Diocese of Dallas

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VOCATIONS SUMMIT
Oct
4
9:00 AM09:00

VOCATIONS SUMMIT

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 The Office of Vocations is partnering up again with Vocations Ministry to help Parish Vocation Committees create a lasting Vocation Culture in the Diocese. We are offering two dates at two different locations to give the diocese a chance to attend one session.

Time: 9am-3pm, Lunch is provided

Saturday, October 4: English and Spanish Simultaneously

St. Gabriel the Archangel Church

110 Saint Gabriel Way, McKinney, TX 75071

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St. Andrew’s Dinner
Oct
28
6:00 PM18:00

St. Andrew’s Dinner

Join Bishop Burns, priests, and seminarians of the Diocese for an evening of prayer and discernment. This is a dinner that is open for men of all ages who are interested in learning more about the diocesan priesthood.

Date: Tuesday, October 28

Time: 6:00 p.m. Eucharistic Adoration and Evening Prayer; dinner to follow

Location: All Saints Catholic Church, 5231 Meadowcreek Dr, Dallas, TX 75248

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CASTING THE NET NOMINATIONS
Nov
1
to Nov 30

CASTING THE NET NOMINATIONS

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Prayerfully consider whom you think Jesus Christ might be calling to be a priest or religious brother or sister. Everyone who is nominated will receive a letter from our bishop, congratulating them and inviting them to consider formally discerning their calling, as well as resources and discernment events that could help them. Nominating them does not commit them, it is just an invitation to discern where Jesus Christ is calling them to holiness.

NOMINATION LINK
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ALTAR SERVER AWARDS MASS
Nov
8
8:30 AM08:30

ALTAR SERVER AWARDS MASS

All altar servers, and their families, are welcome to attend. The Office of Vocations is partnering up with the Serra Club to award one altar server per parish during the Reception ceremony.

Date: Saturday, November 8

Time: 8:30 a.m. Registration, 9:00 a.m. Mass, Reception to follow 

Location: Bishop Lynch High School, 9750 Ferguson Rd, Dallas, TX 75228

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Presbyteral Ordination
May
24
10:00 AM10:00

Presbyteral Ordination

PRESBYTERAL ORDINATION

Saturday, May 24, 2025

10:00 AM

The Diocese of Dallas joyfully announces the upcoming Presbyteral Ordination Mass at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church in Plano, TX on May 24, 2025, at 10:00 AM.

Location: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton, Plano, TX: 2700 W. Spring Creek Pkwy. Plano, TX 75023

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Marian Dinner
May
17
5:00 PM17:00

Marian Dinner

MARIAN DINNER

Saturday, May 17, 2025

5:00-8:00 PM

For High School age girls and older interested in learning more about Religious and Consecrated life.

5:00 p.m. Mass

6:30 p.m. Dinner

Location: St. Rita Catholic Church, Dallas, TX: 12521 Inwood Rd. Dallas, TX 75244

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Transitional Diaconate Ordinations
May
1
5:30 PM17:30

Transitional Diaconate Ordinations

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TRANSITIONAL DIACONATE ORDINATION 

Thursday, May 1, 2025

5:30 PM 

The Diocese of Dallas joyfully announces the upcoming Transitional Diaconate Ordination Mass at Nuestra Señora del Pilar Catholic Church in Dallas, TX on May 1, 2025, at 5:00 PM.   

Location: Nuestra Señora del Pilar, Dallas, TX   4455 W. Illinois Ave., Dallas, TX 75211

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St. Andrew’s Dinner
Nov
5
6:00 PM18:00

St. Andrew’s Dinner

Join Bishop Burns, priests, and seminarians of the Diocese for an evening of prayer and discernment at Prince of Peace Church. This is a dinner that is open for men of all ages who are interested in learning more about the diocesan priesthood.

Registration closed

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Marian Brunch for 10th-12th Grade High School Girls
Nov
11
9:00 AM09:00

Marian Brunch for 10th-12th Grade High School Girls

Event location:
St. Ann's Parish 180 Samuel Blvd. Coppell, TX 75019.
Option Mass at 8am in the Parish Chapel, following mass, registration will take place in the assembly room, where we will have brunch and the morning with the sisters.

Event Date & Time: Saturday, November 11, 2023, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM

Event Details:
Nov. 5th-11 is National Vocation Week.... and so the Office of Vocations would like to invite Young women in the 10th-12th grade to join different religious sisters and consecrated women for mass, brunch, games and testimonies at St. Ann's Parish in Coppell. Come meet the sisters, here their stories and witness their Joy as a Bride of Christ in the world!

