January 6, 2022
Priest Care Fund
January 8-9, 2022, Special Collection Resources
The Priest Care Fund special collection will be January 8-9. This fund supports the current and future retired diocesan priests of the Diocese of Fort Worth. “A Lifetime of Service Asks for a Moment of Support.” 100 percent of the donations given to this special collection remains in the Diocese of Fort Worth to provide medical and long-term care to retired priests. Please promote a generous response to our diocesan priests. Please use the resources below – including the letter from Bishop Olson to be read on January 1-2 (the weekend before the actual collection) – to promote this collection in your parish. If you have any questions regarding this collection, please contact at 817-382-4939.
Safe Environment Special Event
Innocence Lost to Human Trafficking presentation by Dr. Kimberly Robinson, January 13, 2022
Human Trafficking is a global problem and happens more often than we think. Dr. Robinson is an ambassador for Shared Hope International, a nonprofit organization that combats human trafficking. Please join us for a special Zoom presentation by Dr. Kim Robinson, Thursday, January 13, 2022, at 6:30 pm, to learn why Dallas/Fort Worth is one of the most highly trafficked areas for this crime and how to recognize the signs of recruitment. No cost to attend. For questions contact the Safe Environment Office for the Catholic Diocese of Fort Worth at 817-945-9342.
Register for free today!
Innocence Lost bulletin insert
Innocence Lost Social Media insert
St. Andrew’s Breakfast
January 15, 2022
The next St. Andrew Breakfast will be on Saturday morning January 15, 2022 at St. Patrick Cathedral, Fort Worth, Texas at 8:00 AM. The day will begin with Mass followed by breakfast. We encourage young men in high school and college of the Diocese of Fort Worth to attend. With limited space, please reserve your spot by January 13, 2022 to the or by calling 817-945-9321.
North Texas March for Life
Saturday, January 15, 2022 at noon
The March will begin at Cathedral Guadalupe in Dallas and a rally will be held at the Earle Cabbell Federal Courthouse. This is an annual event and is sponsored by the CPLC of Dallas, Texans for Life in Arlington, and the Respect Life Office of the Diocese of Fort Worth. Additional information is available here: www.prolifedallas.org/NTX_March_for_Life.
Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House
"Behold, I make all things new." (Rev. 21:5). Come on retreat to grow in relationship with God, the source of the renewed peace and joy we all desire. Montserrat Jesuit Retreat House, on the shores of Lewisville Lake, in Lake Dallas, Texas wants to help you find the peace that surpasses understanding. Reserve a spot for one of our upcoming retreats today! Spaces are limited due to COVID and are going fast!
Recovered Alcoholic Men’s Retreat, Jan. 7-9, 22 |
Office of Deacon Formation
Virtual Information Sessions Available for Deacon Formation
The Office of Deacon Formation for the Diocese of Ft. Worth will be hosting online information sessions for men and their wives who are interested in the Deacon Formation Program every 3rd Sunday of each month. The online session will be held January 16, 2022, at 3:00 PM. For more information contact or to register please email .
La Oficina de Formación para Diáconos Permanentes de la Diócesis de Fort Worth organizará sesiones de información en línea para hombres y sus esposas que estén interesados en el Programa de Formación para Diáconos cada 3er domingo de cada mes. La sesión en línea se llevará el 16 de enero de 2022 a las 3:00 PM. Para más información, envíe un correo electrónico a , para solicitar el registro para la sesión, o por favor envíe un correo electrónico a .
Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Mass
Memorial Mass celebration, January 22, 2022
The 36th Annual Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. Memorial Mass will be held on Saturday, January 22, 2022 at St. Vincent de Paul Parish, 5819 W. Pleasant Ridge Rd, Arlington, TX 76016 at 5:30 PM. The celebrant will be Most Rev. Michael F. Olson, STD, MA, and the homilist will be Most Rev. Curtis J. Guillory, SVD, DD, Bishop Emeritus of the Diocese of Beaumont, Texas. All are encouraged to attend.
Annual Respect Life Mass
Celebrated by Bishop Olson, January 24, 2022
Mark your calendars! Most Reverend Michael F. Olson invites you to attend the Annual Respect Life Mass on Monday, January 24, 2022, at 7:00 PM. This year’s Mass will be held at St. Mark Catholic Church in Argyle. A small reception with hors d’oeuvres and dessert will follow.
Together we will pray for an end to abortion, euthanasia, and all the offenses to the sanctity and dignity of human life. Roses will represent the more than 60+ million deaths that have occurred as a result of the Roe vs. Wade decision which legalized abortion.
