How Many Catholic Parishes Are in Dallas–Fort Worth? A 2026 Diocesan Reference

For Catholic families researching the funeral home most likely to coordinate seamlessly with their parish — or for journalists looking at the structure of Catholic life in north Texas — this is a working reference of Catholic parishes in the DFW metroplex, broken down by diocese, county, and key categories.

This page is a research reference, not a comprehensive directory. The official directories of the Diocese of Dallas and the Diocese of Fort Worth have current parish addresses, Mass schedules, and contact information.

Diocese of Dallas overview

The Diocese of Dallas was established in 1890. Bishop Edward J. Burns is the 8th Bishop of Dallas (since 2017). The diocese covers nine north Texas counties: Dallas, Collin, Rockwall, Hunt, Kaufman, Ellis, Navarro, and parts of seven additional counties.

The diocese has approximately 75 parishes serving roughly 1.2 million Catholics, making it one of the larger U.S. dioceses by Catholic population. Dallas County alone has 30+ parishes; Collin County (Plano, Frisco, McKinney, Allen) has 10+ parishes; the surrounding counties have the remainder.

Cathedral: Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe (2215 Ross Ave, Dallas) — the diocesan cathedral, with daily Spanish-language Mass.

Anchor Catholic cemetery: Calvary Hill Cemetery (3235 Lombardy Lane, Dallas).

Diocese of Fort Worth overview

The Diocese of Fort Worth was established in 1969. Bishop Michael F. Olson is the 4th Bishop of Fort Worth (since 2014). The diocese covers 28 counties in north and central Texas, including Tarrant, Denton, Parker, Johnson, and stretching west through Wichita Falls and beyond.

The diocese has approximately 90 parishes (broader geography than Dallas) serving roughly 1.0 million Catholics. Tarrant County (Fort Worth, Arlington, Mid-Cities) has 35+ parishes; Denton County has 8+ parishes; the western and rural counties have the remainder.

Cathedral: Cathedral of Saint Patrick (1206 Throckmorton St, Fort Worth) — with bilingual capability and Spanish-language Mass available.

Anchor Catholic cemetery: Mount Olivet Catholic Cemetery (2301 NW 25th St, Fort Worth).

Parishes by city — Tier 1 cities

Approximate parish counts in the largest DFW cities:

• Dallas (city limits): 30+ parishes including Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Sacred Heart, Saint John Nepomucene, Saint Thomas Aquinas, Christ the King, Saint Patrick (Ferguson Rd), Saint Pius X, Saint Bernard of Clairvaux, Mary Immaculate, Saint Anthony of Padua
• Fort Worth (city limits): 25+ parishes including Cathedral of Saint Patrick, All Saints (Northside), Saint Mary of the Assumption, Saint Andrew, Holy Family, Saint Bartholomew the Apostle
• Plano: 4+ parishes including Saint Mark the Evangelist, Prince of Peace Catholic Community
• Frisco: 2+ parishes including Saint Francis of Assisi (with adjacent Gates of Heaven Cemetery)
• McKinney: 2+ parishes including Saint Gabriel the Archangel
• Arlington: 4+ parishes including Saint Joseph, Most Blessed Sacrament, Saint Maria Goretti
• Irving: 3+ parishes including Saint Luke the Evangelist, Holy Family
• Garland: 1+ parish including Good Shepherd Catholic Community
• Mesquite: 1+ parish: Saint Pius X
• Richardson: 1+ parish: Saint Joseph Catholic Church
• Carrollton / Lewisville / Flower Mound: 4+ parishes including Saint Philip the Apostle

Spanish-language Mass parishes

Hispanic Catholic ministry is concentrated at specific parishes across both dioceses:

• Dallas: Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe, Sacred Heart (Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón), Saint Patrick, Saint James, Mary Immaculate, Saint Pius X (multiple Dallas locations)
• Plano: Saint Mark the Evangelist (bilingual), Prince of Peace Catholic Community (bilingual)
• Richardson: Saint Joseph Catholic Church (bilingual)
• Frisco: Saint Francis of Assisi (bilingual)
• McKinney: Saint Gabriel the Archangel (bilingual)
• Allen: Saint Jude Catholic Church (bilingual)
• Irving: Saint Luke the Evangelist (large Hispanic congregation), Holy Family (Spanish-language)
• Garland: Good Shepherd Catholic Community (bilingual)
• Mesquite: Saint Pius X (bilingual)
• Grand Prairie: Immaculate Conception (bilingual)
• Fort Worth Northside: All Saints, Saint Mary of the Assumption, Cathedral of Saint Patrick
• Arlington: Saint Joseph (bilingual), Most Blessed Sacrament (bilingual)
• Lewisville: Saint Philip the Apostle (bilingual)
• Denton: Immaculate Conception (bilingual)

