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Proclaiming the Good News to the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston since 1964
OCTOBER 12, 2021
150 YEARS AND COUNTING
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VOL. 58, NO. 9
A SHEPHERD’S MESSAGE
For a synodal Church BY DANIEL CARDINAL DINARDO Archbishop of Galveston-Houston Sisters and Brothers, Several weeks ago, it was announced that Pope Francis invited every diocese in the world to participate in the 16th Ordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops, which will be held in October of 2023. The diocesan phase of this Synod process is integral to the structure of the 2023 assembly of the Synod of Bishops. The organizing theme of this Synod is For a Synodal Church: Communion, Participation and Mission. As the Synod’s preparatory document states, See SHEPHERD, page 2
CHURCH PHOTO COURTESY OF OFFICE OF ARCHIVES
A billboard shares a message of gratitude from the Society of St. Vincent de Paul of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston in 1967. The billboard was one of 20 around the Gulf coast area, this was one located at Post Oak Rd. and S. Main St. At left, Bob G. Dyer, executive director of the Society's diocesan central council, and Lawrence Hood, public relations director of the Houston Poster Advertising company, which had donated the billboards. In 2021, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul marks its 150th anniversary this year with gratitude and courage in its continued service.
Society of St. Vincent de Paul marks 150th anniversary with gala honoring Marek brothers Longtime ministry enters Sesquicentennial year looking forward Special to the Herald
Stan Marek, son of the late Ralph Marek, said, “Our immigrant family found the American Dream only to lose it all in 1933. My father and his two brothers left Yoakum, Texas, and a life of poverty caused by the Great Depression. Four years of homelessness left an unforgettable impact in their lives. As successful adults in the construction industry in Houston,
SOCIETY OF ST. VINCENT DE PAUL
HOUSTON — The Society of St.Vincent de Paul of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston celebrated 150 years in the community on Sept. 18 at the River Oaks Country Club. The sesquicentennial event honored John, Bill, Ralph and Granny Marek, who were longtime and faithful supporters of the society’s mission. Cochairing the 150th Anniversary Gala were Bruce and Stan Marek.
See SOCIETY, page 4
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U.S. Census and V Encuentro dovetail showing more Hispanics helping Church, community BY JO ANN ZUÑIGA Texas Catholic Herald HOUSTON — Catholic Church officials say they are not surprised by the 2020 U.S. Census showing Hispanics accounted for 51.1% of the country’s growth, rising to 18.7% or about 62.1 million of the U.S. population. Eight in 10 Hispanics in the U.S. are American citizens, according to the data. And for the first time, the percentage of whites dipped below 60% in the U.S. to 57.8% in 2020, the Census stated. For future planning in education and job training, the Census reported the under-18 population is now majority people of color at 52.7%.
CENSUS 2020
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Archbishop Emeritus Joseph A. Fiorenza is pictured at the Society of St. Vincent de Paul 150th Anniversary Gala Sept. 18 with event co-chairs Bruce Marek (left) and Stan Marek.
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ESPAÑOL † 17 |
MILESTONES † 20
See ENCUENTRO, page 5