Tuesday, January 30, 201801926To hear Sue Heflin tell it, God’s hands on earth worked a miracle and saved her husband Ron’s life on Jan. 27. To the Catholic faithful attending Mass, other liturgies or events throughout the Diocese of Dallas, photographer Ron Heflin, 74, is a familiar face. He has worked as a freelancer with The Texas Catholic for several years,...
Wednesday, November 15, 201701042Representatives of various religious denominations and the chiefs of police of Dallas, Farmers Branch and Denton met with hundreds of people gathered at an event sponsored by Dallas Area Interfaith meeting that addressed immigration concerns, among other topics on Nov. 5.
Sunday, November 5, 20170232Challenging members of the local Catholic Church to follow their call to be missionary disciples, Bishop Edward J. Burns said first it was important for the faithful to truly know who they are.
Friday, November 3, 20170416More than 800 attendees filled the Grand Ballroom at the Hilton Anatole on October 20 for the 2017 Spes Gregis seminarian dinner for Holy Trinity Seminary’s 50 years of educating seminarians for the Diocese of Dallas, as well as dioceses across the United States.
Thursday, October 19, 20170488A triple celebration infused the St. Joseph Catholic Community with joy and fueled scores of memories on Oct. 8, when Bishop Edward J. Burns served as the main celebrant of a Mass commemorating St. Joseph Catholic School’s 25th anniversary and the one-year anniversary of the parish’s new church’s dedication.
Friday, August 25, 20170341From Washington to Dallas, Chicago to Los Angeles and from countless other communities in El Salvador, thousands of people gathered in churches, parks and plazas to remember Blessed Oscar Romero, the archbishop of San Salvador who was assassinated in 1980 for his staunch defense of the poor during the country’s bloody civil war.
Thursday, August 3, 20170271For three days in July, Bishop Edward J. Burns was all ears as nearly 700 youth and young adults from across the Diocese of Dallas gave him their thoughts on the state of the Catholic Church’s outreach to young people. Speaking to participants before the open microphone sessions began, Bishop Burns encouraged them to be open and honest...
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By Seth Gonzales
The Texas Catholic
Having served as Dallas police officers for a combined 34 years, husband and wife Stephen and Tami Cleary understand how crucial the role of faith can be in their profession, especially when encountering life’s darker side on a daily basis.
“Faith gives you the ability to understand that...
Friday, February 17, 20170767Seeking the intercession of Our Lady of Guadalupe and vowing to exhaust himself for Jesus Christ by working side-by-side with his new flock, Bishop Edward J. Burns was installed as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Dallas at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe Feb. 9.
Friday, February 17, 20170988Bishop Edward J. Burns’ heart for encouraging and nurturing vocations shines forth in his joyful disposition, his love of pastoral ministry and his allegiance to a prayerful life, said officials of the Diocese of Pittsburgh, in which the new Dallas bishop grew up and served in many ministries.
