Thursday, August 11, 20220161On Saturday, Aug. 6, members of the Dallas Police Department, Dallas County Sheriff's Department, Dallas Fire and Rescue, and other first responders joined Bishop Edward J. Burns at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe for a Blessing of the Fleet and the Diocesan Blue Mass in recognition and thanksgiving for their service.
Friday, May 17, 20190269Bishop Edward J. Burns on May 17 issued a response to "claims and implications" made in a Dallas police affidavit supporting a police search warrant at locations associated with the Diocese of Dallas.
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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 Rockwall in order to accommodate the more than 3,000 people in attendance.
Dallas Bishop...
Wednesday, July 20, 20160133The lives that they gave were gifts to those they vowed to serve and to protect. Their names will be eternal. Sgt. Michael Smith. Senior Cpl. Lorne Ahrens. Officer Patrick Zamarripa. Officer Michael Krol. Officer Brent Thompson.
Wednesday, July 20, 20160320The aftermath of deadly shootings in downtown Dallas on July 7 left a city heartbroken as five police officers lost their lives when a lone gunman opened fire after a protest and rally. Over the course of the next week, civic and faith leaders joined the community and the nation in honoring those officers who died as well as those who...
Wednesday, July 20, 20160506Sgt. Michael Smith was described as a “Cop’s Cop.” Many officers may call others that, but it actually was what the Dallas Police Department bestowed on Sgt. Smith back in 2010 when he was honored with the “Cops Cop Award.” His accolades as a Dallas police officer were many. It included 86 Commendations, the Certificate of...
Wednesday, July 20, 20160336Patrick Zamarripa’s life was one of service. As a child, he served as an altar boy at Immaculate Heart of Mary Catholic Church in Fort Worth. Following graduation from Paschal High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Navy, serving three tours in Iraq. When Zamarripa returned home to Texas, he became a police officer in Dallas.
Wednesday, July 20, 2016086The aftermath of a deadly shooting in downtown Dallas on July 7 left a city heartbroken as five police officers lost their lives when a lone gunman opened fire after a protest and rally. Over the course of the next week, civic and faith leaders joined the community and the nation in honoring those officers who died as well as those who...
Monday, July 18, 20160139It started with a single candle. Notes of encouragement, support and heartfelt condolences followed as did streamers, flowers, banners and balloons. A grieving city heaped its well-wishes, its heartache and its unending support upon a pair of squad cars parked in front of the Dallas Police Department headquarters.
Wednesday, July 13, 20160177In the week since five Dallas area police officers were gunned down, thousands have gathered in churches, parks, plazas, parking lots and a symphony hall to remember the fallen officers, to cry for hope and pray for peace and unity in communities across the country.
