[No Web Browser Title property found for local-news-sidebar-widget]

St. Frances Cabrini Parish relief efforts continue, include temporary housing

Wed, 22 May 2013 18:07:38 -0500

Parishioners and volunteers at St. Frances Cabrini Church were still hustling and bustling five days after the tornado that tore through Granbury on May 15th as they operated one of the last round-the-clock emergency shelters and made preparations for providing long-term shelter. Those outreach efforts began immediately after the tornado had passed that night, when a group of church volunteers, including outreach coordinators Tom and Julie Lyssy, rushed to the church and asked Monsignor Juan Rivero if they could start setting up an emergency shelter. Msgr. Rivero, without skipping a beat, said yes.

Eighth-graders encouraged to listen to voice of Christ at annual diocesan Mass

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:37:40 -0500

Christen Volding was one of 432 students who participated in the annual Eighth Grade Diocesan Mass celebrated May 8 at St. Andrew Church in Southwest Fort Worth. The special liturgy is planned each year to mark the achievements and diligence of the diocese’s eighth-graders as they prepare for graduation and high school. Currently, 17 diocesan schools have eighth grade classes. A procession of school banners into the church helped start the celebration.

St. Frances Cabrini Parish responds with compassion to victims of EF-4 tornado

Thu, 16 May 2013 16:02:49 -0500

“Overwhelmed.” That’s how relief volunteer Julie Lyssy described the families who sought shelter inside St. Frances Cabrini’s Family Life Center after an EF-4 tornado ravaged their neighborhoods May 15. The deadly funnel cloud descended on the eastern section of Granbury around 8 p.m. killing six and destroying more than 50 homes and trailers in the Rancho Brazos subdivision. Injuries and damage were also reported...

After EWTN interview at March for Life, Maria Conley has sent pro-life prayer cards across country

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:55:07 -0500

When Maria Conley and other members of the Respect Life group at Holy Family Church decided to design a parish Prayer for Life card, she never thought the beautifully worded petition would someday capture national attention.

Fr. Mitch Pacwa challenges Catholics to challenge current culture at St. Mark event

Wed, 15 May 2013 19:07:34 -0500

Renowned Jesuit priest and EWTN personality Father Mitch Pacwa visited St. Mark Church in Denton April 13 to discuss the Year of Faith. Fr. Pacwa, host of EWTN shows “EWTN Live” and “Threshold of Hope,” addressed topics such as secularism, evangelization, sin, and the Eucharist.

St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parishioners assemble for groundbreaking for a new Activities Center

Wed, 15 May 2013 11:30:39 -0500

Fifth-graders Kate Chiapetta and Mary Allison are looking forward to cheerleading and joining the volleyball team at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton School (SEAS). And by the time they’re in seventh grade, the girls will be honing those skills inside a new gym.

St. Joseph Community celebration 25 years of growth, diversity, and countless blessings

Wed, 15 May 2013 10:02:22 -0500

Longtime Arlington residents Paul and Beverly Windsor still recall the sense of comforting familiarity they experienced in 1989 when they first encountered the community now known as St. Joseph Church in Arlington.

Msgr. Phil Johnson (1938-2013) left his legacy at St. Vincent de Paul, St. Michael parishes

Mon, 13 May 2013 18:48:48 -0500

“Humorous.” “Warm.” “Vibrant.” “Friendly.” Compassionate.” “Energetic.” “Collaborative.” “Joyful.” “A leader.” “An organizer.” ‘”Visionary.” Monsignor Philip Louis Johnson was thus lovingly described at his funeral Mass, celebrated April 25 at St. Vincent de Paul Church in Arlington, a parish he founded in 1976 and led as its pastor until 2001.

Helping young people build a relationship with Jesus Christ at Youth 2000

Fri, 10 May 2013 11:56:58 -0500

Youth 2000 retreats put on by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal tackle issues and problems facing today’s young people, but Brother Crispin Rinaldi’s message of hope and life held special meaning for one group visiting from a Houston-area parish whose youth ministry is mourning the recent suicide of a 15-year-old member of their group.

