Secretariat for Social Concerns for the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

04/27/2026

The Catechism of the Catholic Church on Just War Doctrine.

04/27/2026

Does your Community Development or Economic Development organization qualify for a CCHD grant?

CCHD is working to address poverty's root causes and invest in local programs that empower low-income people, families, and communities.

The CCHD Grant Eligibility and Inquiry form must be received by 11:59pm ET on Friday, May 1, 2026. Learn more: https://www.usccb.org/committees/catholic-campaign-human-development

10/20/2025

https://www.telemundohouston.com/noticias/local/fe-y-justicia-worker-center-inaugura-nueva-oficina-y-renueva-su-compromiso-con-los-trabajadores-de-houston/2522824/

09/23/2025

Thank you! Finca Tres Robles warmly embraced the Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation, inspiring us all to cherish and protect our planet.

09/10/2025

What is integral ecology, and how can we put it into practice? Join Sr. Damien Marie Savino as she addresses these questions, focusing on the notion of integral ecology introduced by Pope Francis in his environmental encyclical, Laudato Si’ and explored in her new book Learning the Language of Creation, to be released in January 2026. Her lecture will include comments upon practices such as regenerative agriculture and nature-based solutions, in recognition that healing of ecosystems and of human communities goes hand in hand. This program will be recorded and the recording distributed to all registrants. Time for interactive Q&A with the speaker will be provided. Please register for this talk on www.eventbrite.com at: https://www.eventbrite.com/e/1513793921369

Learn what integral ecology is, and how you can put it into practice in your life to heal both ecosystems and human communities.

08/28/2025

From Archbishop Bernard A. Hebda

I am so grateful for the many promises of prayers that have been coming in from the Holy Father, Pope Leo, and from so many from all around the globe, all praying for the families of Annunciation Parish and School and for all who were impacted by this morning’s senseless violence.

I beg for the continued prayers of all of the priests and faithful of this Archdiocese, as well for the prayers of all men and women of good will, that the healing that only God can bring will be poured out on all those who were present at this morning’s Mass and particularly for the affected families who are only now beginning to comprehend the trauma they sustained. We lift up the souls of those who lost their lives to our loving God through the intercession of Our Lady, Queen of Peace.

My heart is broken as I think about students, teachers, clergy and parishioners and the horror they witnessed in a Church, a place where we should feel safe.

That today’s tragedy occurred only a day after the tragic shooting near Cristo Rey High School increases the sadness about the pain and anger that is present in our communities. We need an end to gun violence. Our community is rightfully outraged at such horrific acts of violence perpetrated against the vulnerable and innocent. They are far too commonplace. While we need to commit to working to prevent the recurrence of such tragedies, we also need to remind ourselves that we have a God of peace and of love, and that it is his love that we will need most as we strive to embrace those who are hurting so deeply.

Members of the Archdiocesan staff are working with the parish and school teams to make sure they have the support and resources they need at this time and beyond.

All are invited for a prayer service this evening at 7 p.m. at the Academy of Holy Angels, 6600 Nicollet Ave, in Richfield.

Our Lady, Queen of Sorrows, pray for us.
https://www.archspm.org/statement-regarding-deadly-shooting-at-annunciation-church-in-minneapolis/

08/26/2025

Join us at the Villa de Matel's Ruah Spirituality Center for “Peace with Creation" a three-day silent, contemplative retreat and Pilgrimage of Hope for Creation Sept 18-20. The retreat will culminate with an ecological pilgrimage through Houston's East End and a Mass for Creation in the Villa de Matel Chapel. Register: https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLSdlkfT64oe8xF-a4K_vWtvYF1OzJ0TvSm4i1W_Nrdo18ZrR6g/viewform

07/29/2025

Embrace the inspiring signs found throughout Texas, proudly sponsored by 14 Congregations of Catholic Sisters in Texas.
IN SOLIDARITY WITH IMMIGRANTS
I WAS A STRANGER & YOU WELCOMED ME - MATTHEW 25:35

07/12/2025

"We must pray for the conversion of many people, inside and outside of the church, who still do not recognize the urgency of caring for our common home," Pope Leo XIV said while celebrating a new formulary of the Mass "for the care of creation."

07/07/2025

We join together with Catholic Charities, Archdiocese of San Antonio, Inc. by offering our prayers and support to those in need of love and care during this devastating time. Donate to help those impacted by the flooding in Kerrville by visiting ccaosa.ejoinme.org/helptoday or archgh.org.

(OSV News photo/Affiliate KSAT, via Reuters)