COVID-19 News and Updates
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December 4, 20202020 Year-End Giving DeadlinesPlease refer to these guidelines to ensure that contributions are received and processed by December 31, 2020, the IRS deadline for yearly tax deduction eligibility. |
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December 4, 2020Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe During COVID-19 PandemicThe annual celebration of the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe will be celebrated at the Diocese of Dallas cathedral in a much different way this year due to COVID safety protocols. |
November 25, 2020Bishop Edward J. Burns wishes all the faithful a Happy Thanksgiving"Thank you for being part of our faith family and for all that you do for our Church." |
November 12, 2020Notice of Death of Reverend Bede Lackner, O.CistIt is our sad duty to announce the death of Reverend Bede Lackner, O.Cist. who passed away on November 11, 2020. |
November 10, 2020Statement from Bishop Edward Burns, Diocese of Dallas"I am grateful that our Holy Father Pope Francis has had these allegations thoroughly investigated and taken the action he has." |
November 7, 2020U.S. Bishops respond to 2020 Presidential ElectionBishop Burns: "As the 2020 Presidential election has been decided, let us pledge to treat everyone, regardless of how they voted, with charity and respect." |
Cases of COVID-19 have been identified in Dallas County
Dallas County Health and Human Services is continuing to work closely with the Center for Disease Control and the Texas Department of State and Health Services to monitor the outbreak and test ill individuals.
This is a rapidly evolving situation and information will be updated as it becomes available. Also, check these sites often for the latest developments and what Texans need to know about COVID‑19.
Dallas County Health and Human Services (DCHHS)
Protect yourself and others
Residents are asked to help prevent spread of the virus by practicing non-pharmaceutical interventions (NPIs) such as:
- Social distancing (avoiding close contact with other people, especially those who are sick)
- Covering coughs and sneezes, and hand hygiene
- Clean and disinfect frequently touched surfaces
- Avoid touching your eyes, nose and mouth with unwashed hands.
- If you are sick, stay home.
From the Office of the Superintendent of Catholic Schools
The health and well-being of our students and their families is of utmost importance to us, and for that reason, the Catholic Schools Office alongside Bishop Burns has decided to close all diocesan and private schools and move to e-learning and remote learning protocols through March 27, 2020.