Ahead of the fireworks and the flag-waving, and before the barbeques, ceremonies, and parades, American Catholics approaching the 250th anniversary of U.S. independence this Fourth of July may well pause to ask: Is all this pomp truly patriotism? And further: What is patriotism in the Catholic understanding, and how can it be practiced well?
RICHARDSON — El sábado 6 de junio se reunieron 400 personas para celebrar el quincuagésimo aniversario de la parroquia San José en Richardson, una comunidad formada por familias multiculturales y una de las más diversas de la Diócesis de Dallas.
La historia de la parroquia comenzó el 2 de junio de 1976, cuando más de 200 personas se reunieron en la escuela primaria Springridge para la primera reunión parroquial al no contar con instalaciones propias. Cuatro días después se celebraron las primeras Misas. En 1978 se inauguró el Centro Parroquial, en 1986 se dedicó el santuario y en 2002 se abrio la escuela parroquial, consolidando su misión educativa.
What began as a class assignment at John Paul II High School in Plano has grown into a nonprofit supporting North Texas firefighters. Inspired by his grandparents’ loss in the Los Angeles wildfires and motivated by a desire to turn Catholic social teaching into action, Sebastian Lee, a recent graduate of John Paul II High School, developed an idea that extended far beyond the classroom. With the help of a classmate, his brother, local fire officials, and supportive teachers, the project evolved into a registered nonprofit that is now raising funds, producing behind-the-scenes content, and building relationships with fire departments across the region.
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The Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, a beloved, eye-catching, and historically significant landmark in the heart of Dallas, Texas, was granted the prestigious designation of a National Shrine by the United States Catholic Conference of Bishops in September 2023 in response to an initiative by Bishop Edward J. Burns, eighth bishop of the Diocese of Dallas. This significant milestone reflects the Cathedral’s enduring cultural and religious significance within the community and the broader context of the United States.
Now known as the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, the Cathedral is located in the heart of downtown Dallas and has long been a place of pilgrimage for Catholics, especially Catholics from Mexico and Latin America.

























