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09/07/2025

The greatest risk in life is to waste it by not seeking to follow God's plan, Pope Leo XIV said, proclaiming two new saints -- two young laymen of the 20th and 21st centuries.

"Sts. Pier Giorgio Frassati and Carlo Acutis are an invitation to all of us, especially young people, not to squander our lives, but to direct them upward and make them masterpieces," the pope said Sept. 7.

"The simple but winning formula of their holiness," he said, is accessible to everyone at any time. "They encourage us with their words: 'Not I, but God,' as Carlo used to say. And Pier Giorgio: 'If you have God at the center of all your actions, then you will reach the end.'"

Before canonizing the first saints of his pontificate, Pope Leo greeted the more than 80,000 faithful who had gathered early in St. Peter's Square because he wanted to share his joy with them before the start of the solemn ceremony.

"Brothers and sisters, today is a wonderful celebration for all of Italy, for the whole church, for the whole world," he said before the Mass.

Organized by Pastoral Juvenil Hispana, young adults in the Catholic Diocese of Dallas came together for a vigil honoring the two new saints Sept. 6 at the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe.

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09/05/2025

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In our latest episode, Amy White sits down with José Manuel De Urquidi, founder of the Juan Diego Network, to reflect on the Jubilee of Digital Missionaries and Catholic Influencers and explore how Catholics are called to evangelize online.

Discover how faith meets the digital frontier: texascatholic.com/podcast-hub/



Revista Católica Dallas Catholic Diocese of Dallas

08/30/2025

Heavy rains didn’t dampen the spirit of gratitude as more than 120 vehicles and over 20 public safety agencies from across the Diocese of Dallas took part in the 2025 Blue Mass and Blessing of the Fleet on Saturday, Aug. 30, at the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe in downtown Dallas.

The rainy morning started with Most Rev. Edward J. Burns, bishop of Dallas, blessing the fleet prior to celebrating the 8th Annual Blue Mass, honoring law enforcement officers, firefighters, first responders and emergency personnel. The Mass offered prayerful thanks for those who serve courageously and remembered those who gave their lives in the line of duty.

Find more photos at https://thetexascatholic.smugmug.com/The-Blue-Mass-w-Bishop-Edward-Burns.

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08/27/2025

08/27/2025

Bishop Edward J. Burns gathered Aug. 26 with his brother priests and the communities of the University of Dallas, Holy Trinity Seminary, and Redemptoris Mater Seminary for the celebration of a Mass of the Holy Spirit at the Church of the Incarnation on the UD campus.

This cherished tradition marks the beginning of the academic year, invoking the Holy Spirit’s guidance and offering prayers for wisdom, inspiration, and success in the community’s endeavors.

During the celebration, Bishop Burns also offered a special blessing for Father Jerónimo Espinosa, a UD alum now serving as chaplain for the Church of the Incarnation.

May the Spirit lead and inspire all who begin this new chapter.

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



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08/24/2025

Couples from across the Catholic Diocese of Dallas gathered Aug. 23 at the National Shrine Cathedral of Our Lady of Guadalupe for the Golden Anniversary Mass, celebrating 50 years of marriage.

“You come before us as witnesses of love, faithfulness, and perseverance. You come before us as witnesses of the sacrament of marriage. We need you to continue to be an example of marriage for our community, for our parishes, and for your families," said Bishop Edward J. Burns, who celebrated the Mass. "It is a gift for us as a Church to honor you, to pray with you, to thank God for the wonderful gift of life you have celebrated in your marriage.”

Read more in the Sept. 5 print edition of The Texas Catholic.



Revista Católica Dallas

08/21/2025

Vehicles began lining up along Alexander Avenue and Randlett Street in Lancaster as early as 5 a.m. Aug. 20 as the Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Texas hosted its monthly Senior Resource & Food Distribution Day. Known locally as PAN (People & Nutrition) Day, this month's event drew even more people to the St. Vincent Center as the recent closure of the Oak Cliff Life Center created a greater need in the area. According to organizers, more than 200 seniors received fresh food, hygiene items and vital resources—thanks to the Society of St. Vincent de Paul North Texas, the North Texas Food Bank, Wal-Mart Distribution Center donations, and a dedicated team of volunteers.

PAN Day is also when the St. Paul Medical Clinic, a low-cost facility operated by a nonprofit partner, is open for scheduled appointments on the St. Vincent Center campus.

Read more in the Sept. 5 print edition of The Texas Catholic.

08/21/2025

Pope Leo XIV asked Catholics to observe Aug. 22 as a day of prayer and fasting for peace and justice, particularly in Ukraine and in the Holy Land.

“While our world continues to be wounded by wars in the Holy Land, in Ukraine, and in many other regions of the world,” he said, “I ask all the faithful to spend Aug. 22 in fasting and prayer, asking the Lord to grant us peace and justice and to dry the tears of those who suffer because of the armed conflicts underway.”

“May Mary, queen of peace, intercede so that people would find the path of peace,” he prayed.

Read more at https://texascatholic.com/pope-sets-aug-22-as-day-to-pray-fast-for-peace-in-ukraine-holy-land/

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08/14/2025

With handmade signs, chants of “Keegan! Keegan!” and a blur of flags and pom poms, students of the Notre Dame School of Dallas lined their school’s hallways Aug. 13 to give a warm send-off to their classmate Keegan Harrison as he prepares to represent Team USA at the World Transplant Games in Germany this month.

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08/11/2025

More than 1,000 people gathered at Santa Clara Catholic Church to celebrate the feast of the parish's patron saint on Aug. 10. The celebration was especially meaningful as it coincided with the parish’s 30th anniversary. For this occasion, a relic of Saint Clare was on display.

Following the celebration of Mass, the community took part in a procession on a route of just over two miles around the parish. After the procession, the community gathered for a celebration featuring mariachi music and traditional matachines dance.