Statements to the Faithful & Pastoral Letters

2019

10-16-2019
Fort Worth Diocese Respect Life Mass to Be Celebrated on Feast Day of the Saint for Unborn

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8-26-2019
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Confirms Alleged Apparitions of “Mystical Rose–Our Lady of Argyle” are Fabricated

English
Spanish

8-26-2019
Pastoral Letter to All Priests, Deacons, Seminarians, Religious Women and Men, and All Lay Faithful

English
Spanish

8-8-2019
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Regarding Alleged Apparitions

English

7-19-2019
Pastoral Letter to All Priests, Deacons, Seminarians, Religious Women and Men and All the Lay Faithful

English
Spanish

7-1-2019
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Regarding Father Richard Kirkham

English

5-9-2019
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Regarding Pope Francis’s Motu Proprio Ordering Worldwide Response to the Evil of Sexual Abuse

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5-1-2019
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Opposing Texas Legislation Destructive to the Least Among us: The Poor and the Working Poor

English

3-21-2019
Continued effort to strengthen the safety posture at our parishes and schools

English | Spanish

2-27-2019
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Regarding Conviction of a Volunteer for Sexual Abuse of a Minor

English

2-16-2019
Pastoral Letter Regarding the Laicization of Theodore E. McCarrick

English

1-31-2019
Pastoral Letter Regarding the Release of Names by Other Texas Dioceses and Why the Diocese of Fort Worth Has Made Public...

English / Spanish

2018

12-15-2018
Pastoral Letter Addressing Recent Decisions

English / Spanish

11-5-2018
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Regarding Father Genaro Mayorga Reyes

English

11-5-2018
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Regarding Father Gary Picou

English

11-5-2018
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Regarding Father Jeff Poirot

English

10-10-2018
Letter to the Priests, Deacons, Consecrated Religious, and the Baptized Faithful from Bishop Michael F. Olson...

English / Spanish

9-20-2018
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on the Administrative Committee of the USCCB Plan of Action

English / Spanish

8-16-2018
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on USCCB’s Effort to Address Sexual Abuse by Clergy

English / Spanish

8-14-2018
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on the Release of Pennsylvania Grand Jury Report Regarding Sexual Abuse Claims

English / Spanish

7-28-2018
Letter to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Regarding Former Cardinal McCarrick and the Protection of Minors and the Vulnerable in the Diocese of Fort Worth

English / Spanish

6-20-2018
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on the Executive Order Allowing Family at the U.S. / Mexico Border to Remain Together

English / Spanish

6-19-2018
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on the Use of Family Separation at the U.S. / Mexico Border

English / Spanish

5-18-2018
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on Santa Fe High School Shooting

English

3-28-2018
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Commemorating 50th Anniversary of the Assassination of the Rev. Doctor Martin Luther King, Jr.

English

2-22-2018
Message from Diocese on Lenten Action for Dreamers: Congressional Call in Campaign

English

2-20-2018
Joint Statement of TCCB, Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth

English

1-10-2018
Liturgy Adaptions and Restrictions during the Flu Season

English

2017

11-6-2017
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on Sutherland Springs Shooting

English

8-28-2017
Hurricane Harvey Relief Fund Special Collection

English

6-19-2017
Synod 2018: Young People, Faith, Vocational Discernment

English

5-8-2017
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on Anti-Sanctuary Cities Legislation

English

4-6-2017
Bishop Appoints New President of Nolan Catholic High School

English

2-2-2017
Pastoral Letter on Moratorium on Refugee Admittance

English / Spanish

2016

9-14-2016
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on Ads by Catholics for Choice

English / Spanish

7-8-2016
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on Dallas Attacks

English

6-27-2016
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on Supreme Court Abortion Clinic Ruling

English

6-7-2016
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on Proposed Federal Predatory Lending Rules

English

3-4-2016
Our Mother of Mercy Catholic School to Transition to Cristo Rey College Prep High School

English

2015

12-16-2015
Bishop Olson Congratulates Dallas Diocese Bishop-elect Kelly

English

11-24-2015
Our Mother of Mercy Church principal church for Year of Mercy Celebration

English

11-17-2015
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Regarding Terrorist Attacks in Paris and the Plight of Refugees

English

7-1-2015
Pastoral Letter Regarding U.S. Supreme Court Decision

English / Spanish

5-4-2015
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on Serving the Homeless in the Fort Worth Area

English

1-30-2015
Bishop Olson Erects New Parish

English

1-2-2015
Bishop Forms New Parish

English

2014

12-22-2014
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on the Opening of the South Texas Detention Facility

English

11-21-2014
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on Federal Immigration Action

English

10-15-2014
Liturgical Adaptation (Regarding The Flu and Communicable Diseases)

English

8-22-2014
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on ALS Association Bucket Challenge

English

8-8-2014
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Regarding Ecclesia Dei’s Closing of Fisher More College Matter

English / Spanish

7-10-2014
Pastoral Letter on Unaccompanied Immigrant Minors Crisis

English / Spanish

6-30-2014
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling on Hobby Lobby Suit

English

6-16-2014
Funeral Services Set for Bishop Olson’s Mother

English

4-17-2014
Marianists Departing Nolan Catholic High School

English

3-7-2014
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Regarding Settlement of Claims Against the Diocese Involving James Reilly

