Bishop Edward J. Burns
Bishop Burns
Bishop Edward J. Burns
Requirement to return to Mass postponed in the Diocese of Dallas
Tuesday, August 10, 20210100 In light of the recent surge in COVID cases and concern about the spread of the Delta variant, Bishop Edward J. Burns has postponed reinstating the requirement for Catholics to attend Mass in person in the Diocese of Dallas. The dispensation which...
Bishops say closing facilities would violate religious freedom
Thursday, July 22, 2021059 The bishops who head the El Paso and Dallas dioceses in Texas have asked Gov. Greg Abbott to halt an order that could result in shutting down, by the end of August, Catholic Charities facilities in Texas that care for foster and migrant children,...
A Joyous Day: Bishop Burns ordains six men to the priesthood
Thursday, June 17, 20210349 Calling it a “joyful day,” Bishop Edward J. Burns offered a message to the six men being ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Dallas on June 5 at St. Ann Catholic Church.
Deuterman to chair Synod Preparatory Commission
Friday, May 21, 20210184 Bishop Burns has appointed Jason Deuterman, diocesan director of the Office of Youth, Young Adult, and Campus Ministries, to serve as the chairman for the Diocesan Synod Preparatory Commission, a body of individuals that includes both clergy and...More news
‘Alleluia, Jesus Christ is Risen’
For many of us, the past year perhaps has felt like an extremely long Lenten season filled with the forced penance of sadness, prayer and restrictions. Through those struggles and challenges, we have desperately needed a time of hope. Now, more...
Sunday, April 4, 2021
Bishop Burns issues response to Gov. Abbott's decision
Health and safety protocols currently in place concerning COVID-19 will remain for the Diocese of Dallas parishes and schools, Bishop Edward J. Burns announced March 5.
Friday, March 5, 2021
Bishop Burns: Sharing the gift God has given
Reminding the faithful that the gift of God is one to be shared, especially in dark times, Bishop Edward J. Burns during celebration of Christmas Mass recalled the story of Reginald Fessenden’s 1906 Christmas Eve message.
Wednesday, January 20, 2021
A Message from Bishop Edward J. Burns
I pray you have enjoyed a wonderful Advent and are now prepared to celebrate the holy birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior. As we prepare for Christmas, we perhaps need more than ever before the joy and hope that blessed event in Bethlehem always...
Thursday, December 24, 2020
Bishop Burns: A time to be grateful and give thanks
As we prepare to observe the Thanksgiving holiday, some might feel it’s a bit more difficult to see and celebrate our blessings this year. 2020 has been and continues to be a challenging time. Many have lost loved ones, health, and livelihoods due...
Thursday, November 26, 2020
Bishop initiates four-phase plan to re-open diocese
Bishop Edward J. Burns has announced the start of opening up the Diocese of Dallas in four phases, beginning with scheduled confessions and the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation and religious celebrations for families that may now begin in...
Thursday, April 30, 2020