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CPLC to host annual respect life Mass

For more than two decades, Catholic Pro-Life Community, the respect life ministry of the Diocese of Dallas, has offered north Texans the opportunity to gather annually to celebrate life and bolster pro-life zeal in the community. This year, CPLC’s pro-life Mass and rally for life event is set to take place Jan. 18 at the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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Bishop Edward J. Burns leads prayers on the steps of the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe prior to processing inside for the celebration of the opening Mass for the Jubilee Year of Hope on Dec. 29, 2024. (Michael Gresham/The Texas Catholic)
Bishop opens holy door, jubilee year with message of renewal

The faithful of the Diocese of Dallas gathered Dec. 29, 2024, at the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe for the opening Mass of the Jubilee Year of Hope. Bishop Edward J. Burns presided over the celebration on the feast of the Holy Family, delivering a homily filled with reflections on faith, renewal, and the enduring message of hope.

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Knights in action: Transforming lives across the diocese

Allen Reitmeier was chatting with one of his Meals on Wheels recipients in Duncanville a few months ago when the gentleman lamented that his fence had been in need of repair for months, work that would cost more than he could afford.

Oleh Skoropadskyi, a Ukrainian iconographer, adds last touches to his icon of Blessed János Brenner Sept. 26 during a visit to Our Lady of Dallas Cistercian Abbey in Irving, where the icon is displayed. Father Brenner, the subject of the icon, is a Hungarian Cistercian martyr whose legacy continues to inspire members of the Cistercian community in Irving. (Amy White/The Texas Catholic)
A sacred encounter inspiring new vocations

A depiction of Blessed János Brenner now adorns the Chapter Room at Our Lady of Dallas Cistercian Abbey. The icon—portraying Father Brenner in hues of gold and purple and with eyes that gaze out at the observer—includes a cornucopia of artistic details representing the tale of Father Brenner’s life and death. 

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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.

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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.