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 ...

A Day in the Life of a Vocations Director with Fr. Richard McNeillie

November 20, 2023 06:00 - 24 minutes - 17.1 MB

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 'Hous...

Discover Catholic Schools Week 2023 with Dr. Debra Haney and Dr. Mazie McCoy

November 13, 2023 06:00 - 33 minutes - 23.1 MB

Discover Catholic Schools Week 2023 with Dr. Debra Haney and Dr. Mazie McCoy November 13, 2023 Season 01, Episode 08 It's Discover Catholic Schools Week! Join us for a discussion about the joys and benefits of a Catholic education for your children as we talk with Dr. Debra Haney and Dr. Mazie McCoy from the Archdiocesan Catholic Schools Office. For more information about Catholic schools in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston, visit choosecatholicschools.org. ---------------------------...

Catechesis and Sacrament Preparation for Persons with Disabilities - Melissa Alvarez and Matt Kiernan

November 06, 2023 06:00 - 43 minutes - 29.7 MB

Evangelization and Catechesis with Amy Auzenne and Miguel Vences November 6, 2023 Season 01, Episode 07 In this episode, we discuss catechesis and sacrament preparation for persons with disabilities, including adaptations and resources, as we speak with Melissa Alvarez and Matt Kiernan from the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis. For more information about ministry to persons with disabilities, please contact the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis at www.archgh.org/oec or call 71...

Proclaiming and Teaching - The Relationship of Evangelization and Catechesis with Amy Auzenne and Miguel Vences

October 30, 2023 05:00 - 48 minutes - 33.2 MB

Evangelization and Catechesis with Amy Auzenne and Miguel Vences October 30, 2023 Season 01, Episode 06 In this episode, we get to know Amy Auzenne and Miguel Vences from the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis as we discuss what those two words mean, the relation between catechesis and evangelization, and what their office does that makes a difference in your parish. For more information about the Office of Evangelization and Catechesis, you can visit them online at www.archgh.org/oec...

Marriage, Divorce and Annulments with Fr. Luke Millette

October 23, 2023 05:00 - 53 minutes - 37 MB

Divorce and Annulments with Fr. Luke Millette October 23, 2023 Season 01, Episode 05 In this episode, we discuss some of the misconceptions regarding divorce and annulments as we speak with Fr. Luke Millette, Judicial Vicar at the Archdiocesan Metropolitan Tribunal. For more information about seeking a Declaration of Nullity or other issues regarding Canon Law, you can visit their website at www.archgh.org/tribunal or call 713-807-9286. ----------------------------------- To learn about t...

St. Joseph Foster Care Ministry with Julie Dumalet and Chandler James

October 16, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 26.9 MB

St. Joseph Foster Care Ministry with Julie Dumalet and Chandler James October 16, 2023 Season 01, Episode 04 In this episode, we learn about a new program from the Office of Pro-Life Activities, the St. Joseph Foster Care Ministry. We talk with Julie Dumalet, Director of the Office of Pro-Life Activities, and Chandler James from the Riverside Project about this new initiative and collaboration. For more information about St. Joseph Foster Care Ministry, visit our website at archgh.org/pro...

Liturgical Ministries with Adam Brill and Dr. Dan Girardot

October 09, 2023 05:00 - 39 minutes - 27.1 MB

Liturgical Ministries with Adam Brill and Dr. Dan Girardot October 9, 2023 Season 01, Episode 03 On this episode, we talk with Adam Brill and Dr. Dan Girardot from the Office of Worship. We discuss the role of the office, as well as upcoming training opportunities for lay liturgical ministers (lectors, acolytes, Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion, etc.) Trainings, workshops, resources, and more can be found on the Office of Worship website at archgh.org/worship. -------------------...

World Youth Day 2023 Recap with Angie Pometto and Auxiliary Bishop Italo Dell'Oro

October 02, 2023 05:00 - 45 minutes - 31.4 MB

World Youth Day 2023 Recap with Angie Pometto and Auxiliary Bishop Italo Dell'Oro Oct. 2, 2023 Season 01, Episode 02 On this episode, we talk with Angie Pometto, director of the Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministry, and Auxiliary Bishop Italo Dell'Oro as they share their stories and reflect on their experiences at the 2023 World Youth Day celebration in Lisbon, Portugal. If you would like more information about World Youth Day, or if you would like to make a donation to help support t...

Preparing for World Youth Day 2023 with Angie Pometto and Thalia Romero

July 17, 2023 16:00 - 27 minutes - 19.1 MB

Preparing for World Youth Day 2023 with Angie Pometto and Thalia Romero July 17, 2023 Season 01, Episode 01 On this episode, we talk with Angie Pometto and Thalia Romero from the Office of Young Adult and Campus Ministry as they prepare for their upcoming pilgrimage to the World Youth Day celebration in Lisbon, Portugal next month. If you would like more information about World Youth Day, or if you would like to make a donation to help support the young adults who will be attending, please...

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