Friday, July 16, 20210344It 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, and some, having become especially proficient at the various forms of social media, have...
Wednesday, June 9, 202104303On 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
Friday, May 21, 20210239Bishop 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...
Friday, April 16, 20210413Calling 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, April 2, 20210534On Saturday, March 20, Auxiliary Bishop Gregory Kelly installed 17 men to the Ministry of Acolyte, a stable lay ministry that has traditionally been a step in the process of preparation for the reception of Holy Orders. These men, along with one of their classmates who had previously been installed, will serve as acolytes at their...
Friday, March 19, 20210197As 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.
Tuesday, March 9, 20210181For Ron St. Angelo, photography became a passion at Beaumont High during the mid-1960s and then his life’s work soon after his return from two tours in Vietnam with the U.S. Navy. Two of his most frequent subjects have been the Diocese of Dallas, with which he has published four books, and the Dallas Cowboys, for which he served as...
Friday, February 26, 20210383From 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, 20210143Recognizing 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, 20210208Winter 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.