As three diocesan priests approach retirement, Bishop Michael Olson reflected, “Each of these priests has influenced many to live the Catholic faith through their fruitful priestly ministry during their many years in the Diocese of Fort Worth.
In Lumen Gentium, the dogmatic constitution on the Church, Pope Paul VI once described that a deacons’ hands “are imposed ‘not unto the priesthood, but unto a ministry of service’” (LG 29).
“Relying on the help of the Lord God and our savior, Jesus Christ, we choose these, our brothers, to the order of the priesthood.”
A sweeping decision by the Alabama Supreme Court in February sent shock waves through the world of assisted reproduction.
From the Editor's Desk...
This time of year in Texas, everything is growing, including the Church! In this issue, read how the diocese keeps up with the growing population of North Texas through new churches and expansions. Plus, meet four of the 1,544 new Catholics who joined the local Church at the Easter vigil.