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The Strategic Planning Committee would like to extend a huge Thank You!

The Strategic Planning Committee would like to extend a huge
THANK YOU to all members of our community who participated in our
recent survey on Catholic education. With responses from over 4,200
parishioners from 77 parishes throughout the Diocese, we are grateful for
the widespread response from the Catholic community that is so vital to
our Diocesan schools."[More]

A Statement by Bishop Kevin J. Farrell

In light of recent news events, Bishop Kevin J. Farrell reminds all faithful that the Catholic Church is unwavering in Her teaching which states that through Divine Law, God is the giver of life."[More]

Bishops Issue Call to All to Defend Religious Liberty

Bishop Farrell and his brother bishops in the United States urge strong lay involvement, outline threats to First Freedom at all levels of government and abroad and call upon dioceses to pursue religious liberty fortnight, June 21-July 4"[More]

Vocations Awareness Program

Vocation Awareness Program
June 22-24 at Holy Trinity Seminary"[More]

Bishop Farrell Part of USCCB Appeal of Federal Decision That U.S. Constitution Forbids Religious Acomodation

Washington - The United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) filed a notice of appeal April 17, asking a federal appeals court to vacate a decision by a Massachusetts federal judge declaring that the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) violated the First Amendment in its contract with USCCB to provide case management services to victims of human trafficking, because the contract did not require USCCB to facilitate abortion and contraception. USCCB has also requested a stay of the lower court’s decision until the appeals court can rule."[More]

He is Risen, Happy Easter

Easter is the greatest feast in the Christian calendar. On this Sunday, Christians celebrate the resurrection of Jesus Christ from the dead. Easter Sunday comes at the end of 40 days of prayer and fasting, and almsgiving."[More]

Former U.S. Naval Commander Named New Catholic Charities of Dallas Leader

President of Catholic Charities in Florida to Lead Dallas Agency

The Most Reverend Kevin J. Farrell, Bishop of the Diocese of Dallas, is pleased to announce the selection of Arne John Nelson as the new President and Chief Executive Officer of Catholic Charities of Dallas. Nelson has held the same position with Catholic Charities of Central Florida and will leave to accept the leadership role in Dallas. He says he is excited about joining the Dallas charity which serves more than 70,000 individuals each year. "I am honored to be joining the team at Catholic Charities of Dallas. I look forward to serving the people of the Diocese of Dallas and working with the Pastoral Center, parishes and community to carry out the mission of Jesus Christ to the poor and underserved.""[More]

Dallas Bishops Visit Pope During Ad Limina

Bishop Kevin J. Farrell along with his auxiliary Bishops Douglas Deshotel and Mark Seitz are back from the Vatican where they visited with Pope Benedict XVI. They joined their brother bishops from Region X, made up of dioceses in Texas, Arkansas and Oklahoma, in making the Ad Limina trip to Rome. Bishop Farrell spoke with Texas Catholic reporter, Cathy Harasta, about the papal visit."[More]

Bishop's Appeal Video

Please take a moment to learn more about 2012 Bishop's Annual Appeal and the many important ministries it supports. Bishop Kevin J. Farrell helps explain why we all must become “imitators of Christ.”"[More]

Texas Catholic Bishops Applaud Appeals Court's Upholding

Bishop Kevin J. Farrell and all other Catholic Bishops of Texas applaud the decision of the U.S. Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals to allow the state to enforce the sonogram law giving mothers access to the ultrasound images of their unborn children’s hearts beating."[More]

Bishops Reaffirm Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship as Guiding Teaching in Political Life

In advance of the 2012 elections, the U.S. bishops reaffirmed their 2007 document, Forming Consciences for Faithful Citizenship, in this coming election cycle and beyond, as the “continuing teaching of our Bishops’ Conference and our guidance for Catholics in the exercise of their rights and duties as participants in our democracy.”"[More]