Bishop Edward Burns speaks a homily during the celebration of the Diocesan Golden Anniversary Mass, on Aug. 27, 2022, at the Cathedral Shine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in downtown Dallas.

Debbie Hutchison and her husband Darwin Hutchison follow along during Mass as Bishop Edward Burns Celebrates the Diocesan Golden Anniversary Mass, on Aug. 27, 2022, at the Cathedral Shine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in downtown Dallas.

Alan Dippel kisses his wife Catherine Dippel after Bishop Edward Burns made a special Blessing to married couples who have been married for 50 years, during the Diocesan Golden Anniversary Mass, on Aug. 27, 2022, at the Cathedral Shine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in downtown Dallas.

Alan Dippel and his wife Catherine Dippel react with joy after celebrating with a kiss with other married couples after a Bishop Edward Burns Blessing during the Diocesan Golden Anniversary Mass, on Aug. 27, 2022, at the Cathedral Shine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in downtown Dallas. The Dippels have been married for 51 years.

Gracie Tijerina and her husband Ricardo Tijerina keel as they pray during the Diocesan Golden Anniversary Mass, on Aug. 27, 2022, at the Cathedral Shine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in downtown Dallas.

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Debbie Hutchison and her husband Darwin Hutchison kiss during the sign of peace at this year's Diocesan Golden Anniversary Mass, on Aug. 27, 2022, at the Cathedral Shine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in downtown Dallas.

Married couples receive Communion from Bishop Gregory Kelly and Bishop Edward Burns during the Diocesan Golden Anniversary Mass, on Aug. 27, 2022, at the Cathedral Shine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in downtown Dallas.

A woman holds her hands together after receiving Communion during the Diocesan Golden Anniversary Mass, on Aug. 27, 2022, at the Cathedral Shine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in downtown Dallas.

Bishop Edward Burns conducts a Final Blessing for married couples during the Diocesan Golden Anniversary Mass, on Aug. 27, 2022, at the Cathedral Shine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in downtown Dallas.

Married couples celebrating 50 years of marriage stand as they receive a special Blessing from Bishop Edward Burns during the Diocesan Golden Anniversary Mass, on Aug. 27, 2022, at the Cathedral Shine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in downtown Dallas.

David Zmeskal and his wife Clarice Zmeskal are photographed by family after the Diocesan Golden Anniversary Mass, on Aug. 27, 2022, at the Cathedral Shine of the Virgin of Guadalupe in downtown Dallas.