English

1-15-2014
Rev. Msgr. Stephen J. Berg Named New Bishop of Pueblo Diocese

English

2013

11-19-2013
Rev. Msgr. Michael F. Olson Named New Bishop of Fort Worth Diocese

English / Spanish

5-1-2013
Lowering Age Limit for Single-Dose Emergency Contraception Irresponsible, a Disappointment, Says Bishops' Pro-Life Spokesperson

English

4-18-2013
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth by Diocesan Administrator on West Explosion

English

4-15-2013
Diocese of Fort Worth Settles Claim Involving James Reilly

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3-13-2013
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth by Diocesan Administrator on the Election of Pope Francis

English / Spanish

2-11-2013
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth by Diocesan Administrator on Pope Benedict’s XVI Resignation

English / Spanish

2012

12-13-2012
Msgr. Berg Selected Fort Worth Diocese’s Diocesan Administrator

English

9-21-2012
Settlement of Claims Regarding Rev. William Paiz, CMF

English

2-11-2013
Bishop Kevin Vann on Appointment As Fourth Bishop of Diocese of Orange

English / Spanish / Vietnamese

6-15-2012
Bishop Urges Faithful to Observe "Fortnight for Freedom"

English

6-14-2012
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Regarding Settlement of Claims Against the Diocese Involving James Reilly

English

6-14-2012
Diocese of Fort Worth Statement Regarding Religious Freedom Lawsuit

English / Spanish

Lawsuit Background
Filed Lawsuit / English / Spanish

2-15-2012
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth to Contact Elected Officials

English / Spanish

1-27-2012
Bishops Call for First Amendment to be Upheld in Latest HHS Ruling

English / Spanish / Vietnamese

1-27-2012
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Regarding Fr. Joseph Tu Nguyen

English / Spanish / Vietnamese

2011

12-5-2011
Largest U.S. Catholic Vietnamese Church Dedication Set in Arlington

English

11-15-2011
Bishop Kevin Vann Named Ecclesiastical Delegate for Pastoral Provision

English

10-24-2011
Bishop Announces Papal Honors to 16 Outstanding Members of Diocese

English / Spanish

9-23-2011
Fort Worth Anglicans to be Received into the Catholic Church

English

6-9-2011
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on Victim Assistance Ministry and Safe Environment Training

English / Spanish

4-7-2011
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People

English / Spanish

2010

7-2-2010
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Regarding Settlement of Claim Against the Diocese Involving Rudy Renteria

English

4-9-2010
Bishop on the Appointment of Archbishop Gomez as Coadjutor in Los Angeles

English

2009

12-11-2009
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on Nguyen Sexual Abuse Lawsuit

English

10-26-2009
Guidelines to All Parishes In Order To Help Mitigate the Effects of the Flu

English

2008

10-8-2008
Joint Respect Life Statement from Bishop Vann and Bishop Farrell

English / Spanish

9-15-2008
Follow Up News Release: Two Additional Credible Accusations of Sexual Abuse

English

9-8-2008
Credible 1978 Sexual Abuse of Minor by Deceased Priest Is Investigated by Fort Worth Catholic Diocese

English

8-13-2008
Magaldi Passes Away

English

8-8-2008
Bishop Announces Plans for Spiritual Renewal To Commemorate Diocese of Fort Worth’s 40th Anniversary

English

8-8-2008
Bishop Extends Condolences to Victims of Bus Crash

English

6-23-2008
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Regarding Settlement of Claim Against the Diocese Involving James Reilly

English

5-10-2008
Father Michal Olson Appointed New Rector of Holy Trinity Seminary

English

2-15-2008
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Regarding Settlement Agreement of a Third Lawsuit Against the Diocese Involving Thomas Teczar

English

2-14-2008
Magaldi Confirms He Is HIV Positive

English

2-10-2008
Bishop Kevin Vann Book on Marriage Set for Release

English

2007

12-20-2007
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth Regarding Settlement Agreement of a Lawsuit Against the Diocese Involving Thomas Teczar

English

10-18-2007
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth On Galveston-Houston Archbishop Daniel N. DiNardo’s Elevation to Cardinal

English

9-20-2007
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on Removal of Pastor at Vietnamese Martyrs Catholic Church in Arlington

English

5-18-2007
Teacher Fired for Improper Conduct with a Minor Six Years Ago While Serving as a Youth Minister

English

4-4-2007
Statement to the Faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth on Sexually Abuse Lawsuits

English

3-5-2007
Texas Catholic Bishops Statement on the HPV Vaccine Mandate

English

2-7-2007
Update of Recent Activity Regarding Allegations and Responses

English

2006

12-14-2006
Fr. Gil Pansza Removed From Ministry

English / Spanish

11-29-2006
Press Conference on Release of Cleric Files

English

11-22-2006
Bishop Comments On Settlement with 11 Victims and the Upcoming Release of Accused Priests’ Files

English

8-11-2006
Diocese Will Not Appeal Court Ruling to Release Accused Priests’ Personnel Files

English / Spanish

8-11-2006
Opening Statement by Bishop Concerning July 25th Order of Tarrant County District Court Judge Len Wade

English

8-10-2006
Media Backgrounder II: Safe Environment Training Program

English / Spanish

8-10-2006
Media Backgrounder I: Names of Priests and Their Status

English / Spanish