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Bishop Burns calls Pennsylvania grand jury report 'nauseating'
Tuesday, August 14, 2018054 Following the Aug. 14 release of a grand jury report on sexual abuse allegations in six Catholic dioceses in Pennsylvania, Dallas Bishop Edward J. Burns said at a press conference later that evening that he was “disheartened” in learning the...
Encountering Christ, Sharing Faith In Costa Rica
Friday, July 20, 20180136 Students from Bishop Dunne Catholic School, Bishop Lynch High School, Cistercian Preparatory School, John Paul II High School and Ursuline Academy traveled to Costa Rica as part of the Diocese of Dallas Youth Mission Trip on June 10-22.
Texas bishops join event to support migrants, highlight church teaching
Thursday, July 19, 2018083 During a time when immigrants around the country have come under attack, the Diocese of El Paso, Texas, and representatives from other dioceses in Texas and nearby New Mexico are joining a variety of faith groups in a show of support and solidarity...
Deacon credits faith for inspiring new chapter in his life
Friday, June 22, 2018092 Deacon Peter Raad captivates his mechanical engineering students at Southern Methodist University, not only with the fine points of fluid dynamics but also with his ethical frankness about the responsibility that comes with knowledge.More diocesan news
Longtime educator, principal leaves her mark on school
Gretchen Montgomery’s strong, vibrant love of the Catholic Church, her dedication to educating children and her affinity for music have combined to define Mount St. Michael Catholic School for 32 years. Montgomery, who has served as Mount St....
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Bishop Dunne grad returns to help students get college ready
Elizabet “Liz” Hernandez easily identifies with the 19 seniors in Bishop Dunne Catholic School’s second-year College Ready Academy. Hernandez, the director of Alumni Relations at Bishop Dunne and a 2011 graduate of the school, co-moderates the...
Thursday, June 7, 2018
Collaborative effort carries on legacy of service, giving
As he walked along the aisles of canned goods, fresh produce and other grocery items, Rigoberto Aguilar could barely contain his excitement. “There is a real sense of community here,” Aguilar said. “It’s such a friendly environment.”
Friday, June 1, 2018
Faith, fun and fellowship fuel ministry
A range of expressions from fastidious to facetious, and from sly to serene, crossed the 24 faces gathered at six card tables in the Youth Room on the St. Jude Catholic Church campus.
Wednesday, May 9, 2018
Thousands gather to honor a fallen hero
ROCKWALL -- Family, friends and police officers from across the country paid their last respects May 1 to Dallas Police Department Officer Rogelio Santander, Jr., Badge No.10934, at a Catholic funeral service, held at Lake Pointe Church in...
Wednesday, May 2, 2018
Bishop Burns joined by faith, civic leaders in launching campaign urging people to #BeGolden
Bishop Edward J. Burns cited the words of Scripture, Pope Francis and the Statue of Liberty’s inscription in unveiling an initiative on April 6 that encourages North Texans to take to heart and practice the “Golden Rule” in their treatment of...
Friday, April 6, 2018