The Official Texas Catholic Newspaper

12/25/2025

Jesus entering the world as a little baby in need of everything is a sign of God’s solidarity with every person in need, longing for love and a helping hand, Pope Leo XIV said at Christmas morning Mass.

“The Word has pitched his fragile tent among us. How, then, can we not think of the tents in Gaza, exposed for weeks to rain, wind and cold; and of those of so many other refugees and displaced persons on every continent; or of the makeshift shelters of thousands of homeless people in our own cities?” he asked in his homily at the Mass Dec. 25 in St. Peter’s Basilica.

Read more at https://texascatholic.com/open-your-hearts-to-baby-jesus-and-one-another-pope-says-on-christmas/

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12/25/2025

On Dec. 24, Bishop Edward J. Burns celebrated a beautiful Christmas Eve Mass at the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe. The pews were filled with the faithful, united in prayer and joy as we welcomed the birth of Christ.

Visit https://dallascatholic.org/christmas/ to watch Bishop Burns' Christmas message.

May the light of Christ bring peace and hope to all this Christmas season.

Revista Católica Dallas Catholic Diocese of Dallas

12/25/2025

On Dec. 24, Christmas Eve, the pews were packed at the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe as Bishop Edward J. Burns celebrated a Mass for the Nativity of the Lord, bringing the faithful together to rejoice in the birth of our Savior.

As we celebrate this holy season, let us carry the light of Christ in our hearts and share His love with the world.

Revista Católica Dallas Catholic Diocese of Dallas

12/23/2025

Almost two decades ago, under the expanse of a deep and starry Arkansas sky, Cesar Jesús Anguiano lifted a quiet prayer to the Lord: a request for the opportunity to make music — and to make it for the Church. Now, he lives that answered prayer daily as director of music ministry at the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

Read more at https://texascatholic.com/music-ministry-becomes-answered-prayer-for-cathedrals-anguiano/

📸 Amy White, The Texas Catholic

Catholic Diocese of Dallas Cathedral Guadalupe Revista Católica Dallas

12/22/2025

Though small in stature, Sister Maria Gomez, SSND, left big shoes to fill at Methodist Dallas Medical Center as she retired her chaplaincy post Nov. 15 following nearly a decade of service.

Read more at https://texascatholic.com/compassion-faith-mark-legacy-of-service-in-dallas-hospitals/

📸 Amy White, The Texas Catholic

Catholic Diocese of Dallas School Sisters of Notre Dame School Sisters of Notre Dame, Central Pacific Province

12/21/2025

Family, friends, and the faithful filled the pews at the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe on December 20 as Bishop Edward J. Burns celebrated a Mass to ordain seminarians Jeremy Francis Maness and Nicholas John Weiss to the transitional diaconate.

Find more photos from the celebration at https://thetexascatholic.smugmug.com/.

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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.

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12/04/2025