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Questions and Answers Regarding the Catholic Church’s Position on Immigration

The Catholic Church believes that the current U.S. immigration system is broken and needs to be reformed in all aspects, or, comprehensively. The Church has taken a position on immigration because, besides being an economic, social, and legal issue, it is also a humanitarian one, and, ultimately has moral implications. Read more about the Church's stand on immigration and immigration reform. [More]

Meekness sows harmony in church; gossip sows division, pope says

Christians need to recover the value of meekness, particularly when they are tempted to speak ill of one another or gossip about each other, Pope Francis said April 9 during his early morning Mass. [More]

Cathedral Guadalupe to offer new English language Mass for Young Professionals

Starting on Sunday, April 7th, Cathedral Guadalupe in downtown Dallas will be offering a 5:30 p.m. English language Mass for young professionals who live and work in the Downtown/Uptown areas of Dallas. [More]

Spring 2013 Theology on Tap Schedule - Journeys in Faith

Theology on Tap is a speaker series for young adults in their 20s and 30s, married and single. It provides an opportunity to mingle, listen to expert speakers, engage in conversation, and gain new insights into the Catholic faith. [More]

Confession: It puts you straight with everyone

During this penitential season of Lent, the Catholic Diocese of Dallas is offering another opportunity for all to participate in the Sacrament of Reconcilation. On May 27th, every parish in the diocese will have the Sacrament of Reconcilation available. Confession has very tangible benefits - here are ten of them. [More]

Coat of Arms selected for Pope Francis

Crests or coats-of-arms tell about the history of a place or a family. Learn about the Coat of Arms selected by Pope Francis, as well as the symbolism behind the Coat of Arms of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas and the bishops of Dallas. [More]

VIDEO: History of the Stations of the Cross devotion

Holy Trinity Seminary in Irving, TX presents "Living Stations of the Cross" on Palm Sunday, March 24, 2013 at 7:00 p.m. The event is open to the public and will be followed by reception.

To learn more about the Stations of the Cross, an ancient Christian devotion, please watch this video by Holy Trinity Seminary. [More]

Homily for inaugural Mass of Petrine Ministry

Read the text of the homily of the Holy Father, Pope Francis, at the Inauguration of his Papal Ministry. [More]

Habemus Papam!

O God, Shepherd and ruler of all the faithful,Look favorably on your servant Pope Francis I, whom you have set at the head of your Church as her shepherd; grant, we pray, that, by word and example, he may be of service to those over whom he presides so that, together with the flock entrusted to his care,
he may come to everlasting life.

Through our Lord Jesus Christ, your Son,
who lives and reigns with you in the unity of the Holy Spirit,
one God, forever and ever. Amen. [More]

VIDEO: Bishop Kevin Farrell talks about the Papal Conclave on Fox 4 Dallas

Catholic Diocese of Dallas Bishop Kevin Farrell joined Tim Ryan at Fox 4 Dallas this morning to discuss the Papal Conclave and the selection of the new Pope. [More]