Edward J. Burns

Edward James Burns (born October 7, 1957) is an American prelate of the Catholic Church who has served as bishop of the Diocese of Dallas in Texas since 2017. He previously served as bishop of the Diocese of Juneau in Alaska from 2009 to 2017.

His Excellency, The Most Reverend

Edward James Burns
Bishop of Dallas
Bishop Burns in 2019
Church
ProvinceSan Antonio
DioceseDallas
AppointedDecember 13, 2016
InstalledFebruary 9, 2017
PredecessorKevin Farrell
Orders
OrdinationJune 25, 1983
by Vincent Leonard
ConsecrationMarch 3, 2009
by David Zubik, Roger Schwietz, and Donald Wuerl
Personal details
Born (1957-10-07) October 7, 1957
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Previous post(s)
  • Bishop of Juneau (20092017)
Education
MottoPray with confidence
Styles of
Edward James Burns
Reference style
Spoken styleYour Excellency
Religious styleBishop

Before becoming a bishop, Burns spent nine years working for the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB). As bishop, he has served as chair of the Committee on the Protection of Children and Young People and as a member of its Subcommittee on Catholic Home Missions. He speaks Spanish and English.

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