For decades, St. Vincent’s House has been a beacon of hope in Galveston County, helping individuals and families navigate some of life’s most difficult challenges. From housing and food assistance to transportation, health care, and employment support, the organization provides more than 50,000 services each year and reaches over 19,000 households across the community. In recognition of its extraordinary impact, St. Vincent’s House has been named the 2026 Nonprofit of the Year by the Galveston County Daily News. In this video, Executive Director Paula C. Tobon reflects on what this honor means, the mission that drives their work, and the…

How faith, female leadership, and diocesan partnership transformed girls’ education in Malawi Read in Texas Episcopalian Magazine Here (pages 60, 61, and 62): https://online.fliphtml5.com/TheEpiscopalDioceseOfTexas/TE_Magazine_2025/ In 2025, girls’ dropout rates in Anglican schools in southern Malawi fell from nearly 40% to almost zero. This transformation began with two women speaking truth. Malawi is a landlocked country in southeastern Africa and a male-dominated society where poverty made puberty a barrier to learning. Families could not afford sanitary supplies, schools lacked running water, and girls had no safe spaces to manage their hygiene. Students missed class, fell behind, and eventually stopped attending altogether. Without…

The Episcopal Diocese of Texas celebrates the 16 graduates of the Iona School for Ministry Class of 2026, who were recognized during a joyful and spirit-filled service on June 7 at Camp Allen. Representing both the Certificate in Theological Studies program and the first Spanish Certificate in Lay Preaching cohort, these graduates’ dedication reflects a deep commitment to serving their congregations and communities across Texas and beyond. The service was led by Bishop Kai Ryan, who presided at the Holy Eucharist and offered words of encouragement to the graduates. Reflecting on the significance of the day, Bishop Doyle shared: “The work…

The Episcopal Diocese of Texas joins in celebrating the 35 graduates of the Class of 2026 from Seminary of the Southwest. Commencement week was marked by joyful worship, cherished traditions, and the conferring of degrees across a variety of academic programs. The celebration included the presence of The Most Rev. Sean W. Rowe, 28th Presiding Bishop of The Episcopal Church. Enjoy the photo gallery, and learn more through the Seminary of the Southwest commencement article and Presiding Bishop Sean Rowe’s  touring Southwest’s campus https://ssw.edu/the-most-rev-sean-w-rowe-visits-southwest-campus-ahead-of-commencement. Photo and article credits: Seminary of the Southwest.

Baseball season is right around the corner! Join your Episcopal family for a fun night at the ballpark in Arlington or Houston. Bring your friends, your church community, and your team spirit as we gather for an evening of fellowship, laughter, and great baseball!