Monday, July 8, 20130400It is always a joyful occasion when a new shepherd is installed in his diocese, but it is particularly special when the new bishop is one of your own. Such will be the case on Tuesday, July 9, when Bishop Mark Joseph Seitz is installed as the sixth Bishop of the Diocese of El Paso. Bishop Seitz is a priest of the Diocese of Dallas and...
We encounter the living Jesus Christ in each of the seven sacraments. This is also true in the sacrament of the anointing of the sick. Formerly called extreme unction, the anointing of the sick unites us with Christ in sickness, suffering and when we pass from this life to eternity. Sickness, suffering and death are part of our human...Bishop Kevin Farrell
Priests of the diocese will gather for their biennial convocation in Westlake June 3-6. During the four days, priests will have the opportunity to discuss mutual pastoral concerns, participate in special presentations on aspects of their ministry, be given an update on the affairs of the diocese and share in liturgies, meals and...
Monday, June 3, 20130502The horror of war, the valor of peacemaking and the gift of the Eucharist were on Pope Francis' mind June 2, the day Italy celebrates its establishment as a republic and the day most dioceses around the world celebrated the feast of the Body and Blood of Christ.
Tuesday, May 28, 20130294One need not tee it up to play an important part in the Bishop Farrell Invitational golf tournament, which benefits Catholic education in the Diocese of Dallas, organizers and sponsors said. Bill and Kasey Hollon of Plano said that advocates of Catholic education can choose the course that they selected—supporting the tournament as...
Friday, May 24, 20130181The Boy Scouts of America’s National Council voted May 23 to allow openly gay youth admittance as members into the 103 year-old organization, effective Jan. 1, 2014.
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By Bishop Kevin J. Farrell
Publisher of The Texas Catholic
Our hearts and prayers go out to the victims of the Moore, Oklahoma tornado. We thank God that the casualties were not as horrific as first reported. Nevertheless the lives of those who lost loved ones or their homes have been changed forever. I share the thoughts of Pope...
Wednesday, May 22, 20130157 Selfishness only brings sadness and bitterness, while stepping outside of oneself to evangelize is the ultimate "pick me up" and source of joy, Pope Francis said.
Tuesday, May 21, 20130126As the death toll rose from the massive tornado that struck near Oklahoma City May 20, Pope Francis offered a special prayer for the victims during his early morning Mass May 21 and later offered his condolences through his Twitter account.
Thursday, May 16, 20130372Amid a deep blue sky and against a backdrop of a huge concrete slab, Bishop Kevin J. Farrell and students and staff at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic School on May 8 thanked the Crystal Charity Ball for a gift that soon will make a gymnasium a reality at the Love Field-area school.
