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Michael Gresham

Michael Gresham is editor in chief of Texas Catholic and Revista Católica, newspapers of the Diocese of Dallas.

Texas woman takes vows as consecrated virgin, is ‘humbled,’ ‘joyful’ to be ‘bride of Christ’

September 29, 2024
By Michael Gresham
OSV News
Filed Under: Uncategorized

As a consecrated virgin, Karen Bless vows to show a profound commitment to God during her everyday interactions. A vocation made easier by her role at the Catholic-run University of Dallas.

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