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Welcome Archbishop Joe S. Vásquez
When Archbishop Vésquez was Auxiliary Bishop of Galveston-Houston, he celebrated Mass at Casa Juan Diego for the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe. He is pictured here at that Mass with Fr. Italo Dell'Oro, who is now our Auxiliary Bishop. All of us at Casa Juan Diego add our voices to the many who welcome our new Archbishop Joe Vásquez to the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. Archbishop Vásquez was Auxiliary Bishop here from 2001 to 2010 when he became Bishop of Austin. He served as Bishop in ... continue reading
Catholic Worker Principles and the Precarity of Migrants
I live in two worlds. For the past 16 years, I have been serving immigrant communities at the Houston Catholic Worker, offering the Works of Mercy, both Corporal[1] and Spiritual[2] to all that cross our door. My day job is directing the social work program at a local university. This is a juggling act—the changing of clothes from one setting to the next, trying to remember did I take a shower; did I eat, which language am I speaking? At my University I am important: senior in rank and status ... continue reading
The Legacy of Pope Francis
UPDATE MARCH 23, 2025 Pope Francis returned to the Vatican today! Thank God for his recovery. He will still need two months of rest and limited activities. Gracias a Dios! As we write, Pope Francis is very ill in the hospital with double pneumonia. The world is praying for him. We recall that on March 13, 2013, when the white smoke emerged to show that the first Latin American pope had been elected, the Catholic Workers at Casa Juan Diego were gathered for our luncheon ... continue reading
Needs at Casa Juan Diego
Jeans or slacks for women, sizes 5 - 15 Cooking Oil Lentils Flip Flops for women, children Adult diapers - medium and large Underpads Pillows and twin sheets Jeans for men, size 27-36. Silverware for people setting up an apartment Become a full-time Catholic Worker, Room and board and health insurance provided. Married couples welcome. Pray for us and our guests. ... continue reading
A Haiku: Reflection After Mass at Casa Juan Diego
Parents gathering Candlelight consolation Tearful Eucharist ... continue reading
