The Catholic Lighthouse is the official publication of the Diocese of Victoria in Texas. It contains news concerning activities in the diocese plus regional, national and international news received from national resources such as the Catholic News Agency. The Catholic Lighthouse includes local, church, and community events. It also features specific topics of interest to the church population: Teens, Young Adults, Faith & Family, Spirituality, Social Justice, Church in the News, and Entertainment. The newspaper is published monthly. See the latest edition below.
‘The Rosary Miracle of the Philippines’ celebrates its 40th anniversary.
‘The Holy Rosary Crusade is a vigorous campaign for the spiritual and cultural...
Bishop Erik Varden of Trondheim, Norway, preaches at Lenten spiritual exercises at the Vatican on Feb. 22, 2026.
The Cistercian bishop reflected on angels as...
Students at The Catholic University of America walk on the Washington, D.C., campus in 2025.
The number of college-educated Catholics falls in line with the...
Table of Contents: Things to Give Up for Lent When Ash Wednesday draws near, Catholics and other Christians seem to fall into two distinct groups when it comes to what to give up for Lent. The first...
Along with prayer and almsgiving, fasting is one of the three pillars of Lent. In a message for Lent in 2008, Pope Benedict XVI described these as “specific tasks that accompany the faithful...
Ash Wednesday 2026: The start of the Lenten season Lent comes providentially to reawaken us, to shake us from our lethargy. Pope Francis Table of Contents What is Ash Wednesday? In 2026, like in...
“In stepping back from digital excess, we reclaim interior silence, deepen relationships, and rediscover God’s presence in daily life,” the Catholic Bishops’ Conference of the Philippines said.
Cardinal Pietro Parolin, Vatican secretary of state, announced that the Holy See “will not participate in the Board of Peace," promoted by the U.S. president to address Gaza and other conflicts.