Friday, February 17, 20170944More than 130 years ago, miners from all parts of the United States flocked to Alaska in search of gold. Today, millions visit in search of something perhaps more stunning: the state’s unquestioned natural beauty.
Thursday, February 16, 20170623Getting from one parish to another in the Diocese of Juneau is a feat in itself. The region’s archipelagic geography and precipitous weather account for two of the biggest challenges Bishop Edward J. Burns had to face as he sought to nurture the vitality and growth of all 10 parishes in the diocese.
Thursday, February 16, 20170885Citing his commitment to Catholic education for families in the Diocese of Juneau, Bishop Edward J. Burns spared no effort to keep the doors of Holy Name Catholic School open, despite floundering enrollment and declining interest.
Thursday, February 16, 20170833
By Seth Gonzales
The Texas Catholic
JUNEAU, Alaska — Twenty years after resettling his family in Juneau, Arnulfo Lamas has grown to love his adopted home — 6,700 miles north of his native city of Tequila, Jalisco, Mexico.
Today, Lamas, his wife Elena, and their six children are owners of a Mexican restaurant in Juneau and...
Wednesday, February 15, 20170723 During an emotional evening filled with tears and laughter, hundreds gathered Jan. 19 at St. Paul Catholic Church for Bishop Edward J. Burns’ farewell Mass as their bishop.
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The Texas Catholic
An evening filled with fellowship, laughter and prayers welcomed out-of-town priests, family members and friends who traveled to Dallas to witness the installation of Bishop Edward J. Burns as the eighth bishop of the Diocese of Dallas.
A highlight of the welcome dinner, held Feb. 8 at the Dallas offices of...
Wednesday, February 15, 20170821
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from remarks made by Bishop Edward J. Burns during Solemn Vespers on Feb. 8 at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
I have to say, being assigned here, many people have remarked about the difference between the Diocese of Juneau, Alaska and the Diocese of Dallas,...
Wednesday, February 15, 20170818
Editor’s Note: The following is an excerpt from remarks made by Bishop Edward J. Burns, the eighth bishop for the Diocese of Dallas, during his homily at his installation Mass on Feb. 9 at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
My friends I stand before you offering thanks to Almighty God for this opportunity to...
Wednesday, February 15, 20170686For Nicholas Weiss, attending Bishop Edward J. Burns’ Mass of Installation as the eighth Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas on Feb. 9 offered more than a chance to steep himself in a blessed, momentous day for the diocese.
Wednesday, February 15, 20170772The official decree from Pope Francis declaring that Bishop Edward J. Burns will serve as the eighth bishop of The Diocese of Dallas. It was read at Bishop Burns' installation Mass on Feb. 9 at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
