On December 7th, 2024, on behalf of the UH Knights of Columbus, Grand Knight David Bartlett was gifted a stunning display of the Holy Eucharist at the State Mid-Year Meeting by Texas State Deputy Ron Alonzo, the gentleman who runs the state of Texas for the Knights. It is only one of six of its kind in existence, and it was awarded to the UH Knights for their astonishing growth (now having reached #1 in the nation by percentage) and successes in their programs. This display, which has now become a beautiful addition to the family of incredible artwork and craftsmanship located in our Newman Center, is a testament to what faith in unity and brotherhood can achieve in the name of God.

The UH Knights, Council 15105, were originally chartered in 2010. Ever since its foundation it had been an exceptional council, zealous in its commitments and resilient in its missions. However, in recent times it has made strides it had never seen before. In an explosive vigor, it has brought together a group of nearly 30 men to find what kind of gifts the Lord had created within them. In cookouts, prayer groups, men’s groups, volunteering, altar serving, rosary groups, faith and community programs, and in just helping Fr. Quang out, it helped our young men here at the Newman find their mission. They often came with a fire to serve, a fire with many qualities, but a fire without a set direction.

Our mission is to be instruments of God’s work, and for our mission He creates unique gifts within us. It is a journey to figure out what these gifts are and then use them for God’s calling. In the Knights of Columbus, men find their calling through action. Here at UH, they have done just that, and here they have also done the Lord’s work

Our next Café Catholica Lite will be held on March 13, 2025, at the Holy Family Parish Life Center (1525 25^th Street, Galveston) from 7:00-8:45 pm. Our speaker will be Fr. Jorge Alvarado, CC, pastor of the Catholic Charismatic Center in Houston. Fr. Jorge’s talk will be titled “Recognizing God’s Voice in Prayer”, exploring how the Scriptures guide us in recognizing the voice of God and the profound impact this can have on our relationship with Him.  The night will include lite snacks, the talk, Q&A, and communal prayer. For more information, go to www.archgh.org/cafecatholica

If you are unable to join us in person, please join us online via livestream! 

For those who cannot join us in person, we hope you'll tune in for the Livestream for the event. Visit this Livestream Zoom Link to tune in! The zoom will open on 7:30 p.m. in time for the talk. 

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!

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.

Marx, Darwin, T. S. Eliot, Foucault: a new semester of spiritual adventure starts soon! If you want to consider the great questions of human existence and co-existence within a congenial community, don't miss out. Dr. David Franks, senior research fellow at the Abigail Adams Institute, would like to invite everyone to join The Great Conversation, a weekly online discussion group exploring formative texts of Western culture in manageable portions. It focuses on the question, “How should we live?” This spring we cover modern times, from the long nineteenth century up to our current situation. Together we will think through, and with, writers from Hegel to Solzhenitsyn, including Kierkegaard, Nietzsche, Martin Luther King, and Judith Butler. The conversation takes place Wednesday evenings on Zoom from 8:00-9:30 pm (Eastern). Sign up at https://www.abigailadamsinstitute.org/tgc. All ages, all backgrounds, are welcome. Join us, and please spread the word to those who relish conversation that is both serious and exciting!