Thursday, August 19, 20210411It is with deep sadness that we inform you about the passing of Geraldine L. Burns, 89, mother of Bishop Edward J. Burns, who passed away on Tuesday, Aug. 17, 2021 at the Sarasota Memorial Hospital in Sarasota, Florida.
Monday, August 16, 2021054Youth bearing flags from several countries processed into the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe ahead of Bishop Edward J. Burns on Aug. 7. In addition to the United States flag, six of those flags represented the countries of many of the unaccompanied migrant teen boys who were housed at the Kay Bailey Hutchison Convention...
Thursday, July 22, 2021091The 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, saying that doing so violates state laws protecting religious freedom.
Friday, June 18, 2021078In 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 church.
Thursday, June 17, 20210454Calling 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.
Friday, May 21, 20210236Bishop 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 laypeople who are charged with the development of this process as well as assisting the...
Wednesday, April 21, 2021056Thousands of pro-life advocates from across America will gather together online and in person for the National Prayer Luncheon for Life April 30 to honor "high-impact pro-life organizations" and award $85,000 in grants for ongoing effective pro-life ministry and advocacy.
Friday, April 16, 20210366Calling 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.
Friday, March 19, 20210186As word was announced this week that a Dallas facility had been chosen to house up to 3,000 migrant teenagers, the Catholic faithful in the Diocese of Dallas sprang into action to help those in need.
Friday, March 5, 20210300Health 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.
