Father Leo, Winner of Food Network’s “Throwdown! with Chef Bobby Flay,” Cooks with Fun and Faith for Catholic Charities in Houston

Sep 10, 2018 | Blog, News

Father Leo Patalinghug – winner of “Throwdown! with Chef Bobby Flay” on the Food Network — hosts “Faith Full,” a spiritual and culinary experience benefiting Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston October 18 at The Astorian. With upbeat humor, Fr....

Gissele Garrido, LMSW

Feb 25, 2026

  Gissele Garrido is a bilingual Licensed Master Social Worker (LMSW) and is fluent in English and Spanish. Gissele is currently under supervision by Lizet Benitez, LCSW-S. Gissele obtained her Bachelor’s in Child Development from Texas Woman’s University and her...

Put your faith into action this Lent!

Jan 13, 2026

Your gift during Lent will help a struggling family! Right now, a family is struggling to keep the roof over their heads and food on the table.  Your gift during Lent helps that family create a better life. With your gift, you will provide food, clothing, shelter and...

Provide a daily hot meal for a Fort Bend senior!

Dec 17, 2025

Patty’s Cafe serves a nourishing hot meal every weekday to seniors at Catholic Charities’ Mamie George Community Center. Because of you, low-income seniors can stretch their fixed incomes to get good nutrition and fellowship.   For many, it may be the only...

Help Feed Hungry Families Affected by the Government Shutdown

Oct 28, 2025

“The generous will be blessed, for they share their food with the poor.”  Proverbs 22:9 This year, the month of November means even more worry for many families and individuals about having enough to eat, thanks to two factors: the federal government shutdown and a...