"On one hand, this closure of churches to the public has been necessary for the safeguarding of public health, and we must continue to be mindful of the advice of governmental authorities. At the same time, I have heard the continued pleas of so many of the faithful and priests for access to the spiritual strength and nourishment of the sacraments after enduring so many weeks of stay-at-home orders. Therefore, I believe the time has arrived to look forward to how this local church can cautiously resume some of its essential activities."

Read Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston parishes permitted to begin "Phased Reopening" this weekend, May 2-3, with emphasis on social distancing, masks, sanitation Announcement here.

Read Cardinal DiNardo's Letter to the Faithful here.

Please be patient with us while we discern the best plans for the Catholic Newman Center.

You have probably already heard that public Masses have been suspended in the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Here are all the parishes who will be steaming their Masses online: archgh.org/onlinemass. Additionally, Bishop Barron will be streaming his Masses here online as well.

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Celebrations of the Eucharist: Masses will be broadcast live-stream on the Facebook page from Fr. Charlie's religious community, Holy Rosary Priory in Houston. Please join us this Sunday, March 29th for Mass at 11:00 AM. 

UH Catholic Newman Center is closed until such advisories and decisions are lifted. No activities or use of the facility will occur until further notice.

• Sacrament of Reconciliation: 
  • For those who are off-campus and with transportation: Confessions will be available on an appointment basis at Holy Rosary Church (3617 Milam St., Houston, TX 77002)
  • On-campus students: by appointment in cases of need at the Cathoilc Newman Center
• Anointing of the Sick:  follow same process as given above for Sacrament of Reconciliation 
• Contact information: email (frcjohnsonop@gmail.com) or by a direct mesage on our Catholic Student Organization GroupMe page. In case of emergency, call (504) 284-8013

Claire & Fr. Charlie are available and here for you. You're welcome to GroupMe Message them or email them below:

Fr. Charlie - frcjohnsonop@gmail.com
Claire - c.mcmullin2003@gmail.com

For those who are on campus and would like to stay connected with others that are on campus during this time, we have created a separate GroupMe. This GroupMe will be for people to be able to communicate with each other as to what is going on on campus, and if for those who will be making grocery runs. If you would like to join this GroupMe, click this link.

Small Groups will be moving to virtual meetings. If you're already in a Small Group, your small group leader will be contacting you for how they will be continuing next week. If not already in a Small Group and have suddenly found more time on your hands now and are interested in joining one, please contact Claire. 

For those who are on campus and would like to stay connected with others that are on campus during this time, we have created a separate GroupMe. This GroupMe will be for people to be able to communicate with each other as to what is going on on campus, and if for those who will be making grocery runs. If you would like to join this GroupMe, click this link.

School is closed but God never is. We'll continue praying the rosary together. The only thing different? It's online! Join the call through the links below. Know that you're all in our prayers and please feel free to send any other intentions you have.

Here are the times/contact information below:
Everyday @ 9am
Hangouts Link // mrbyrd@uh.edu

Mondays @ 5:30pm
Hangouts Link // nehalexr@gmail.com

Tuesday @ 6:30pm
Hangouts Link // Lonisha on CSO GroupMe