Registration Deadline:
SOLD OUT

For more information, contact:
Tammy Grady
2149079906
tgrady@cathdal.org

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St Andrew Dinner
Mar
28
6:00 PM18:00

St Andrew Dinner

March 28th, 2022     St. Andrew Dinner at St. Ann in Coppell

THIS EVENING IS FOR HIGH SCHOOL MEN OR OLDER WHO WOULD LIKE TO EXPLORE MORE ABOUT THE PRIESTHOOD. 

THE EVENING WILL BEGIN AT 6:00 P.M. WITH MASS FOLLOWED BY A SHORT PROGRAM AND DINNER.

IF YOU KNOW OF A YOUNG MAN THAT IS INTERESTED PLEASE HAVE THEM REGISTER BELOW.  

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Vocation Awareness Program 2021
Jun
11
to Jun 13

Vocation Awareness Program 2021

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What is the Purpose of This Event?

The Vocation Discernment Weekend is an annual weekend of discernment for single, Catholic, men and women, between the ages of 18 and 40, who wish to find answers about whether they may be called to a religious vocation as a Priest, Brother, Sister, or Consecrated Lay Woman.

Weekend activities will be led by the Vocations Director of the Catholic Diocese of Dallas and one of the Vocations Liaisons of the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth.

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Marian Dinner for Young Women
Mar
9
6:30 PM18:30

Marian Dinner for Young Women

Monday , March 9th 2020 6:30pm-9pm

The Office of Vocation would like to invite you to the Annual Marian Dinner at the University of Dallas. Please join Fr. Edwin Leonard the Director of Vocations and  Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women of various communities to discover the happiness behind living a life dedicated to God. The Evening includes Mass, dinner, prayer, testimonies, and presentations on Vocations for Women.  

Where: University of Dallas, 1845 E. Northgate Dr. Irving, TX 75062

Parking : You can park in the Parking lot next to Clark Hall (Bldg. # 30), we begin with 6:30 mass in the Church of the Incarnation (Bldg # 7), following mass we will walk to Room #122 in the SB Hall (bldg. # 34) for the dinner and evening Program.

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Women's Discernment Retreat
Jan
24
to Jan 26

Women's Discernment Retreat

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Sponsored by The Office of Vocations

Event location:
Nazareth Retreat Center
1814 Egyptian Way, Grand Prairie, TX 75050
Registration Cost - $25

Event Date & Time: Friday, January 24, 2020, 6:30 PM - Sunday, January 26, 2020, 12:30 PM

Event Details:
DISCERNMENT... HELPS US TO GET IN TOUCH WITH THE TRUE, GOOD AND BEAUTIFUL DESIRES, GOD HAS ALREADY PLACED WITHIN OUR HEART!
This Weekend Retreat is for Young women 18-30 yrs. old, who are interested in learning how to Discern the Lord's Voice in Seeking His Path for their life. This retreat will focus on growing deeper in a personal relationship with God through prayer, and highlight the beauty of the Vocation to the Religious and Consecrated Life. Mass, Adoration, Confession and Spiritual Direction will also be available. Throughout the weekend, some Religious Sisters and Consecrated Women will share their own personal stories. There are only 15 spots available so please sign up asap!
(The cost of the Retreat is $25 - please bring Friday night when checking in.)

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Registration Deadline:
1/22/2020

For more information, contact:
Tammy Grady
2149079906
tgrady@cathdal.org

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Come & See at St. Joseph
Nov
8
to Nov 10

Come & See at St. Joseph

November 8-10, 2019 Come and See at St. Joseph Seminary

This is an event for 17+ year old men who wish to discern their vocation more seriously by experiencing the daily life of a seminarian. They will experience the seminary’s routine of prayer, classes, meals and brotherhood with other men seeking after the Lord’s will in their life.  Contact the Office of Vocations for more information 214-379-2860

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St Andrew Dinner
Nov
4
6:00 PM18:00

St Andrew Dinner

November 4, 2019     St. Andrew Dinner at Holy Trinity Seminary

This evening is for young men between the grades 9th - 12th who would like to explore more about the priesthood. The evening will begin at 6:00 p.m. with Mass followed by a short program, dinner and a tour of the seminary. If you know of a young man that is interested in more information please have them contact the Office of Vocations at 214-379-2860 or REGISTER HERE.   

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Ablaze Retreat
Nov
1
to Nov 3

Ablaze Retreat

November 1-3, 2019 - ABLAZE Retreat

All youth from grades 8th – 12th are invited to attend this fun, faith, and joy filled weekend retreat celebrating our Catholic Faith. There will be great music, fellowship, talks, Mass, Adoration and more at this Eucharistic centered Retreat. Talks will be given by the Franciscan Friars of the Renewal.

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