Houston Refugee Consortium: Governor Abbott should reverse his decision on refugee admissions

Jan 13, 2020 | News

The governor’s decision endangers lives for those seeking safety in Texas; Harris Co. Judge Lina Hildago and elected officials to join in expressing concern The Houston Refugee Consortium calls on Governor Greg Abbott to reverse his decision to deny admission to new...

Welcome the Stranger — Stand with Refugees in Texas

Jan 13, 2020 | News

In truth I tell you, in so far as you did this to one of the least of these brothers of mine, you did it to me. — Matthew 25:40 Donate to Help Refugees Now Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston is committed to helping families by serving the...

No Reduction in Refugee Admissions: “Our faith compels us to welcome the stranger”

Oct 1, 2019 | News

Catholic Charities of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston and the Houston Refugee Consortium are calling on Congress to over-ride the Administration’s plan to drastically cut refugee admissions to the U.S. in the coming fiscal year and restore the number to historic...

Experts to Speak About Global Refugee Crisis, Local Solutions on World Refugee Day Houston 2018

May 31, 2018 | Blog, News

05.31.2018 A panel of Houston-area experts will discuss the global refugee crisis and location solutions to assist refugees during World Refugee Day Houston 2018, set June 20 from 6-8 p.m. at the Houston Museum of Fine Arts Museum’s Brown Auditorium. Sponsored by the...

World Refugee Day Houston

Apr 13, 2018

“This not about sharing a burden. It is about sharing a global responsibility, based not only the broad idea of our common humanity but also on the very specific obligations of international law. The root problems are war and hatred, not people who flee;...