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Protecting our Students: An Overview of the Catholic School Security Initiative

With rising security threats, including a 60% increase in active shooter incidents in 2023 and an 800% rise in attacks on faith-based organizations since 2019, the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth has implemented key safety measures under the leadership of Director of Security Mike Short. Short urges community support, emphasizing that protecting Catholic schools benefits both students and society, with a goal of raising $1.5 million for these efforts.

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Statements / Releases

February 10, 2025 | Papal Letter

Letter from The Holy Father, Pope Francis, to the bishops of the United States of America regarding the ongoing migrant crisis

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January 24, 2025 | Pastoral Letter/Statements

Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth by Bishop Michael Olson regarding Texas Bishops Statement on a Call for a Just and Humane Approach to Migration

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Texas Conference of Catholic Bishops Statement

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Know Your Rights  Conozca sus derechos

December 2, 2024 | Decree/Statement

Holy See’s Decree of Suppression of the Carmelite Monastery and Letter from the Holy See to Bishop Olson; Bishop Olson’s Statement to the Faithful regarding the Suppression of the Carmelite Monastery

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November 19, 2024 | Statements

Statements to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth by Bishop Michael Olson and the Diocese of Scranton regarding Reverend Christopher R. Clay

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Bishop Michael Olson

Bishop Michael F. Olson, S.T.D., M.A. was ordained bishop and installed as the fourth bishop of the Diocese of Fort Worth on January 29, 2014.

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Annual Diocesan Appeal

The Annual Diocesan Appeal is a dynamic opportunity for all of the faithful in the Diocese of Fort Worth to contribute for the common good and impact lives.

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