Catechetical Sunday is a special occasion for the national Church to recognize and bless the invaluable work of catechists who dedicate themselves to teaching and nurturing the faith within our communities.
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After losing her brother to suicide in 2018, Victoria Rios channeled her grief into action, becoming an instructor for the Diocese of Dallas’ Mental Health First Aid program and creating an art-based foundation to help fund tuition costs for future program participants.
Members across the aviation industry gathered on Sept. 14 for the Diocese of Dallas’ inaugural Aviation Mass. The Mass was concelebrated by Bishop Edward J. Burns and Auxiliary Bishop Greg Kelly at Christ the King Catholic Church.
Sister Juliana Guadalupe, S.V., began her journey of faith with friends in high school and watched it grow with spiritual direction from peers and priests at Southern Methodist University. On Aug. 6, she continued that journey as one of 10 women who professed their perpetual vows as Sisters of Life at St. Patrick’s Cathedral in New York City.
A recent expansion project of Holy Family Catholic Church added an additional 200 seats to its sanctuary. Every one of those seats was needed Sept. 1 as parishioners packed the church for a Mass to bless the altar and commemorate the completion of the project.
It’s hard to imagine a more providential place to meet one’s spouse than at an event specifically about discerning the vocation of marriage; but that is exactly what happened for Christ the King parishioners Dr. Christian Monsalve, 33, and Julia Monsalve, 31, who met at a Faith Fitness Ministry event three years ago and have since built a life together as a young married couple.
On Sept. 14, Women in STEM Leadership will hold its 2024 Women in STEM Leadership Conference in collaboration with the University of Dallas’ Satish & Yasmin Gupta College of Business.
With 40 years of airplane piloting under his belt, Ray Simpson said he sees his career in aviation as a privilege—and an opportunity to serve.
More than 50,000 Catholics filled the seats of Lucas Oil Stadium for the 10th National Eucharistic Congress. Held July 17-21, the National Eucharistic Congress was a profound moment highlighting the National Eucharistic Revival launched by the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops in 2022.
Heading into its third year, the 2024 St. Ann Fall Men’s Summit will be held Oct. 11-12. The theme this year will be “Strike Fear,” building upon Christ’s words in the Gospel of Mark, “Be not afraid, just have faith.”