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
- Disabilities & Deaf Ministries
- End of Life Issues
- Homebound Ministry
- Honduras Medical Mission 2023
- Hospital Chaplains
- Prison Ministry
- Respect Life Ministry (Catholic Pro-Life Community)
- Social Justice
Contact Catholic Social 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
- Domestic Violence Resources
- Healing Retreat for those who have lost a baby during or after pregnancy (Spanish)