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Pueblo Bishop Stephen Berg returns to spur holiness, conversion at annual MLK Mass

Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr, Public Domain

January 14, 2019

BEDFORD — Loving people of all races and prayers for a genuine conversion of the heart, one soul at a time, was prominent in the message shared Jan. 12 at St. Michael Parish during the 33rd Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Mass.

Amid a sanctuary adorned with vivid decor, the choir swayed and clapped to the music — some songs soulful, some jazzy — as the saxophone, trumpet, and drums accompanied the piano during the celebration, which was a beautiful blend of African heritage and Catholic tradition. ...

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Bishop Michael F. Olson’s Pastoral Letter Addressing Recent Decisions

Fort Worth Diocese

December 15, 2018

Dear Friends in Christ,

As I said at my ordination and installation as your bishop, Pope Saint John XXIII was fond of saying that a bishop is not given a diocese but rather he is given to a diocese.  At that time, I stated that this paraphrase was how I would approach my ministry as your bishop.  It is hard to believe that almost five years have passed since the day of my ordination as your bishop, and each day of that period I have spent in gratitude for the service that Christ has entrusted me to offer you with leadership in teaching, overseeing, and sanctifying. ...

Bishop Olson’s Pastoral Video Addressing Recent Decisions

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Letter to the Priests, Deacons, Consecrated Religious, and the Baptized Faithful from Bishop Michael F. Olson, in Solidarity with Texas Catholic Bishops Decision to Release Names of Clergy Credibly Accused
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Diocesan Statement Regarding Three Priests
Fr. Gary Picou statement | Fr. Jeff Poirot statement
Fr. Genaro Mayorga Reyes statement

Statement on Administrative Committee USCCB Plan of Action:
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USCCB Administrative Committee Statement, Actions to be Taken:
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Bishop Olson Statement on Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report:
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Safe Environment

The Office of Safe Environment is committed to protecting vulnerable children, youths, and adults in the Diocese of Fort Worth, and is in the process of implementing an enhanced safe environment program that strengthens the protection of minors and vulnerable adults.
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North Texas Catholic: A Safer Church: Diocese launches enhanced Safe Environment Program

NewsTalk WBAP: Chris Salcedo talks to Bishop Michael Olson

WFAA Channel 8: Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth institutes new educational training program to prevent sexual abuse

Dallas News: Policies aren't enough to protect children from abuse, churches must take action

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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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