nOLAN Graduate receives diploma

Eastland's St. Francis Xavier Parish reaches milestone anniversary

By Matthew Smith
North Texas Catholic

July 22, 2020

EASTLAND — The terms “tight-knit community” and “service minded” arise again and again when Father Vijaya “VJ” Mareedu, SAC, and others at St. Francis Xavier Parish in Eastland are asked about their parish and town.
Loreto House staff with excavator

Baby bump: Loreto House expands pregnancy care center, adds second location

By Susan McFarland
North Texas Catholic

July 22, 2020

DENTON — The Metroplex will soon have double the diapers, formula, and baby clothes needed to serve moms and dads faced with unplanned pregnancy.

Tracie Quan promoted to controller of Diocese of Fort Worth

By Lance Murray
North Texas Catholic 
August 3, 2020

Tracie QuanFORT WORTH — The Diocese of Fort Worth has promoted veteran accountant Tracie Quan to the position of controller, a role that will put her in charge of all accounting functions for the diocese.

Young Catholic Professionals overcome obstacles presented by coronavirus

By Michelle McDaniel
North Texas Catholic
July 22, 2020

woman on laptopFORT WORTH — COVID-19 has led to wide-scale restrictions, especially with in-person events, but Young Catholic Professionals in the Diocese of Fort Worth has thrived online, restarting old events and creating new activities.

#IgiveCatholic raises awareness, gives opportunity to give thanks, give back

By Matthew Smith
North Texas Catholic
July 9, 2020

student at St. George Catholic SchoolFORT WORTH — Faithful in North Texas will soon be able to tap into a convenient, community-driven way of giving financial support to local Catholic parishes, nonprofits, and schools.

True to the mission: Gabe Gutierrez named TCU campus minister

By Kiki Hayden
North Texas Catholic 
July 20, 2020

Gabe GutierrezFORT WORTH — In the TCU Newman Center on Berry Street, a former retail space with horned-frog purple walls, Gabe Gutierrez is getting acclimated to his new office and position as TCU campus minister.

Father Pedro Martinez, a new shepherd for the flock

By Joan Kurkowski-Gillen
North Texas Catholic
July 2, 2020

Father Pedro MartinezKELLER — God’s flock is in your midst. Give it a shepherd’s care” (1 Pt 5:2). 

Latest pastoral letter reinforces safety measures for public celebration of Mass

By Susan Moses
North Texas Catholic
June 26, 2020

Bishop OlsonFORT WORTH  — Responding to the upturn in COVID-19 cases in the state of Texas, Bishop Michael Olson reinforced the safety protocols put into place the weekend of May 2-3, when the 91 parishes of the diocese reopened for public celebration of the Mass.