Catholic Social Ministries

About Catholic Social Ministries


To fulfill the Bishop’s Vision Statement for the Diocese of Dallas, Catholic Social Ministries provides spiritual care and guidance to anyone who is addicted, bereaved, deaf & disabled, hospitalized, or imprisoned.

Through prayer, formation and advocacy embrace diverse cultures throughout the different ministries in the Diocese so that together as the Catholic Church, we may continue the mission of Christ in the World.

 

Ministries


Marilena Carrera

Hospital Chaplain

Emily Duarte

Administrative Assistant
(214) 379-2883

Deacon Hector Rodriguez

Hospital Chaplain - Texas Health Presbyterian Dallas
(214) 345-4772

Kevin Prevou

Associate Director, Human Dignity and Respect for Life
(214) 379-2848

Juan Rendon, D.Min.

Director of Catholic Social Ministries
(214) 379-2882

Deacon Jose Trevino

Coordinator of Prison Ministry
(214) 379-2884

Melissa Waldon

Associate Director of Disabilities Ministries
(214) 379-2895

Deacon Shawn French

Associate Director of Hospital and Prison
(214) 379-3183

Fr. Alfred Asuncion

Hospital Chaplain - Parkland Health & Hospital System
(214) 590-8512

Deacon Hugo Salinas

Hospital Chaplain - Baylor Scott & White Health Dallas
(214) 820-2558

Sr. Maria Gomez

Hospital Chaplain - Methodist Dallas Medical Center & Methodist Charlton Medical Center
(214) 947-2470

Rev. Joel Bako

Hospital Chaplain
214-862-4831

Resources


 Resources to Assist during COVID-19 

Need help to manage stress while at home? Need assistance to find food, pay bills, or unemployment. Or do you just need a sympathetic ear? --->  Parent Resources
 
Need a safe place? Facing family violence?  Need to report suspicion of abuse, neglect, or exploitation?