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12/13/2025

On Dec. 11-12, tens of thousands of faithful annually gather at the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in downtown Dallas to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, the patroness of the Americas and the Catholic Diocese of Dallas. In his homily on Dec. 11 at the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Bishop Edward J. Burns offered a message of faith, hope, and support.

Find Bishop Burns’ full homily at https://dallascatholic.org/guadalupe/

Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us.

Revista Católica Dallas

12/13/2025

Tens of thousands of faithful visited the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in downtown Dallas from Dec. 11-12 to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe, patroness of the Americas and the Catholic Diocese of Dallas.

On Dec. 11, Bishop Edward J. Burns concelebrated a 10 p.m. Mass with Father Jesús Belmontes, rector of the cathedral shrine, where Bishop Burns offered a homily in Spanish with a message of faith, hope, and support. Throughout the night, crowds streamed through the doors, bringing flowers, kneeling in prayer, and capturing moments of devotion.

The celebration continued early the morning of Dec. 12 as the faithful sang Las Mañanitas in Our Lady’s honor.

Later that evening, Bishop Burns served as the main celebrant and homilist for a Mass celebrating the Solemnity of Our Lady of Guadalupe with special guests the Schola Benedictus XVI under the direction of Dr. Alfred Calabrese singing the “Mass of the Americas.” “Mass of the Americas” is multilingual mass setting dedicated to the Blessed Mother for the celebrations of both her Immaculate Conception and the apparitions at Tepeyac. This awe-inspiring musical setting of the liturgy was composed by Frank La Rocca, Composer-in-Residence of the Benedict XVI Institute.

Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!

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12/12/2025

Our Lady of Guadalupe, pray for us!

12/10/2025

12/08/2025

Catholic Charities Dallas shared the Christmas spirit Dec. 6 during its annual gift distribution at the Cardinal Farrell Community Center. The event, organized by the Angels of Charity Women's Auxiliary, brought holiday cheer to families in need as volunteers prepared to distribute to 600 families. Each year, the Angels raise funds through the Hope for the Holidays campaign and other donations to purchase gifts. Volunteers then shop for presents based on family wish lists, ensuring each gift is thoughtful and tailored to individual needs.

Find more images at https://thetexascatholic.smugmug.com/

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12/04/2025

11/30/2025

As we begin the Season of Advent, Bishop Edward J. Burns of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas invites us to pause, watch, and prepare our hearts for the coming of Christ.
Just as we make room in our homes for the Christmas season, Advent calls us to make room in the center of our hearts by clearing away distraction and turning again to the Lord.
May this holy season renew our longing for Christ’s light and strengthen us in faith, hope, and love.

11/28/2025

From VATICAN NEWS: Pope blesses a brick for a Church in Dallas!

"Amongst the crowd, a group of priests close to the doors of the Church were the most eager, as one of them in the first row held a brick in his hand for the Pope to bless. Father Paolo Capra, pastor of St. Augustine Catholic Church in Dallas, Texas, on a pilgrimage to Istanbul with a group of faithful to celebrate the 20th anniversary of the foundation of his diocese’s Redemptoris Mater Seminary.

Father Capra explained that the brick was the first stone of the new parish they want to build."

Read the story: https://www.vaticannews.va/en/pope/news/2025-11/pope-leo-xiv-turkiye-istanbul-cathedral-faithful-dallas-stone.html

Photo: Vatican News

Catholic Diocese of Dallas Revista Católica Dallas

11/26/2025

St. Patrick Catholic School recently put faith into action, living out the school's mission and ministry to “embrace the Gospel and transform the hearts and minds” of its community. Students, parents, faculty, and staff came together Nov. 20 for a “Day of Kindness,” serving more than 2,000 people across the DFW area and beyond. From service projects to Christ-like acts of compassion, students witnessed how small gestures can make a big impact.

Look for more coverage in the Dec. 19 print edition of The Texas Catholic.

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11/25/2025

“Called to serve.” The phrase embodies a core mission and ministry of Cristo Rey Dallas College Prep. It also served as an inspiration for the formation of the Blessed Theresa Rosary Society, a student-led organization fostering spiritual growth on the southeast Dallas campus.

Read more at https://texascatholic.com/students-deepen-faith-through-rosary-society/.

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11/25/2025

Did you know? The Texas Catholic has a podcast!

"Voices of Faith" brings you inspiring interviews and heartfelt discussions with people of faith across the Diocese of Dallas, highlighting the communities and organizations living out our Catholic mission every day.

Recently, our Amy White had an opportunity to visit with Lauren and Dave Moore from the Catholic Music Initiative as they shared their powerful story of encountering God even in the midst of Lauren’s struggle with a rare and debilitating autoimmune disorder. Their testimony is a beautiful reminder of faith in action.

Listen now and explore all our podcasts: https://texascatholic.com/podcast-hub/

11/21/2025

Gratitude filled the air Nov. 14 as The Catholic Foundation awarded $988,117 in grants to 16 Dallas-area Catholic schools, parishes and charities at Sacred Heart of Jesus Christ Vietnamese Parish in Carrollton. These gifts, made possible through the Foundation’s Philanthropy Fund and generous donors, will help meet urgent needs and strengthen ministries across our community.

Read more in the Nov. 21 print edition of The Texas Catholic. Find more images from the grant award ceremony at https://thetexascatholic.smugmug.com/.

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