St. Michael Catholic Church Bedford, Texas

Congratulations to the 31 newly confirmed Catholics from Saint Michael’s parish in Bedford! ⁦@FWdiocese⁩ ⁦@NTCatholic⁩ ⁦@NolanCatholic⁩ ⁦@TrinityHS⁩ ⁦@TxSMCC⁩

Saint Blase, bishop and martyr, pray for us!

Radiating warmth, welcome, and a window into a vibrant culture, the growing Filipino community @TxSMCC hosted a bright feast day celebration for Señor Santo Niño de Cebú on Jan. 20. Discover this growing community in our diocese: northtexascatholic.org/news/blessed-c…

Bishop Olson celebrated St. Vincent Pallotti's Feast Day Mass at St. Michael Church in Bedford on Jan 22 with several members of the religious order. The Diocese of Fort Worth has 14 Pallottine priests serving 19 parishes. How the feast day calls for hope:northtexascatholic.org/news/st-vincen…

It is important for the Catholic community to stand in solidarity with the Jewish community in North Texas. As Catholics, we must always remember that God gave us salvation through the Jewish people. We must reject all forms of antisemitism. @NolanCatholic @usccb @RabbiABloom

Our pastor, Fr. VJ, and Robin Harris, our Director of Faith Formation, are featured in this issue!

Congratulations to the 33 newly confirmed Catholics: 21 from Holy Angels parish in Clifton, TX and 12 from Our Lady of Guadalupe parish in Morgan, TX. ⁦@USCCBVocations⁩ ⁦@FWdiocese⁩ ⁦@AdvFdn⁩ ⁦@NTCatholic⁩ #chrismtrail

Although we know God's love is always near, it is easy to feel like you'll succumb to darkness when homebound by health or circumstance. Read how the homebound can find God's light: northtexascatholic.org/news/elderly-o… Also, don't miss the Aging with Grace Workshop held tmw at Holy Family!

This upcoming Tuesday, July 18, the Diocese of FW will host the Aging With Grace Workshop @HolyFamilyFW. "Science may explain physical aging, but life experience and faith can teach us far more about how to cope with it." Find more details: advancementfoundation.org/aging-with-gra…

Priest Debunks Claims "Sound of Freedom" is Political, Calls All to Watch It & Protect Human Life "Sound of Freedom," a movie based on the life-saving mission of former government agent Tim Ballard, hit theaters on July 4. The film starring Jim Caviezel is a hot topic across the nation, as it exposes the scourge of child trafficking. Father Leo Patalinghug of Plating Grace recently explained what he thinks of the film. The priest, who also has a faith-based cooking show on EWTN, explains why the movie's message is not political, but an important message for everyone to see and understand. "We need to do something about this problem," Father Leo begins. "A lot of people have accused this movie as being QAnon adjacent, but honestly, the movie is far from political." "Both sides of the aisle believe that child trafficking is a real epidemic. It is worse now with the slavery of children than it was when slavery was legal," Father Leo adds. "Can you imagine, parents, just losing your children to something as evil and as devastating as child trafficking?" Father Leo then encourages his audience to watch the movie, talk, and pray about the film. Watch the video: bit.ly/3OdD0gr @SOFMovie2023

We wish Bishop Olson a very happy birthday! Our staff compiled a medley of pictures from his work this past year to celebrate him. We are so grateful for your hard work, Bishop. north-texas-catholic.smugmug.com/Bishop-Olson-5…

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Please pray for the priests serving in @FWdiocese who are meeting with me in assembly today and tomorrow. @NTCatholic @SMdP_ProsperTx @ICCDenton @SMG1200S @StFrancisTX @ascsfw @goodshepherd_tx @MBSArlington @TxSMCC @jp2denton @stphilipcc @St_Peter_FW @Stjudemansfield

School reform must prioritize access for poor fathers and mothers unable because of financial disadvantage to exercise their natural right to choose education for their children. @TXCatholic @CJMAllen12 @startelegram #SchoolChoice

Join us for the return of Clean Up Bedford Day on Saturday, April 15! 🗑 Volunteers of all ages are invited to help clean up City streets, parks, public areas, and facilities. ➡️ bit.ly/3Jt6pjb

Just a reminder that corned beef and cabbage can be on the menu for St. Patrick's Day. Although the saint’s feast day falls on a Friday in Lent, Bishop Michael Olson has issued a decree dispensing the faithful of the Diocese of Fort Worth from the law of abstinence from meat.

Father Samuel Maul, parochial vicar of St. John the Apostle Parish in North Richland Hills, gave the St. Thomas More Society a lot to chew on when he spoke with them over lunch on March 7. #Catholic #Lawyers northtexascatholic.org/news/st-thomas…

Visit and prayers at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Catholic Church in Matt’s Parru Village, Palakollu Parish on Thursday, February 17, 2023. It is administered by the Pallottines, Gloria Dei Region. ⁦@FWdiocese⁩ ⁦@AdvFdn⁩ ⁦@NolanCatholic⁩ ⁦@cathschlkeller⁩

On February 15, the Religious Sisters of the Good Shepherd with their residents welcomed me to Karunalayam (House of Mercy) in Mangalagiri, India. It is a home for girls who have been abandoned on the streets. They receive education and psychological help even after adulthood.