Bishop Edward J. Burns
Bishop Burns
Bishop Edward J. Burns
Bishop Burns: Mass Dispensation to be lifted in August in the Diocese of Dallas
Thursday, July 15, 2021064 Decree restores the obligation to attend Mass effective Aug. 15
A Joyous Day: Bishop Burns ordains six men to the priesthood
Thursday, June 17, 2021095 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, 2021084 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...
Bishop urges new transitional deacons to ‘witness boldness’ of disciples of Christ
Friday, April 16, 20210149 Calling it a “very special day within the Diocese of Dallas,” Bishop Edward J. Burns ordained five men to the transitional diaconate during a diocesan ceremony held at St. Ann Catholic Church in Coppell on April 10.More news
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
Masses, classes suspended to help prevent COVID-19
Masses and other activities at 79 Dallas Catholic churches have been canceled and 33 Diocese of Dallas Catholic schools will close for at least two weeks in an effort to help prevent the spread of COVID-19.
Bishop Edward J. Burns made the...
Thursday, March 19, 2020