Joel Osteen Mourns the Loss of His Mother, Dodie Osteen: A Deeply Personal Farewell from America’s Pastor
Houston, TX—The sanctuary at Lakewood Church was quieter than usual this week. The world’s largest megachurch, home to more than 60,000 worshippers and millions of online viewers, was enveloped in an uncharacteristic hush. On July 30, 2025, Dolores “Dodie” Osteen, the matriarch known to all as “Mama Dodie,” passed away peacefully at home at … Read more