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Bishop Olson’s Pastoral Letter Regarding Proposed Mandates and Religious Exemptions
for Covid-19 Vaccinations and A Proper Formation of Conscience - fwdioc.org
September 28, 2021Bishop Olson’s Pastoral Letter Regarding Alteration of Protocols, Guidelines, and Other Liturgical Celebrations
August 20, 2021"The alteration of protocols included with this letter address the celebration of Mass and other liturgies and other social and ministerial gatherings in our parishes and institutions. These new protocols will be in effect from August 20, 2021 until further notice." (Pastoral Letter 8-20-21)
Letter from the Bishop (English)
Statement of Bishop Michael F. Olson Regarding the Moral Permissibility
of The Use of The Recently Released Vaccines for Covid-19
During recent weeks, I have received questions from many faithful Catholics as to the moral permissibility of using the vaccines for COVID-19 especially those that have been developed by Pfizer and Moderna. In order to assist in the formation of the consciences of the faithful I am posting with permission a Memorandum issued by Archbishop Joseph Naumann and Bishop Kevin Rhoades, the respective Chairs of the Pro-Life Committee and Doctrine Committee of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops that addresses these concerns in greater detail. -
Plenary Indulgence
Plenary Indulgence for Pilgrims Participating Through Virtual Means
in the National Prayer Vigil for Life and the Mass for Life Jan. 28-29, 2021
Jan. 28-29, 2021
Bishop Michael Olson has directed the Diocese of Fort Worth to virtually participate in the National Prayer Vigil for Life and the Mass for Life on Jan. 28 and Jan. 29, 2021, respectively, for the intention of a greater respect for the gift of life and an end to abortion. By a decree issued by Pope Francis, persons who take part virtually will receive a plenary indulgence. The Fort Worth Diocese will join dioceses from around the country in a Holy Hour service at St. Patrick Cathedral on the evening of Jan. 28.
Decree for plenary indulgence granted by the Holy Father for those taking part by livestream, television, or radio. Times are in Central Standard Time.
Explanation of plenary indulgence for participantsPope Francis Decree granting indulgences for participating virtually
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Today's Readings / Lecturas Del Día
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The Serra Club
The Serra Clubs of the Fort Worth Diocese support our Diocesan Seminarians with prayer and token monetary gifts. However, we are usually unaware of men who attend a Religious Order Seminary. If you have a Seminarian in your family who attends a Religious Order Seminary, our Serrans would like to know about him. Please contact Bruns Watts bjr8607@sbcglobal.net or Bill McNeill wm.mcneill@sbcglobal.net.
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Liturgical ministers update
All current Liturgical ministers, i.e., Communion ministers, ushers, altar servers, etc.,
please take a few minutes to log on to the on-line scheduling program and update your profile with a current address, phone number, and e-mail address. This is to ensure effective communication of everyone’s schedule for Mass.If you have any questions, please call the office. Thank you for your cooperation.
