Friday, February 26, 2021078From its vibrant ministries to its incredible growth, Prince of Peace Catholic Community had plenty to celebrate during its 30th anniversary this February. The parish commemorated this momentous milestone with a celebratory Mass on the morning of Feb. 7, presided over by Bishop Edward J. Burns.
Monday, February 22, 2021038Recognizing that the pandemic has taken its toll on discipleship and could lead to diocesan members becoming complacent, Bishop Edward J. Burns announced that he will convene a synod in the Diocese of Dallas on December 12, 2021 on the feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe.
Thursday, February 18, 20210101Winter weather that left millions without electricity and produced record-breaking temperatures blasted north Texas the week of Feb. 15, leading to dangerous travel conditions, school closures, cancelling of sporting events and even forcing local parishes to alter Ash Wednesday plans.
Tuesday, February 16, 2021073Due to the extreme weather and dangerous road conditions, many parishes in the Diocese of Dallas have already announced they are closed and that Ash Wednesday services are cancelled. Others will make the decision Wednesday morning. Many churches will distribute ashes at the end of Masses on Sunday. Catholics should check with their...
Wednesday, January 27, 2021049Support of the Bishop's Annual Appeal helps fund vocation programs such as the education of more than 75 men discerning the priesthood, ongoing formation for current priests and future deacons as well as funding for priest retirement. In 2020, even as the COVID-19 pandemic disrupted many lives, support of the Bishop’s Annual Appeal...
Thursday, October 22, 2020071The Rosary as we have it today developed over many centuries. As early as the 2nd or 3rd century, monks in the desert used knotted ropes as they prayed. The rosary itself became known as “The Poor Man’s Breviary.” Since most people couldn’t read or pray the 150 psalms of the bible as was done in monasteries, the practice of...
Monday, September 7, 2020055As Hurricane Laura was barreling through the Gulf of Mexico in mid-August, Bishop Luis Felipe Solé Fa of the Diocese of Trujillo in Honduras not only was praying for people in its path, but also for thousands in his eastern Caribbean Sea coastal diocese who are still suffering from a powerful hurricane 22 years ago and the possibility...
Thursday, May 14, 20200430As part of an e-Learning assignment, Patty Donovan challenged her seventh-graders at St. Rita Catholic School to write Letters to the Editor addressing at least one positive each has experienced during their “shelter-at-home” time due to COVID-19 concerns. Below is a sample of those letters crafted by St. Rita students.
Thursday, May 14, 20200140As the diocese develops its response to the pandemic, I think we’re all very excited to get back to celebrating the sacraments!
Thursday, April 30, 202002864Bishop Edward J. Burns has announced the start of opening up the Diocese of Dallas in four phases, beginning with scheduled confessions and the celebration of the Sacraments of Initiation and religious celebrations for families that may now begin in small groups.
