Thursday, February 3, 20220675Perhaps the four most impactful words Barbara Landregan has said in her life are “It’s not your fault.” She has said those words many times over the 14 years she was director of the Safe Environment Program for the Dallas Diocese, up until her retirement in December.
Wednesday, January 26, 20220340There is a term we have heard more and more within the Church communities and in recent media coverage, synodality. The term synodality refers to the ancient practice of the Church living the Gospel as pilgrim people of God. This practice, inspired by the Holy Spirit, is dual: within her structures (ad intra), and with those who do not...
Saturday, December 25, 20210653This special time of the year always causes me to reflect on memories of past Christmases and to remember the many blessings we have enjoyed. In particular, I am mindful of those who will be celebrating this Christmas for the first time without a loved one who may have passed, especially those who have given their lives in service for...
Thursday, December 16, 20210424Past, present and future. Signs of all were present on Dec. 12 at St. Ann Catholic Church as with the celebration of a Mass on the Third Sunday of Advent, which also recognized the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bishop Edward J. Burns formally opened the preparatory phase of the Diocese of Dallas Synod 2024.
Wednesday, December 15, 20210263Elvia Reyes said faith drew her to join more than 250 others at Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church on Nov. 30 for the first in a series of Diocese of Dallas synod catechetical and formation sessions.
Thursday, December 2, 20210392The Diocese of Dallas will mark the opening of the synod process with a special Mass celebrated by Bishop Edward J. Burns on Dec. 12 at St. Ann Parish in Coppell. All are invited to attend this momentous occasion.
Wednesday, November 3, 20210227Inclusivity has long been a mission, a calling, for Melba Addison, Grambling State class of 1968 and a parishioner at St. Elizabeth of Hungary in Oak Cliff since 1984. Inclusivity in all aspects of her life — and that includes her faith.
Thursday, October 14, 202101432Bishop Edward J. Burns has recently embarked on a multiyear diocesan synod process for the Diocese of Dallas. At the same time, Pope Francis has announced a universal synod for the whole Church, which will draw on input from dioceses around the world. An important question to answer then is: what’s the difference between these two...
Thursday, September 16, 20210327Holy Spirit Catholic Church’s months-long “Come Follow Me” initiative led parishioners back into their renovated sanctuary last Sunday. The parish’s nearly 45-year-old church was rededicated during a Mass celebrated by Auxiliary Bishop Greg Kelly and concelebrated by Father Eugene Okoli, Holy Spirit’s pastor, weeks after the...
Friday, September 10, 202101473Dave Moore has a fairly optimistic outlook on life and faith. He admits that he and his wife Lauren trust fully that God will guide the way, even when a few unexpected challenges pop up during one’s faith journey. And that’s why when he thinks back 18 months ago to the launch of their nonprofit — the Catholic Music Initiative —...
