Thursday, April 11, 20240934The community of Holy Family of Nazareth Catholic Church in Irving gathered in celebration and prayer March 21 as Bishop Edward J. Burns celebrated a Mass for the Consecration of its renovated sanctuary. The renovated sanctuary is one part of a construction effort that began in August 2023 and included a new altar, ambo, pews, and...
Wednesday, March 20, 202406,641The pews were packed March 9 at the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe as Bishop Edward J. Burns was joined by Auxiliary Bishop Greg Kelly and their brother priests of the Diocese of Dallas for a Mass for the Order of Ordination to the Diaconate of Bryce Baumann, Allen-Michael Muench, David Piquer, and Peter Whitfield.
Thursday, January 25, 20240422Catholic Charities Dallas hosted its 26th Annual Bishop’s Gala at the Omni Dallas Hotel on Jan. 20. Attendees participated in live and silent auctions to raise funds benefiting thousands of clients within CCD’s nine-county service area.
Sunday, January 21, 20240425On a day that saw temperatures start below freezing, hundreds packed the pews at the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe on Jan. 20 for the celebration of a pro-life Mass by Bishop Edward J. Burns.
Tuesday, January 9, 20240540Thousands of young Catholics filled the seats of The Dome at America’s Center in St. Louis, Mo., after spending their New Year’s Day traveling to SEEK24. Held Jan. 1-5, SEEK is a five-day Catholic conference hosted by FOCUS (Fellowship of Catholic University Students) for college students and young adults to encounter Jesus Christ...
Monday, December 25, 20230514Please watch this special video as Bishop Edward J. Burns extends his warmest Christmas wishes and calls upon us to join together in prayer for peace, both in the world and within our homes.
Wednesday, December 13, 20230802The sounds of Marian songs cascaded down from the bell tower as projected images of San Juan Diego’s tilma and Our Lady of Guadalupe blanketed the façade of the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The scene reflected the spirit of faith, devotion and community on display Dec. 12, marking the first celebration of the...
Tuesday, December 5, 202301934Nine angelic figures, bedecked in blue and gold behind the sanctuary; magnificent ceilings, arched towards the heavens; brilliant, crystal light beaming through windows of green, blue, red; intricate Italian sculptures of faith giants, those who have gone to glory in the eternal kingdom—These are the features, not of some far away,...
Thursday, November 16, 202301450This fall, at the request of Bishop Edward J. Burns, the Diocese of Dallas initiated a new ministry aimed at providing some spiritual backup for Dallas police officers, welcoming its first two volunteer police chaplains, Father Jacob Dankasa and Deacon Manny Rendon.
Wednesday, November 8, 20230682Sixty-two young men, high-school-aged or older, and their families attended the St. Andrew’s Dinner sponsored by the Diocese of Dallas Office of Vocation on Nov. 7 at Holy Trinity Seminary. A St. Andrew’s Dinner provides an opportunity for young men interested in priestly vocations to meet, pray, dialogue, and dine with the bishop...
