"Catechumens and candidates...are a direct wake-up call for all members to get in shape so that these new Catholics-to-be will find a welcoming, forgiven and forgiving Church..." Daniel Cardinal DiNardo, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston)
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Speaker bio: Dr. Thomas Ward is a philosophy professor at Baylor University. His research focuses on the history of philosophy, especially in the Middle Ages. He is the author or translator of several books, including After Stoicism, Ordered by Love, Divine Ideas, and Treatise on the First Principle.
Pier Giorgio Frassati Canonization
The Holy Father will canonize Pier Giorgio Frassati during the Closing Mass for the Jubilee of Young People in Rome on Sunday, August 3, 2025. Pope Francis made the announcement on November 20, 2024, saying, "Next year, during the Jubilee of Adolescents, I will canonize Blessed Carlo Acutis and in the Jubilee of Young People, Blessed Pier Giorgio Frassati." Details about the canonization are still pending. In the meantime, please check out the USCCB web page for Frassati
All young adults are invited to join us for Magnify at St. Mary’s Seminary (9845 Memorial Dr, Houston) on Saturday, March 22, 2025, from 12:00 pm to 8:15 pm. Magnify, formerly known as the Archdiocesan Young Adult Day, will include a keynote speaker, small group discussions, workshops, Mass, and time for social activities. Our English Keynote is Sr. Albert Marie Surmanksi, OP, an Associate Professor of Theology at the University of St. Thomas in Houston and St. Mary's Seminary. Our Spanish Keynote is Mari Pablo, a national speaker through Ascension Press. This year’s theme is “Journey to the Father’s Heart” (Luke 15: 20, 31). Early Bird Registration Cost is $45 (register by February 17) or Regular Cost is $55 (register by March 17). At the door Registration Cost is $65 (register by March 22). All details for the day are available online at: www.archgh.org/magnify. This is a bilingual event with offerings available in English and Spanish.
Todos los jóvenes adultos están invitados a unirse a nosotros para Magnifica en el Seminario St. Mary’s (9845 Memorial Dr, Houston) el sábado 22 de marzo de 2025, de 12:00 pm a 8:15 pm. Magnifica, anteriormente conocido como el Día Arquidiocesano de Jóvenes Adultos, incluirá un orador principal, discusiones en grupos pequeños, talleres, misa y tiempo para actividades sociales. Nuestra oradora principal en español es Mari Pablo, oradora nacional a través de Ascension Press. Nuestra oradora principal en inglés es la Hna. Albert Marie Surmanksi, OP, profesora asociada de teología en la Universidad de St. Thomas en Houston y el Seminario St. Mary's. El tema de este año es "Caminando hacia el corazón del Padre" (Lucas 15: 20, 31). El costo de inscripción anticipada es de $45 (inscripción antes del 17 de febrero) o el costo regular es de$ 55 (inscripción antes del 17 de marzo). En la puerta el costo de inscripción es de $65 (inscripción antes del 22 de marzo). Todos los detalles del día están disponibles en línea en: www.archgh.org/magnify. Este es un evento bilingüe con opciones disponibles en inglés y español.
Priests vs. Seminarians 2025 is coming! Mark your calendars for Friday, April 4, 2025, at Rice Tudor Field House.
Tickets now on sale!
Charis Retreat for Young Adults
Save the date for this year’s Charis Retreat that will be held on April 25-27, 2025! All young adults (ages 18-39) are invited to join us for this 3-day, 2-night retreat based on Ignatian Spirituality at Circle Lake Retreat Center (19000 Circle Lake Dr., Pinehurst, TX). More information will be coming soon at: www.archgh.org/charis. If you would like to be a part of the retreat team, please contact Neil Albaña at nalbana@archgh.org or 713-741-8780. We would love to have you on the team
¡Reserven la fecha para el Retiro Charis que se llevará a cabo del 25-27 de abril de 2025! Todos los jóvenes adultos (de 18 a 39 años) están invitados a participar en este retiro de 3 días y 2 noches basado en espiritualidad ignaciana en el Circle Lake Retreat Center (19000 Circle Lake Dr., Pinehurst, TX). Para obtener más información, visiten www.archgh.org/charis-espanol. Si te gustaría formar parte del equipo, por favor, comunícate con Thalía Romero en tromero@archgh.org o al 713-741-8768.
Need prayer or someone to talk to/pray?
Our Chaplain, Fr. Quang Nguyen, SCJ, and Campus Minister, Salisha Miller, are here to serve you. You are welcome to contact them by email or GroupMe message in case of any need.
UH Catholic Newman Center
4305 Martin Luther King Blvd. | Houston, TX | 77004 | 713-748-2529
CATHOLIC@UH.EDU
Director: Fr. Quang Nguyen, SCJ
Email: qnguyen@archgh.org
Campus Minister: Salisha Miller
Email: smiller@archgh.org
