Friday, October 24, 20140287During an all-school Mass on Oct. 22 at John Paul II High School in Plano, Dallas Bishop Kevin J. Farrell began celebrating the school’s 10th anniversary by drawing from the life and example of the school’s namesake to implore those in attendance to open their hearts to God and others.
Thursday, October 23, 20140422
In offering a prayer of thanks for the opportunity to promote the Lord’s cause, Bishop Kevin J. Farrell on Oct. 22 called on those in attendance at the 2014 Bishop Dunne 100 Dinner to do their part in helping to provide a Catholic education to students who otherwise would not be able to afford one.
By Father John Bayer
Special to The Texas Catholic
In the first installment of “A Word to Enkindle,” my confrere Father Thomas offered a reflection on the first part of the title: A Word. He noted that Christian faith is distinguished by the confidence that in the beginning was the Word (John 1:1); that is to say, our attitude...
Saturday, October 11, 20140588With a rendition of “Happy Birthday” and a special blessing from Bishop Kevin J. Farrell, hundreds of students, staffers and benefactors of Ursuline Academy of Dallas celebrated the dedication of the new lighted athletic field that was 12 years in the making.
Tuesday, September 30, 20140443Bishop Kevin J. Farrell presided at a Sept. 30 news conference as the Catholic Diocese of Dallas formally kicked off its $125 million capital campaign, “Our Faith…Our Future,” and celebration of the diocese’s 125th anniversary at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe.
Thursday, September 18, 20140240Marriage has been described as a “journey together to God.” Pope Francis chose this image in speaking to 20 couples he married last week in St. Peter’s Basilica.
As I meditated on St. Luke’s gospel story about the fishing expertise of Jesus, I recognized a couple of good examples to point out for all folks who would like to promulgate the Good News of salvation to their world.
Thursday, September 11, 20140278Couples with long, loving marriages truly serve God, embody Gospel values and fortify sagging cultural expectations, Bishop Kevin J. Farrell told an overflow crowd at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe on Sept. 6.
Friday, September 5, 20140317The Zunigas have been able to overcome the hurdles of life together and are excited to celebrate at the Diocesan Silver and Gold Anniversary Mass at the Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe on Sept. 6, which marks the anniversary of their wedding 61 years ago.
Friday, September 5, 20140152On Aug. 17, in front of an eager crowd that included donors, alumni, faculty, staff and students, Bishop Kevin J. Farrell formally dedicated and blessed the newly completed Leyden Complex for Arts and Athletics, as well as 28 newly renovated classrooms now in use at Bishop Lynch High School for the 2014-2015 academic year.