Misa Anual de Respeto a la Vida
¡Anote en su calendario! El Reverendísimo Michael F. Olson le invita a asistir a la Misa Anual de Respeto a la Vida el lunes 24 de enero de 2022 a las 7:00 p.m. La Misa de este año se llevará a cabo en la Parroquia de San Marcos de Argyle. Luego de la Misa habrá una pequeña recepción en que se ofrecerán entremeses y postre.
Oraremos juntos por el fin del aborto, la eutanasia y todas las ofensas contra la santidad y la dignidad de la vida humana. Las rosas representarán a las más de 60 millones de muertes que han ocurrido como resultado de la decisión de Roe vs. Wade que legalizó el aborto.
Worldwide Marriage Encounter
January 2022
Worldwide Marriage Encounter has expanded to offer the experience during the week for those who cannot commit to a weekend. This is great for priests who cannot get away as easily. It’s called a 3RE and spans several weeks with sessions twice a week. Information can be found on the WWME.org website. WWME is still offering “virtual” experiences so couples can benefit from a Worldwide Marriage Encounter weekend without the risks of in person gatherings. One of the benefits of this approach is that those attending do not have to live close to a central location.
Information from Worldwide Marriage Encounter coordinators is available for parishes to inform couples of upcoming Encounter events. Feel free to include this valuable information in your bulletins.
January bulletin announcement
January bulletin flyers
Jornada Familiar
Retiro matrimonial, 26 y 27 de marzo de 2022
Jornada Familiar es un retiro para parejas que desean vivir su unión en gran unidad. La Jornada Familiar tiene la misión primaria de formar matrimonios y familias que valoren el amor cristiano y vivir el evangelio constituyendo nuestros hogares en iglesias domésticas.
El próximo retiro virtual será el dia sábado y domingo 26 y 27 de marzo de 2022. Debido a la Pandemia COVID-19 y precauciones de salud, el retiro de Jornada Familiar se ha modificado y usted dormirá en su casa, no en el Centro de Formación. El horario de los dos días es de 9am a 5pm. Favor de llegar a tiempo ya que empezaremos puntualmente.
Regístrese ahora ya que el cupo es limitado. Para información directa contacte a el Coordinador, Noe Rosales; 817-896-8960 ó sobre aplicaciones, Virgilio Ullola; 817-714-0055.
Seminarian Daily Prayer List
We invite everyone to pray for our seminarians this year. Attached please find the 2021-2022 Seminarian Daily Prayer List. For any additional information please contact the .
Seminarian daily prayer list
Lista diaria de oración de seminarista
Danh sách cầu nguyện hàng ngày
Parish Stewardship Reflections
First Quarter, January-March 2022
Below please find General Intercessions and Bulletin/Website Announcements tied to the weekly readings in both English and Spanish. For additional Stewardship Resources for Parishes (including resources for prior quarters), please visit: fwdioc.app.box.com or contact at the Advancement Foundation or call 817-533-3178.
2022 Special Collection Calendar
Throughout the year, parishes in the Diocese of Fort Worth take up special collections to support the work of Christ in our Diocese, in the United States and throughout the world. If you have any questions about special collections, please contact , CFRE, Director of Annual Giving and Grants of the Advancement Foundation at 817-382-4939, or visit fwdioc.org/specialcollections.
Special collections calendar (2022) |
Colectas especiales (2022) |
Diocesan Employment Opportunities
To better serve potential candidates for diocesan jobs, the e-Bulletin “Diocesan Employment Opportunities” has been streamlined into two categories with links. Click on a category to view all available jobs.
Diocesan Calendar
El Calendario de la Diócesis
The Diocesan Electronic Calendar is a listing of major events and activities at the Diocese as well as in parishes and schools. Parishes and schools may submit information that may be of interest to individuals outside of a parish or school for inclusion on the diocesan electronic calendar with a hotlink to details if appropriate.
El Calendario Electrónico de la Diócesis es una lista de los principales eventos y actividades en la Diócesis, así como en las parroquias y las escuelas. Las parroquias y las escuelas podrán presentar información que pueda ser de interés para las personas fuera de la parroquia o de la escuela para que se pueda incluir en el calendario electrónico de la Diócesis con un enlace directo a la información, si procede.
Diocesan Calendar / Calendario Diocesano
The following outlines what is needed when submitting events to be added to the Diocesan website calendar. For complete details, please review the PDF document below.
Requisitos para publicar eventos en el Sitio de Internet Diocesano. Para información más detallada porfavor revise el archivo PDF abajo.
For any questions or concerns about the e-Bulletin please contact the
Director of Communications, or