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Bishop Edward J. Burns in the Cathedral of the Nativity, in Juneau.

Juneau bishop to head Dallas diocese

Dec 13, 2016

By Hannah Brockhaus

After what was a very short vacancy for the Diocese of Dallas, the Vatican announced Tuesday that Bishop Edward J.... Read more

Bishop Kevin Farrell, who was appointed head of the new Vatican dicastery for laity, family, and life Aug. 17, 2016.

Pope taps Dallas bishop to head new Vatican department for laity

Aug 17, 2016

By Elise Harris

Bishop Kevin Farrell of Dallas has been appointed the head of Francis’ new mega-dicastery for laity, family, and life –... Read more

Bishop Kevin J. Farrell of Dallas (File Photo/CNA).

Why the bishop of Dallas sheltered a family on Ebola watch

Oct 21, 2014

When a Texas family feared to have contracted the Ebola virus was recently placed under quarantine, they found refuge from... Read more