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December 24, 2022
The Birth of Christ Remembered
Bishop to Celebrate Christmas Mass at Cathedral and at Prison
December 12, 2022
John Paul II High School Drill Team to perform in Italy
Cardinal Belles to march in Rome’s New Year’s Day Parade
November 29, 2022
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe 2022
Thousands Expected at Downtown Cathedral
November 10, 2022
Catholic Conference and Formation Center Confirms Name Change to SAINT RAPHAEL RETREAT CENTER
Expanded Programs Offer Message of Hope and Healing
November 10, 2022
Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Dallas to honor Veterans
Students participate in Veterans Day observances
November 1, 2022
The Saints will come marching in at area Catholic Schools
Students to observe All Saints Day
October 1, 2022
Several Churches in Diocese of Dallas Observe Feast of St. Francis By offering Blessings for Pets
In observance of the Feast of St. Francis of Assisi and his love for all creatures and nature, people will have the opportunity to take their pets to be blessed at several churches in the Diocese of Dallas on Saturday, October 1 and Tuesday, October 4.
August 28, 2022
First-time Campus Ministry Center to open near UTD campus
Located across the street from the campus, the building is the first fully dedicated Catholic campus ministry building and chapel for the UTD community
August 27, 2022
Diocese Honors Couples Observing Golden Anniversaries
More than 4,500 years of marriage to be Celebrated at Special Mass
August 8, 2022
Catholic Schools in Diocese of Dallas Head Back to Class
The first Catholic school opened its doors in the Diocese of Dallas in 1874. Today, there are 36 schools and an enrollment of nearly 15,000 students in the local Catholic school system.
August 6, 2022
Diocese of Dallas Annual Blue Mass Returns to Offer Prayers and Blessings for First Responders
For the first time since the pandemic, the Diocese of Dallas will once again hold the Blue Mass to honor and bless first responders throughout the area.
June 24, 2022
Statement from Bishop Edward Burns
Regarding Supreme Court overturning Roe v. Wade
April 11, 2022
Holy Week photo opportunities
Pastors at the following parishes in the Diocese of Dallas have given permission for the media to come into their churches during Holy Week.
April 1, 2022
Students and Donor to present check for Ukraine aid
More than $120,000 raised for direct assistance
March 18, 2022
Diocese of Dallas to join Pope Francis and bishops around the world in Historic Prayer for Peace in Ukraine and Russia
Bishop Burns will join the Holy Father in consecrating the two countries to the Immaculate Heart of Mary
November 15, 2021
Mass Dispensation to be lifted in the Diocese of Dallas on November 28th
Obligation for Catholics to attend Mass in person to be back in effect
November 4, 2021
Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Dallas to honor Veterans
Students participate in Veterans Day observances
October 29, 2021
Bishop Lynch High School to Host Day of the Dead Celebration Oct. 31
Family-Friendly Campus Event Features Artwork, Ofrendas, Performances, and More
October 21, 2021
Several Churches in Diocese of Dallas Observe Feast of St. Francis
Faithful Can Bring Pets for Blessing
October 3, 2021
Oldest Parish in Diocese of Dallas celebrates 150-year Anniversary
Corsicana Church community observes Sesquicentennial
September 21, 2021
Christ the King Catholic School Dallas, Texas Named One of the Best in the Nation
U.S. Department of Education Announces 2021 National Blue Ribbon Schools
September 10, 2021
Bishop Lynch High School Teams with Mattress Mack for Hurricane Relief
BL Bus Filled with Baby Item Donations Will Head to Houston Sept. 10
April 2, 2021
Downtown Skyline to “Be Golden” on April 5th International Golden Rule Day
Diocese of Dallas and Catholic Charities Dallas lead effort to light up skies
February 22, 2021
Pastoral Letter reveals plan for Synod in the Diocese of Dallas
Bishop calls for Historic Response to Historic challenges
February 10, 2021
Ash Wednesday to look different this year
Changes made for safety
January 29, 2021
National Catholic Schools Week
Diocese of Dallas Schools celebrate safely during the pandemic
December 4, 2020
Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe During Pandemic
Mostly a Virtual Experience
November 19, 2020
More families than ever before to receive Thanksgiving food boxes
St. Gabriel Catholic Church members provide for others during pandemic
April 30, 2020
Dallas Diocese Announces Incremental Reopening Plan
April 28, 2020
Statement from Diocese of Dallas
April 24, 2020
Statement regarding Masses for the weekend of April 25/26
March 31, 2020
Additional Decree by Bishop Edward J. Burns and Holy Week Guidelines
March 26, 2020
Guidelines Following Shelter-in-Place Order March 24-April 3, 2020
March 14, 2020
Additional Statement and Decree of Bishop Edward Burns
March 13, 2020
All Public Masses Cancelled Temporarily, Diocesan Schools Closed Due to Coronavirus
March 12, 2020
Bishop Edward J. Burns Grants a Dispensation in Attempt to Keep Parishioners Safe
January 29, 2020
Statement from the Diocese of Dallas - January 29, 2020
May 17, 2019
Bishop Burns responds to inaccuracies in police affidavit
May 15, 2019
Statement Regarding Police Presence at Diocese of Dallas Pastoral Center
May 9, 2019
Pope Francis issues new rules for Church against those who abuse or cover up
April 21, 2019
Statement from Bishop Edward J. Burns on Sri Lanka Easter bombings
April 15, 2019
Bishop Edward J. Burns and President of U.S. Bishops’ Conference issue statements on Notre Dame Cathedral Fire
March 29, 2019
New Chancellor for Diocese of Dallas
March 15, 2019
Bishop Edward J. Burns and U.S. Bishops Respond to Today’s Mass Shooting at New Zealand Mosques
March 11, 2019
Catholic Relief Services staff among those killed in air tragedy- Bishop Burns joins USCCB in calling for prayer
February 1, 2019
Bishop Burns speaks to media about list of priests with credible allegations of sexual abuse of minors
January 17, 2019
Bishop Dunne School Bus Overturns on I-30, Students injured
December 7, 2018
Statement from Bishop Edward J. Burns Diocese of Dallas on Jesuit announcement
November 26, 2018
Steve Landregan, Witness to History and Longtime Leader in the Catholic Church, Passes Away at 90
October 27, 2018
Bishop Burns offers prayers for the victims of the shooting at Tree of Life Synagogue in Pittsburgh
October 10, 2018
All Fifteen Catholic Dioceses in Texas will release names of clergy credibly accused of sexual abuse of minors
September 3, 2018
VIDEO: Bishop Edward Burns speaks at St. Cecilia Parish
September 2, 2018
Dates, Times and Locations for Town Hall meetings and Ceremony of Sorrow announced
August 30, 2018
Dallas Bishops and Priests Ask Pope to Hold Extraordinary Synod to Bring About Systemic Change
August 25, 2018
Message from Bishop Edward J. Burns to all Catholics in the Diocese of Dallas
August 20, 2018
Statement from the Diocese of Dallas
August 19, 2018
Diocese of Dallas Reports Crimes by a Now Suspended Member of the Clergy
August 15, 2018
Update from Bishop Edward J. Burns on Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report