Bishop Edward J. Burns
Bishop Burns
Bishop Edward J. Burns
Diocese honors first responders at annual Blue Mass
Saturday, August 12, 20230556 Hundreds of police officers, firefighters, law enforcement officials, first responders and others gathered Aug. 12 at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe for the sixth annual Diocese of Dallas Blue Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward J....
American youth join bishops for National Gathering at World Youth Day
Thursday, August 3, 20230862 By Paulina Guzik OSV News "Señor, aquí estoy ... Here I am," Jennifer Aguilera sang, transitioning to a famous Catholic song, smiling widely as youth from all corners of the United States came to one of Lisbon's parks for an Aug. 2...
In homily, Bishop Burns calls on WYD pilgrims to uphold the dignity of life
Tuesday, July 25, 20230542 A joyous, celebratory and faith-filled spirit permeated St. Rita Catholic Community on July 23 as Bishop Edward J. Burns celebrated a special send-forth Mass for Diocese of Dallas pilgrims heading to Lisbon, Portugal for World Youth Day 2023. In...
Bishop Burns ordains eight men to the priesthood
Monday, May 22, 202301879 The sanctuary at St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen was packed May 20 as Bishop Edward J. Burns joined by Auxiliary Bishop Greg Kelly and their brother priests of the Diocese of the Diocese in coming together to celebrate the ordination of eight men...More news
Connections of Faith
The Sunday televised Masses began as a response to the COVID-19 pandemic, but have evolved into a ministry aimed at helping reconnect the countless elderly, ailing and homebound Catholics in the Diocese of Dallas to their faith community.
Friday, December 30, 2022
Bishop Burns: Giving thanks to God
The Thanksgiving holiday is upon us. It is a time in our nation when people of all faiths pause to express their gratitude and appreciation for God’s abundant gifts. As we give sincere thanks to God our Father for our many blessings, we also...
Tuesday, November 22, 2022
Eight men ordained to transitional diaconate
Declaring it “a day of jubilation for the Diocese of Dallas,” Bishop Edward J. Burns celebrated a Mass on April 23 for the ordination of eight men to the transitional diaconate at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Frisco.
Sunday, April 24, 2022
‘We offer our prayers for peace’
A standing-room crowd filled the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe March 25 as Bishop Edward J. Burns joined Pope Francis and the universal Church in the Act of Consecration for Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary.
Saturday, March 26, 2022
Bishop Burns to join in consecration of Russia, Ukraine on March 25 at Cathedral following Holy Father’s call to all bishops
Pope Francis has asked bishops around the world to join him March 25 in consecrating Ukraine and Russia to the Immaculate Heart of Mary, something bishops in every part of the globe had started announcing the minute they heard what the pope had...
Friday, March 18, 2022
Bishop calls on faithful to uphold sacredness of life during North Texas March for Life
On a cold, windy day as thousands gathered in downtown Dallas to march for the sanctity of life, Bishop Edward J. Burns had a message for them: “Uphold the dignity of every human life.”
Tuesday, January 18, 2022