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Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston Vatican: The Holy See
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Welcome to the Shrine of the True Cross
Bienvenidos al Santuario de la Cruz Verdadera

"Where the Cross is raised, there is raised the sign that that place has now been reached by the Good News of Man's salvation through Love.  Where the Cross is raised, there is the sign that evangelization has begun."

Blessed John Paul II, 1979
at the first call for the New Evangelization

   Precious Relic of the True Cross

The Diocesan Shrine and a Parish Church & School
of the Roman Catholic Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston

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Ave Crux, Spes Unica!  Hail O Cross, Our Only Hope  Hail O Cross, Our Only Hope!

The Shrine of the True Cross in Dickinson, Texas, is the diocesan shrine
of the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston.  The Shrine is a sacred place of pilgrimage, a special place to draw closer to God through prayer, reflection, and devotion to the Cross of Christ.  Pilgrims to the Shrine are welcome during these services and devotions:

SUNDAY MASSES:  Church.  SATURDAY VIGIL - 4:30 p.m.; SUNDAY - 8:00 & 10:00 a.m. (English), 12:00 p.m. (Spanish)

WEEKDAY MASSES:  Chapel or Church.  Monday - Friday 8:30 a.m. (English), Friday 7:00 p.m. (Spanish; bi-lingual during Lent)

CONFESSIONS:  Chapel.  Wednesday 6:30 p.m., Saturday 3:30 p.m., or by appointment

LITURGY OF THE HOURS:  Chapel.  Monday - Friday, Morning Prayer 8:00 a.m., Evening Prayer 6:30 p.m.

PERPETUAL EUCHARISTIC ADORATION:  Chapel.  The Blessed Sacrament is generally reposed from the Saturday Vigil Mass at 4:30 p.m. until after the Sunday 12:00 p.m. Spanish Mass.

MONTHLY RESPECT LIFE MASS AND ROSARY PROCESSION:  Church.  First Saturday of every month at 10:00 a.m.  The Mass is followed by a Rosary procession to the grotto of the Blessed Virgin Mary on the church grounds.  A potluck luncheon is served afterwards.

VENERATION OF THE PRECIOUS RELIC OF THE TRUE CROSS:  Church.  The faithful may venerate the Relic of the Wood of the Cross of Christ just before and just after Sunday Masses.

PARISH OFFICE:  Phone (281) 337-4112,  Fax (281) 337-5779

Latest News & Events

Shrine of the True Cross  ACTS Retreats Coming Up

Mens and womens ACTS retreats are coming up soon at the Shrine. 
ACTS stands for Adoration, Community, Theology, and Service. 
These retreats are a great way to get involved in your community.
Men's May 17-20
Women's June 7-10

Shrine of the True Cross  Precious Relic Reposed During Renovations of the Shrine

The Precious Relic of the Wood of the True Cross enshrined at the Shrine of the True Cross will be reposed during renovations to the church building.  The Precious Relic will, however, be exposed in its shrine during all Masses held in the church and will be solemnly processed during the Stations of the Cross, Friday evenings in Lent.  Any pilgrims to the Shrine during the week are asked to please call ahead so that we may arrange to have the Precious Relic displayed for your pilgrimage.  Please call the church office at (281) 337-4112 or email: tmowery@truecrosschurch.org

Shrine of the True Cross  Support:  Online Donations Available

To make a one-time online donation to the Shrine of the True Cross, please click here.  To make a recurring payment donation, please fill out this form and return it to the parish office.  If you would like to stop receiving offering envelopes, please inform the parish office.

Parish Bulletins  Parish Bulletins:

Coat of Arms of Pope Benedict XVIHoly Father’s Prayer Intentions for May 2012 (link):

General Intention: The Family. That initiatives which defend and uphold the role of the family may be promoted within society.

Missionary Intention: Mary, Guide of Missionaries. That Mary, Queen of the World and Star of Evangelization, may accompany all missionaries in proclaiming her Son Jesus.

Parish Video - opens in a new windowRev. Paul Felix, Vicar Forane
Pastor

Rev. Hippolytus Ezenwa
Parochial Vicar
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300 FM 517 E -- Dickinson, TX  77539 -- Phone: (281) 337-4112, Fax: (281) 337-5779
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