Holy oil is 'ancient symbol' for 'healing and strength,' says Dallas auxiliary at Chrism Mass

Thu, 09 May 2013 18:12:56 -0500

Sitting in one of the wooden pews in front of St. Patrick Cathedral March 26, Louise Barbetta, a wife and mother taking RCIA classes, watched as Dallas Auxiliary Bishop Douglas Deshotel blessed the oils Father Joe Pemberton would use to mark her forehead as she entered the Catholic faith at the Easter Vigil service.

Nolan High School rooted in tradition of devotion to Mary, Mother of All Nations

Thu, 09 May 2013 16:56:52 -0500

These words, spoken by Jesus from the cross, speak directly to each of us inviting our acceptance of Mary as our Blessed Mother. Around the world, Christians have taken Jesus’ words to heart as they express their own spiritual love and devotion to Mary.

Annual Rosary Vigil for Life draws 700

Wed, 08 May 2013 16:38:22 -0500

For 28 years, pro-life supporters have stood outside a local abortion facility on Good Friday to pray the Rosary for babies lost to abortion. But this year’s March 29 gathering felt the absence of a man who started the public vigil almost three decades ago.

Food Fast teaches Northwest Deanery teens solidarity with poor and hungry

Tue, 07 May 2013 17:53:30 -0500

When Cassie Erazo became the youth minister of Sacred Heart Church in Wichita Falls in 2006, she had never heard of a Food Fast Retreat, but the teens encouraged her to put one on because they had attended one before she came.

The morality and wisdom of incremental legislation

Tue, 07 May 2013 14:30:48 -0500

People with strong pro-life, pro-family convictions will sometimes disagree among themselves about whether they should support a particular piece of legislation being debated in the halls of their state legislature or in Congress. Their disagreement will often center on whether it is morally permissible and politically prudent to support a bill that is a step in the right direction, but that still permits other objectionable practices.

Pope names Dallas auxiliary bishop to head El Paso Diocese

Mon, 06 May 2013 18:22:29 -0500

EL PASO — Pope Francis has named Auxiliary Bishop Mark J. Seitz of Dallas as the seventh bishop of El Paso. The appointment was announced May 6 in Washington by Archbishop Carlo Maria Vigano, apostolic nuncio to the United States.

Msgr. Phil Johnson, longtime diocesan parish priest, dies at 74

Mon, 22 Apr 2013 14:02:44 -0500

Monsignor Phil Johnson, pastor emeritus of St. Michael Church in Bedford, as well as founding pastor of St. Vincent de Paul Church in Arlington, passed away Saturday morning, April 20.

Catholic communities band together in wake of West, Texas, tragedy

Fri, 19 Apr 2013 07:39:07 -0500

WEST, TX − Father Ed Karasek was driving home from a meeting in Austin when reports of a massive explosion at a fertilizer plant in West, Texas, came across the radio.

Fifth Grade Vocation Day plants the seed for future vocations

Fri, 05 Apr 2013 16:31:30 -0500

Father Isaac Orozco fielded a barrage of questions from eager 10- and 11-year-olds at this year’s Fifth Grade Vocations Day. Why did you want to become a priest? How long did you study? What do you do for fun?

Statement on the selection of Pope Francis

Wed, 13 Mar 2013 15:24:48 -0500

Msgr. Stephen Berg
Diocesan Administrator of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth

Statement on the Election of Pope Francis

What Pope Benedict�s resignation means for the Church

Wed, 13 Feb 2013 09:39:09 -0600

It was a totally unexpected news event and the ramifications took even a seasoned theologian like Dr. Mark Goodwin by surprise.

“I’ve been bombarded with phone calls,” admits the University of Dallas interim dean of the School of Ministry...

