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Celebrating love, sacrament of marriage at diocesan Newlywed Mass

When computer issues at work forced Mariana Foster to contact the IT department at Texas A&M University-Commerce, she was not expecting the fix to be the beginning of a new chapter in her life. Calling IT for help, she struck up a conversation with Justin Foster, the tech-savvy voice on the other end. What started as small talk to fill an awkward silence quickly turned into a shared discovery—they were both Catholic.

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Ministry offers glimpses of God’s love to inmates

As a part of Dallas Kolbe Prison Ministries, volunteers minister to inmates by offering them the opportunity to encounter God and His Church during three-day retreats in prison—transforming these Texas correctional facilities into holy places of worship. 

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Celebrating a season of joy, renewal, and hope

As we gather to celebrate the holy birth of Jesus Christ, our Savior, I pray that your Advent journey has been fruitful and that you and your loved ones are prepared to welcome the Christ Child into your hearts. May His presence bring a deep renewal of faith, filling your lives with love, hope, and peace.

Doug DeVore, center, bows his head in prayer during the Service of the Longest Night held at St. Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, Ind., Dec. 14, 2019. DeVore attended the service, which was held for those grieving during the holiday season, to honor his late father, John. (Catholic News Service)
Grief ministries offer hope and healing for those in need

As those grieving the death of a loved one attempt to navigate the challenges of loss, they can look to their church communities for support. Across the Diocese of Dallas—from McKinney to Plano to Frisco to Allen—parishes have resources to accompany those who are grieving, both during the holidays and through the whole year.  

At the conclusion of the closing Mass for the Diocese of Dallas Synod Assembly, Bishop Edward J. Burns joins delegates, staff, and volunteers in applause as Lacy de la Garza accepts a bouquet of roses in appreciation of her efforts as the executive director of the synod. Two hundred and eighty-four delegates from around the diocese gathered Dec. 1-4 at the Dallas-Fort Worth Marriott hotel in Irving to offer a consultative vote on 376 synodal resolutions presented to Bishop Burns for consideration. (Michael Gresham/The Texas Catholic)
Charting a future filled with hope

A historic moment for the Diocese of Dallas now turns its focus to the future of the Church in the diocese.
From Dec. 1-4, the Diocese of Dallas convened its first synod assembly in 90 years, marking a pivotal moment in the diocese’s 10-year journey of reflection and renewal.

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St. Jude Center-Vantage Point opens to help those in need

Catholic Housing Initiative and Catholic Charities Dallas welcomed the community to St. Jude Center-Vantage Point in north Dallas on Oct. 29 for the grand opening of the facility, which provides permanent supportive housing and services to address homelessness in Dallas.

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Lifelong bond leads to lifesaving gift for parishioner

As Albert Yzaquirre attended the 9 a.m. Mass at Holy Spirit Catholic Church in Duncanville on the first Sunday in October with wife Elsa and mother-in-law Udelia Vasquez, feelings of gratitude and relief washed over him.

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5 things to know about the Diocese of Dallas Synod Assembly

This December, the Diocese of Dallas is preparing to enter an extraordinary phase in its history with a diocesan synod. This four-day assembly, being held Dec. 1-4, is a culmination of years of preparation, input, and discernment that brought together representatives from across the diocese to offer feedback to Bishop Edward J. Burns in his decisions on governance of the diocese. Here are five essential things to know about this historic event.