Friday, December 13, 20130138On the fourth and last Sunday of Advent the readings call us to reflect on the Mystery of the Incarnation, the fact that God became one of us.
Tuesday, December 3, 20130212Considering that Our Holy Father Pope Francis constantly exhibits joy in exercising one of the most challenging ministries in the world, it shouldn’t come as any surprise that his first major “solo” document of his pontifical ministry should bear the title “The Joy of the Gospel” (Evangelii Gaudium) and devotes the entire first...
Friday, November 22, 20130212As wintry winds swept Dealey Plaza, thousands gathered on Nov. 22 at the scene of President John Fitzgerald Kennedy’s assassination to salute his legacy and spirit on the 50th anniversary of his death.
The following is the invocation offered by Bishop Kevin J. Farrell on Nov. 22 during the "The 50th: Honoring the Memory of President John F. Kennedy" ceremony at Dealey Plaza.
Thursday, November 21, 20130130Bishop Kevin J. Farrell reflects on President John F. Kennedy, the first Catholic U.S. president, and what his assassination meant to Ireland, the bishop’s homeland, and to the world.
Wednesday, November 20, 20130211Thanksgiving is at the core of our Judeo/Christian tradition. “Give thanks to the Lord for He is good, and His mercy endures forever,” (Psalm 106) is probably the most repeated phrase in the Hebrew Scriptures. It acknowledges our dependence on God and His abundant love and mercy, but it also recognizes our need to share our abundance...
Saturday, October 26, 20130159
By Cathy Harasta
The Texas Catholic
Bishop Kevin J. Farrell recently sat down with Texas Catholic reporter Cathy Harasta for a Q&A, offering his reflections on President John F. Kennedy, the first Catholic U.S. president, and what he meant to Ireland, the bishop’s homeland, and to the world.
What impression did JFK and...
Wednesday, October 16, 20130528Sister Caroleen Hensgen, a School Sister of Notre Dame who became the first female superintendent of Catholic schools in the country, died Oct. 15 at her home at St. Mary of the Pines in Chatawa, Miss. She was 98 years old. A native of St. Louis, Mo., Sister Caroleen began her career in Catholic education teaching at schools in Illinois...
If you want to know where the Church reform is going to take us, then don’t miss the keynote address at the University of Dallas Ministry Conference next month.
Friday, September 27, 20130187With a new venue and record-setting participation, a sold-out field of 212 golfers helped raise an estimated $544,000 in the third annual Bishop Farrell Invitational on Sept. 16, tournament director Kris Kramer said.
