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A note from the Chair of the Synod Preparatory Commission
Thursday, September 7, 20230453 In his Feb. 19, 2021 pastoral letter, titled “The Journey Through Lent, Easter, Ascension and Pentecost — A Post-Pandemic Pastoral Plan for the Diocese of Dallas,” Bishop Edward J. Burns called for a diocesan synod and laid out plans for a...
‘Blessings upon blessings’
Friday, July 21, 20230217 In June, Bishop Edward J. Burns led a pilgrimage to the apparition site of the Virgin of Guadalupe in Mexico City seeking the blessings she promised nearly 500 years ago as he guides our diocese through the Synod process over the coming years.
Listening session focuses on Sacraments and Sacramental Preparation
Wednesday, April 19, 20230202 The faithful gathered April 15 at Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Parish in Irving for a Diocese of Dallas Synod listening session on Sacraments and Sacramental Preparation.
The role of Catholic education in the diocese
Tuesday, March 21, 2023093 On March 25, Bishop Burns is calling the faithful to again join us for a critically important listening session as we discuss and discern the topic of Catholic education. Come join us and let’s discuss how to support parents and how we can support...More Synod News
Dialogue focuses on outreach to non-Catholics, non-practicing Catholics
Outreach and creating a dialogue were the focus of a Diocese of Dallas Synod listening session held Oct. 29 at the KayCee Club in east Dallas. The session addressed the non-Catholic and non-practicing Catholic population within the diocese.
Friday, November 4, 2022
Embracing truth, celebrating faith with the synod
More than 300 people gathered Aug. 20 at Bishop Lynch High School to dialogue about Catholic social and moral teaching as well as the Church’s role in the world. The discussion was the latest in a series of listening sessions held as part of the...
Friday, August 26, 2022
Focusing on the importance of marriage and family
On Saturday, June 11, our local Church in Dallas gathered for a Diocese of Dallas Synod listening session on the topic of “Marriage and Family Life.” There hardly is a more important topic for the Catholic Church today.
Monday, June 20, 2022
Sessions offer faithful chance to listen as well as be heard
The old adage that there is strength in numbers holds true for the Diocese of Dallas Synod.
Thursday, April 7, 2022
Listening to the faithful
The beginning of the synod listening sessions signifies the conclusion of the synod catechetical sessions.
Wednesday, March 23, 2022
Creating a framework for the future of the Diocese of Dallas Synod
The faithful have spoken. And the Church in Dallas is listening. From November to February, about 1,300 people attended a series of four catechetical sessions, which aimed to help the faithful learn more about the synodal process, its goals and...
Wednesday, March 23, 2022