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Love Is the Goal: Hospitality in a World of Flags by The Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso On any given World Cup day, thousands of people walk through downtown Houston wearing the colors of their nations. Some carry flags draped over their shoulders. Others sing songs from home. Some speak languages we may not understand. Yet beneath…

by The Rt. Rev. Hector Monterroso Yesterday the world watched a World Cup match between Spain and Cape Verde. On paper, it was no contest. Spain’s squad is valued at approximately $1.3 billion. Cape Verde’s goalkeeper, Vozinha, has an estimated market value of about $50,000. Yet for ninety minutes, none of that mattered. At 40…

By Albina Velasco 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…

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…

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…

Congratulations to Estela Lopez on her new role as Formation Coordinator with the Office of Formation and Houston Area Missioner with the Office of Congregational Mission Vitality Estela Lopez has been called to a dual role as Formation Coordinator with the Office of Formation and Houston Area Missioner with the Office of Congregational Mission Vitality. “Estela’s…

PRIDE in Houston is this weekend, June 5-6. Visit the GUIDE to PRIDE Houston 2026 here:

The Texas Episcopalian is an official publication of the Episcopal Diocese of Texas.

Each year, the Brotherhood of St. Andrew hosts a golf tournament to support scholarships and several important ministries and organizations, including Lord of the Streets, veterans programs, the Fall Boys Retreat, and the Positive Black Males Association of Houston. The day was filled with fellowship, teamwork, and friendly competition. After a great day on the…

The Immigration Resources page from The Episcopal Diocese of Texas is a centralized hub of support resources for immigrants, migrants, asylum seekers, and the organizations helping them. It focuses heavily on Texas-based assistance, especially in Houston and other major cities. 

Mother’s Day at St. Stephen’s Christ Fountain All Nations Church, Huntsville (worshipping in English and Kiswahili) and St. Stephen’s Church, Huntsville In a joyful spirit of gratitude and community, St. Stephen’s Christ Fountain All Nations Church and St. Stephen’s Church celebrated Mother’s Day with a beautiful gathering. Held in both English and Kiswahili, the celebration brought together families…

On the first Thursday of May, communities across the country pause for the National Day of Prayer, a tradition established in 1952 that invites people of all faiths to pray for the nation, its leaders, and one another. In the Episcopal Church, prayer has long been more than a private practice. It is something shared,…