Cafe Catholica

Café Catholica 2026: Rest in Him

The Café Catholica summer series is open to all young adults (ages 18–39) and features dynamic speakers, prayer, and fellowship. Café Catholica 2026 will be held at St. Vincent de Paul Parish (6800 Buffalo Speedway, Houston) on four Thursdays: July 9, 16, 23, and 30. Each evening includes Confession at 5:15 p.m., Mass at 6:15 p.m., dinner at 7:15 p.m., and a talk at 8:15 p.m. This year’s theme is “Rest in Him.”

See event graphics here and here.

  • July 9: The Lord’s Invitation to Burdened Hearts: Lessons from Pope Leo XIV
    Speaker: Archbishop Joe Vásquez, Archbishop of Galveston-Houston
  • July 16 (SPIRIT NIGHT): Divine Design for Relationship: Living God’s Vision for Love and Sexuality
    Speaker: Katie Hartfiel, Author of She Shall Be Called Woman
  • July 23: Life of Adventure in the Holy Spirit: Resting with God while Living Boldly
    Speaker: Fr. Patrick Gonyeau, C. PPS., Formator for Encounter School of Healing
  • July 30: Animated by Love: Serving Christ in the Poor
    Speaker: Cecilia Flores, Director of Catholic Volunteer Network