Tuesday, December 1, 20150214Pope Francis ended his visit to the violence-torn Central African Republic with cries for peace and pleas for a mercy that seeks and grants forgiveness. In a country where political and ethnic rivalries also have split the population along religious lines, Pope Francis began Nov. 30 with a visit to the Koudoukou mosque in Bangui.
Tuesday, November 24, 20150642Matt Vereecke, 33, is set to become the Diocese of Dallas’ Superintendent of Catholic Schools on Jan. 4, having been appointed by Bishop Kevin J. Farrell in September to succeed Sister Gloria Cain (SSND) upon her retirement from the position.
Monday, November 16, 20150130Using God's name to try to justify violence and murder is "blasphemy," Pope Francis said Nov. 15, speaking about the terrorist attacks on Paris.
Friday, November 13, 20150258Throughout the year, parishioners at two parishes in the Diocese of Dallas share the spirit of giving with programs aimed at helping those in need. A look at what inspired the people of St. Jude Catholic Church in Allen and St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church in Lancaster to give back to their church and community.
Friday, October 30, 20150306It is a good and holy custom to honor them. My connection with them stems from the great devotion of my great aunt, Annie Pruitt. She was a school teacher who demanded effort and results from her students. She also was devoted to her family and spent much money and many hours of physical labor in the cemetery at Laneville, Texas. To this...
Thursday, October 29, 20150264Bishop Kevin J. Farrell celebrated a Mass Commemorating the Completion of the 2nd Century Restoration at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Denison. More than 450 parishioners attended and paid tribute to God’s grace as the bishop blessed the restoration.
Tuesday, October 27, 20150151In celebration of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas’ 125th anniversary, Dallas Bishop Kevin J. Farrell celebrated Mass on Oct. 10 at Immaculate Conception Catholic Church in Corsicana.
Friday, October 23, 20150169During the funeral of the great Yankee catcher, Yogi Berra, the archbishop of New York said that Yogi and Pope Francis had three outstanding qualities that they shared. They both smiled a lot. They both liked to talk to real people. They both were humble.
Wednesday, October 21, 20150139Jesuit Father Federico Lombardi, Vatican spokesman, said an Italian newspaper's claims about the pope's health were "entirely unfounded." After checking with the pope himself and other sources, Father Lombardi told reporters "the pope enjoys good health" and that the unsubstantiated news report was "a serious act of irresponsibility,...
Representatives of the world's religions gathered in Rome to commemorate and reflect on the 50th anniversary of "Nostra Aetate," the Second Vatican Council's declaration on relations with other religions. Although it is the shortest of the Second Vatican Council's documents, its influence continues to be felt in the life of the church...
