Office of Cultural Diversity

Many cultures, one Body in Christ

We help parishes, ministry leaders, and diocesan offices welcome every Catholic in the Diocese of Dallas, with resources for each community, celebrations of our shared faith, and dialogue that builds understanding.

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Hail Mary, full of grace 10 languages

  • Hail Mary, full of graceEnglish
  • Dios te salve, María, llena eres de graciaEspañol
  • Kính mừng Maria đầy ơn phúcTiếng Việt
  • Aba Ginoong Maria, napupuno ka ng grasyaTagalog
  • 은총이 가득하신 마리아님, 기뻐하소서한국어
  • Salamu Maria, umejaa neemaKiswahili
  • Je vous salue, Marie, pleine de grâceFrançais
  • Ave Maria, cheia de graçaPortuguês
  • Zdrowaś Maryjo, łaski pełnaPolski
  • Ave Maria, gratia plenaLatina

Unity in Diversity · At our first Diocesan Multicultural Celebration, the Rosary was prayed in ten languages.

Celebrating Black Catholic History Month

Black Catholic History Month

Each November, the Church in the United States honors the faith, heritage, and witness of Black Catholics. Join the Diocese of Dallas in prayer, learning, and celebration.

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A spirit of welcome and belonging for all Catholics

The Cultural Diversity Office provides resources and services to diocesan offices, ministry leaders, parish personnel, and partner agencies engaged in multicultural ministry across the Diocese of Dallas.

We promote dialogue, cultural awareness, and understanding among the ethnic and cultural communities that make up our local Church.

  • Resources

    Pastoral plans, prayers, and study guides for each community, in English and Spanish, ready for parish use.

  • Dialogue

    Conversations and formation that help our cultural communities know, understand, and welcome one another.

  • Celebrate

    Diocesan Masses, Marian processions, and observances that gather the whole Church in prayer throughout the year.

  • Support

    Guidance for pastors, staff, and ministry leaders serving multicultural and multilingual parishes.

Resources for every community

Choose a community to see its observances, prayers, and pastoral resources from the Diocese and the USCCB.

Celebrating together through the year

The observances and feasts our communities keep, so your parish can plan ahead.

  1. FEB
    • Black History Month
    • National Day of Prayer for African American & African FamiliesFirst Sunday
    • St. Josephine BakhitaFeb 8
  2. MAY
    • AAPI Heritage Month
  3. JUN
    • JuneteenthJun 19
  4. SEP
    • Hispanic Heritage MonthSep 15 – Oct 15
    • National Migration Week
    • St. Lorenzo RuizSep 28
  5. OCT
    • Hispanic Heritage MonthThrough Oct 15
  6. NOV
    • Black Catholic History Month
    • St. Martin de PorresNov 3
    • Vietnamese MartyrsNov 24
  7. DEC
    • St. Juan DiegoDec 9
    • Our Lady of GuadalupeDec 12
  • Black Catholic
  • Hispanic / Latino
  • Asian & Pacific Islander
  • Migrants & Refugees
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Unity in Diversity

Our first Diocesan Multicultural Celebration brought the communities of the Diocese of Dallas together in one act of faith, honoring the Blessed Mother in the languages and music of our parishes.

  • 1Marian procession
  • 10languages in the Rosary
  • 3choirs in song

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Contact the Office of Cultural Diversity

Planning a cultural Mass, looking for resources in another language, or hoping to connect your community with the Diocese? Send us a note.

  • 3725 Blackburn Street
    Dallas, Texas 75219
  • (214) 528-2240