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Bishops say closing facilities would violate religious freedom
Thursday, July 22, 2021036 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,...
Faith Over Fear
Wednesday, July 21, 20210435 Pandemic. House fire. Burst pipes. Flooding. Renovation and relocation. By February, 2021 had already thrown a lot at the Kula family.
Seminarians take to the streets to share faith, hope
Monday, July 19, 20210281 Communion. This word best captures my experience of collaborating with Christ in the City while encountering the poor on the streets of Dallas. For three weeks our group of seminarians and lay missionaries started and ended every day communing with...
Faithful Obedience and Fraternal Correction
Friday, July 16, 20210140 It has become increasingly common today for the lay faithful (and, to a lesser extent, deacons and priests) to openly and publicly criticize bishops, the Apostolic See and even the pope himself. This criticism usually takes place on the internet,...More diocesan news
Novakovs named 2022 Catholic Foundation Award honorees
Lydia and Dan Novakov, longtime Dallas philanthropists with a passion for giving people a chance in life while dedicating their time, talent and treasure to serving others in areas including healthcare, Catholic education, children’s charities,...
Friday, June 25, 2021
Bishops discuss developing national pastoral on youth, young adults
In a June 17 presentation to the U.S. bishops at their annual spring assembly, which was virtual again this year, Bishop Edward J. Burns announced a proposal to develop a new national pastoral framework on accompanying youths and young adults in the...
Friday, June 18, 2021
Submissions open for The Catholic Foundation’s Art on the Plaza competition
The Catholic Foundation invites professional artists across Texas to enter the 16th annual Art on the Plaza competition, which includes a high-visibility exhibition opportunity for the winning artist. Submissions are due by Sept. 9.
Thursday, June 17, 2021
Diocese of Dallas announces new clergy assignments
On June 7, the Diocese of Dallas announced the following new priest appointments and appointment changes that will go into effect July 1, unless otherwise noted
Wednesday, June 9, 2021
HALO Educator of the Year: Estela Valdez | St. Cecilia Catholic School
She has been called a source of stability. An inspiration. An innovator. For nearly two decades, Estela Valdez has been all of those and more at St. Cecilia Catholic School. Most of all, though, she has been a teacher.
Tuesday, June 1, 2021
HALO Educator of the Year: Kim Nguyen | St. Joseph Catholic School
At an early age, Kim Nguyen learned what it meant to be a true servant of God. It’s a lesson she has carried with her throughout her life.
Friday, May 28, 2021