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Pope Leo XIV signed Magnifica Humanitas, the first encyclical of his pontificate, on May 15. The document was released by the Holy See on May 25. Find the full text here: northtexascatholic.org/news/full-text…

Congratulations to the Class of 2026! See photos from graduation ceremonies at Cassata Catholic High School, Sacred Heart Catholic High School in Muenster, + Nolan Catholic High School in Fort Worth: north-texas-catholic.smugmug.com/Graduation-2026 Our diocesan Catholic schools: catholicschoolsfwdioc.org

.@BpOlsonFW addressed #Classof26 @NolanCatholic "For the good of the U.S., the good of Texas, and the good of family life, go forth with confidence ... with your focus clearly set upon that which is good, that which is beautiful, and that which is true.." fortworthbishop.org/2026/05/26/com…

If technology keeps promising to save us time, why do so many people feel busier than ever? In this reflection, Lucia Silecchia considers what AI, efficiency, and modern life reveal about how we spend the gift of time. Read more: northtexascatholic.org/news/found-tim…

Join us this Memorial Day as we remember and pray for the repose of the souls of all the brave men and women who gave their lives in service to our country. May God reward their sacrifice with eternal rest and bring comfort and peace to their loved ones. northtexascatholic.org/prayer-requests

"Pentecost is one of my favorites because it's all about transformation — the power of God to transform us into the people we are called to be." Learn more about #Pentecost: northtexascatholic.org/news/born-in-f…

Pentecost, but make it athletic. 😆

Come, Holy Spirit!🔥 Reflect on tomorrow's readings for Pentecost Sunday: northtexascatholic.org/news/may-24-20…

“We are here to love one another.” In this Pentecost reflection, Jason Whitehead explores how the Holy Spirit enables Christians to live a love rooted not in self-interest, but in self-gift. Read more: northtexascatholic.org/news/pentecost…

Questions surrounding suicide and organ donation can be painful and deeply personal. In his latest column, Fr. Tad reflects on how the Church approaches these issues with both moral clarity and compassion for those who suffer. Read more: northtexascatholic.org/news/the-ethic…

Thanks be to God! A new oratory — and a space for prayer, retreat, and silence in the heart of Fort Worth. ICYMI: northtexascatholic.org/news/bishop-ol…

In Wichita Falls, Catholic Charities Fort Worth Northwest hosted a Day of Service on May 16, 2026. Volunteers built a wheelchair ramp and cleaned an office building which will house CCFW Northwest. (NTC/Bertha Salazar) More pictures: north-texas-catholic.smugmug.com/Catholic-Chari…

Faith took the form of hammers, paint supplies, and helping hands this weekend. During the Northwest Day of Service, volunteers partnered with Catholic Charities Fort Worth to serve local families and improve community spaces. Read more: northtexascatholic.org/news/catholic-…

Before he was pope, he was a priest learning how to pray faithfully each day. Reflect on Pope Leo XIV's habits, silence, and trust in God that continue to shape his prayer life. Read more: northtexascatholic.org/news/how-does-…

More Catholics. More parishes. More growth across North Texas. As @FWDiocese continues to expand, diocesan leaders are updating parish boundaries to better reflect the communities they serve. How parish boundaries work and why they matter: northtexascatholic.org/news/mapping-i…

When 19-year-old Meals on Wheels driver Alekzander Dzivak heard a client call for help, he sprang into action and stayed with her until paramedics arrived. How the former St. John the Apostle Catholic School student became a hero for a FW woman in need: northtexascatholic.org/news/hero-at-t…

Have you met Maria and Arturo Beltran? Read as these two soon-to-retire Spanish teachers reflect on their path to and impact at @NolanCatholic High School in Fort Worth: northtexascatholic.org/news/teaching-…

Pope Leo XIV’s first encyclical, Magnifica Humanitas, will address developments in artificial intelligence when it is published May 25. More details: northtexascatholic.org/news/vatican-t…

One year ago today, Pope Leo XIV celebrated his first Mass as pope! Please pray for him and for unity and peace. Review his first homily: vatican.va/content/leo-xi…