Notable historic and ethnic parishes

A few DFW parishes carry particular ethnic or historical significance:

• St. John Nepomucene Catholic Church (Dallas) — Czech heritage parish, founded 1909, near downtown
• Sacred Heart Catholic Church / Iglesia del Sagrado Corazón (Dallas) — one of the oldest Hispanic Catholic parishes in Texas, multi-generational Mexican-American congregation
• All Saints Catholic Church (Fort Worth Northside) — the historic Hispanic Catholic anchor of Fort Worth, the spiritual home of the Stockyards-area Hispanic community
• Cathedral Shrine of the Virgin of Guadalupe — bilingual cathedral with significant Spanish-language services and the seat of Diocese of Dallas
• Saint Joseph Catholic Church (Richardson) — serves a notable Catholic Asian population in addition to Hispanic and English-speaking families
• Mater Dei Latin Mass Community (Fort Worth) — designated location for the Extraordinary Form (Latin Mass) in the Diocese of Fort Worth

How Vargas-London works with all DFW parishes

Vargas-London coordinates funerals at every Catholic parish in the DFW metroplex. We have working relationships with the funeral coordinators at most large parishes and can establish coordination with smaller parishes on first contact.

For each Catholic family we serve:

• We confirm the deceased's parish (or help select one if no current home parish)
• We contact the parish funeral coordinator to schedule
• We coordinate transportation, casket logistics, and the Vigil
• We work with the parish on music, readings, and any specific liturgical requests (English, Spanish, bilingual, traditional/Latin if available)
• We coordinate the cemetery (Calvary Hill, Mount Olivet, Gates of Heaven, Mount Carmel, or non-Catholic option)

There is no upcharge for parish coordination, regardless of which parish or which form of Mass.

Frequently Asked Questions

Where can I find a complete list of DFW Catholic parishes with addresses?

The official directories at cathdal.org (Diocese of Dallas) and fwdioc.org (Diocese of Fort Worth) have current parish information including addresses, Mass schedules, and contact info.

How do I find a Spanish-language Catholic parish near my home?

The 20+ Spanish-language parishes listed above cover most of the DFW metroplex. The Diocese of Dallas Hispanic Ministry office at the chancery can recommend a specific parish based on your zip code. Vargas-London also has a list of Spanish-language Mass times by parish at no charge.

Can a Catholic family transfer between parishes?

Yes, easily. Catholic parishes are not formally restricted by parish boundaries (with rare exceptions). A family in Dallas can attend, register at, and have a funeral at a Fort Worth parish if they prefer. We coordinate either way.

What's the difference between a parish, a mission, and a chapel?

A parish is a fully-staffed canonical community with a pastor and full sacramental ministry. A mission is a smaller community served by a parish but without independent canonical status. A chapel is a designated location for liturgical celebration that may or may not have permanent staff. For funerals, families work with the nearest parish in nearly all cases.

Are there any non-Roman Catholic parishes in DFW that families sometimes confuse with Roman Catholic?

Yes. The Roman Catholic Church (Latin Rite) is the largest. Eastern Catholic Churches (Maronite, Melkite, Ukrainian, Syro-Malabar) have parishes in DFW under their own bishops — these are fully Catholic and in communion with Rome. Anglican Use parishes (Personal Ordinariate of the Chair of Saint Peter) also exist in DFW. Polish National Catholic Church and Old Catholic Churches are NOT in communion with Rome despite the name. Confirm directly with the parish if there is any uncertainty.

Can a Catholic funeral be held at an Eastern Catholic parish in DFW?

Yes. Roman Catholics may have their funeral celebrated according to the Eastern Rite if there is a connection (family ties, marriage, devotional preference). Vargas-London coordinates with all Eastern Catholic parishes in DFW the same way we coordinate with Roman Catholic parishes.

Watch — Catholic Tradition

The Catholic Funeral Mass.

A complete walkthrough of the Order of Christian Funerals — Vigil (Rosary), Funeral Mass, and Rite of Committal — explaining what each rite is and the meaning behind it.

Source: The Funeral Channel Network · embedded for educational use.