Bishop Statements

Bishop Barnes on 10th Anniversary of Child and Youth Protection Dallas Charter

My greetings to you in this Easter season. It is my hope and prayer that this is a time of joy and rebirth for you. The Resurrection of our Lor Jesus Christ is the gift that redeems our sins and lays a path of renewal and righteousness before us. Our Church humbly accepted that gift 10 years ago in Dallas when.....View PDF (04/29/12)

Bishop Barnes on HHS Decision

It was announced last week by the United States Department of Health and Human Services that religious institutions will be required under new healthcare law to provide their employees with drugs and procedures . .....View English | Spanish (02/01/12)

Bishop Barnes on Death Penalty and Parental Notification Initiatives

The coming general election in November of this year has given our Church a unique opportunity to publicly advocate for the life and dignity of every human person. Two state ballot initiatives, one that would require parental .....View English | Spanish (01/12/12)

Bishop Barnes on drought in EAst Africa

Almost daily we watch on TV and read on the Press the dreadful scenes of hunger, suffering and death of thousands of our brothers and sisters in the Horn of Africa.
More than 12 million people are in need.......View English | Spanish (08/15/11)

Bishop Barnes offers pastoral Letter on Youth

I offer my prayers and blessings to you as we take these summer months as a time to rest and recharge for the coming year. It is my hope that as we experience this pause we can reflect on our relationship with God......View English | Spanish (07/21/11)

Bishop Barnes issues statement on Japan earthquake

As we watch the devastating effects of the earthquake and resulting tsunami that struck Japan on Friday, I ask you to join me in prayer for all of those affected by this terrible disaster......View PDF (03/11/11)

Bishop Barnes addresses Closure of Holy SPirit Monastery

As your diocesan Bishop I wish to share some very important news which comes to us as we begin a new ministry year. On January 31, 2011, I received formal notice from the Sisters of Saint Bnedict.....View PDF (02/07/11)

Bishop Barnes addresses Arizona Immigration Law

Today, the federal court ruled on the Arizona state law meant to address the issue of
immigration between the United States and Mexico. Because of legal challenges to the
law .....View PDF: English| Spanish (07/28/10)

Bishop Barnes addresses the sex abuse reports in Europe

In this otherwise joyous season of Easter we are seeing the return of a story that many hope was finished — the scandal surrounding the sexual abuse of children by priests....View PDF (04/22/10)

Statement from Bishop Barnes on sex abuse reports in Europe

With recent reports of clergy sex abuse in Ireland and Germany, we find
ourselves again experiencing the pain of this terrible scourge. I continue to
offer my prayer, my concern and my deepest regret to all victims of this
sinful and criminal behavior....View PDF English | Spanish (03/31/10)

Statement from Bishop Barnes on Chlie Earthquake

We are confronted this week with devastating effects of another powerful earthquake, this time in the nation of Chile. I ask that you join me in prayer for our brothers and sisters in Chile ....View PDF (03/02/10)

Statement from Bishop Barnes on H1N1 precautions update

I am writing to provide an update on the diocesan response and recommendations regarding the H1N1 virus. In the weeks ahead many will be traveling for the holidays, attending social gatherings and spending time with extended family. During this time, it is more important than ever to take common sense precautions...View PDF (12/17/09)

Statement of Bishop Barnes on Asia-Pacific disasters

I ask you to please join me in prayer for all of those affected by the natural disasters that have occurred recently in the Asia-Pacific region of the world. We ask God to bless and strengthen our brothers and sisters....View PDF (10/07/09)

Statement from Bishop Gerald Barnes Regarding Swine Flu (H1N1) Outbreak

Reports of the outbreak of the Swine Flu (H1N1) have left many of us feeling uneasy and afraid. While we obviously have reason to be concerned, I ask you to please keep a couple of things in mind...View PDF: English | Spanish (05/01/09)

Statement Regarding Kkottongnae Retreat Camp Shootings

I am deeply saddened by the shootings that took place Tuesday evening at the Kkottongnae Retreat Camp. I ask all to join me in prayer for the victims of this tragic act and for the Sisters who run the retreat camp. In these troubling times when we are seeing so many acts of senseless violence, we must hold God's peace and grace in our hearts and ask for His strength to bear these tragedies.

Relief for the victims of the Cyclone in Burma and the Earthquake in China

All of us have watched the dreadful devastation brought about by the Cyclone in Burma and the Earthquake in China during the past few days… View PDF (01/06/09)

Catholic Marriage Revisited

The summer months are a time of many weddings and marriage anniversaries. I have already had the pleasure this year of taking part in several 50th and 60th wedding anniversary celebrations… View PDF (01/06/09)

Bishop Gerald R. Barnes on the economy

The events of recent weeks related to the national economy have brought stress and anxiety to our lives. We are all concerned about how this will affect our future. For some of us the impact is already here… View PDF: English | Español (10/10/08)

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