Meet Manny Mora
(Manny will be with us through the end of July)

My name is Manny Mora, and I am a seminarian for the Diocese of Dallas. I come from Holy Trinity Seminary having completed my first year of priestly formation. I am originally from McKinney, Texas where I was born and raised alongside my twin sister, an older sister, and two older brothers. My parents claimed St. Michael the Archangel in McKinney as our family’s spiritual home where we frequented mass on Sundays.
 
I have a great admiration for ecclesial architecture, liturgical art, and music. Following my graduation from high school, I went to college for two years with the hope of becoming an architect. Evidently so, God had different plans… A large part of my work in the Church prior to entering seminary included working as a musician for my home parish and St. Elizabeth’s Church in Bonham singing, conducting choirs, and playing organ. It is in the midst of all these activities that I found my calling to the priesthood. In seeking to give myself more to God and to his Church, I find myself where I am today.
 
In these next two months, I happily place myself at the disposal of our Lord and the community of St. Elizabeth Ann Seton.

Laudetr Iesus Christus, Praised be Jesus Christ!



Meet David Piquer 
(David will be with us through July 2nd)
 
My name is David Piquer; I am 25 years old and am the oldest of nine brothers and sister. I have been in the seminary for almost five years here in Dallas at the Redemptoris Mater Diocesan and Missionary Seminary.  I was born in Spain, however, I have lived my entire life outside of the country, since my family was a missionary family.  We have been living as a family in mission for twenty-two years, since I was three years old.  First we lived in Peru for five years; then we were sent to Russia where we lived for six years.  After this mission, we were sent to Argentina, to a place called “Villa Miseria”, or in English “miserable village”. There we lived for seven years.
 
My parents’ vocation as a “family in mission” came from the Neocatechumenal Way.  The Neocatechumenal Way is a Charism of the Church where, in small communities inside the parish, people of different ages and with different life circumstances and backgrounds (single, married, priest, etc.) grow in faith by celebrating the Eucharist, gathering to read the Word of God, and sharing their life experiences.  In these communities, many different types of vocations arise as a response to the work that God does in each one of us through the Neocatechumenal community.  My vocation also grew thanks to this Charism.
 
I am going to begin my second year of theology at the University of Dallas and this is my first experience in a parish as a seminarian.  I am very glad to be here in St. Elizabeth Ann Seton parish. I look forward to meeting you all!

We have posted a new video on how the Seton Madonna of Consolation for the Columbarium was created, step-by-step, piece-by-piece, from sketch to installation and the dedication on May 1, 2016. The symbolism incorporated in the design is also explained. If you haven't seen it yet, please stop by the Columbarium and check it out.  Learn more about the Columbarium and the art it contains...Click Here.

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Bishop’s Annual Appeal 2017 Commitment Weekend Homily - Bishop Greg Kelly is available for you to view at https://vimeo.com/dallascath/bishopsappeal2017-english.