Annual Respect Life Mass congregation urged to continue praying and working to end abortion

Fri, 08 Feb 2013 14:49:38 -0600

When Salvatore Tuzzolino, Jr., wanted to share an opinion about abortion with his peers, he did what most teenagers do. He bought a T-shirt with a provocative message then wore it to school.

Father Richard Beaumont died Wednesday, January 9

Fri, 11 Jan 2013 13:55:49 -0600

Father Richard Beaumont, a parish priest for more than 50 years, and pastor of St. Bartholomew for nearly half of his career, passed away Wednesday, Jan. 9, in his sleep.

Father Jose Emilio Fezter, SJ died December 22

Thu, 10 Jan 2013 15:19:53 -0600

Father José Emilio Fetzer, SJ, 52, who was known in the Fort Worth Diocese for his gift of teaching spirituality at the Montserrat Retreat Center at Lake Dallas, died Dec. 22, 2012, at Ignatius Retreat Center in Atlanta.

Msgr. Berg selected Fort Worth Diocese�s Administrator

Thu, 13 Dec 2012 16:06:39 -0600

Monsignor Stephen J. Berg, former vicar general of the diocese, was elected Diocesan Administrator by the diocesan College of Consultors, and confirmed by Archbishop Carlo Vigano, Apostolic Nuncio to the United States, on Dec. 13.

Women�s Conference 2012: �A call to transform the world�

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 16:29:48 -0600

The Diocese of Fort Worth’s first Diocesan Bilingual Woman’s Conference held Nov. 17 at St. Joseph Parish in Arlington, gave women from throughout the diocese the opportunity to learn about the Church’s teaching on true womanhood and authentic Christian femininity.

Catholics gathered at St. Ann Church in Burleson for the Catholic Divorce Ministry Conference

Thu, 06 Dec 2012 15:39:23 -0600

Catholics from across the country gathered at St. Ann Church in Burleson for the Catholic Divorce Ministry Conference Oct. 4-6. The non-profit organization met for the first time in six years with hopes of restoring the ministry.

Father John Anthony Hennessy, Jr. died Sunday, Dec. 2.

Mon, 03 Dec 2012 11:51:18 -0600

Father John Anthony Hennessy, Jr., who most recently served as parochial vicar of St. John the Apostle Parish in North Richland Hills, died Sunday, Dec. 2 in Mansfield after a long illness. He was 61 years old.

40 Days for Life launches Fort Worth vigil, points to increased abortion funding

Tue, 02 Oct 2012 16:08:53 -0500

“We’re weeks away from one of the most important elections our nation has ever faced. It’s also the season leading up to the 40th anniversary of Roe v. Wade. There’s never been a more important time to pray and fast for our nation and for an end to abortion.”

Balanced Family Ministries Apostolate partners with diocese

Fri, 20 Jul 2012 10:10:31 -0500

After working in the Diocese of Fort Worth’s Office of Marriage and Family Life for two years, Diane Schwind and her husband Robert saw that people needed more information on what the Church teaches on marriage and family as well as more marriage enrichment and catechesis on the sacrament of marriage.

Diocese ordains two priests June 9

Thu, 19 Jul 2012 13:51:10 -0500

Two families, with origins in different corners of the world, expressed that same sentiment as they waited inside St. Patrick Cathedral June 9 for the ordination of Cruz Manuel Holguin Ogaz and Michael Eugene Gerard Joseph Moloney to the Sacred Order of Presbyter.

Columbian Squires challenged to stand up for religious freedom

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 17:05:53 -0500

Growing up a Catholic youngster in San Antonio, Albert Saenz was impressed with the group of men at the hub of his favorite parish activities.

Six former Anglican priests ordained Catholic priests of the Ordinariate June 30

Tue, 17 Jul 2012 15:44:23 -0500

Hundreds gathered under the ornate dome of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Church in Keller Saturday, June 30, for the ordination of six men as Catholic priests in an event with weighty implications.