Diocesan Formation Conference: Join us for a day of formation and fellowship, featuring keynote addresses and breakout sessions focused on all areas of formation. This conference is for all catechists, youth ministers, and faith formation leaders and volunteers in the Diocese of Tyler. The conference will be hosted at Bishop Gorman School (1405 E Southeast Loop 323, Tyler) on Saturday, August 2 from 8:00 a.m-3:30 p.m. For more information visit, www.dioceseoftyler.org/events/catechetical-conference
Men’s Retreat at St. John the Evangelist: St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Emory is hosting their 3rd Annual Men’s Retreat on August 16 from 8:30 a.m.-3:30 p.m. The topic of this year’s retreat is The Virtuous Man. The retreat will feature two speakers, Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament, Confession, the Rosary, and will end with the Holy Mass. A light breakfast and lunch will be provided. Please contact Pat Farquharson to register at 214-288-8164 or farquharsonpat@yahoo.com. Cost for the retreat is $10.
Women’s Vocation Discernment Program: The Dominican Sisters of Fatima are hosting discernment sessions for women ages 18-35 who would like to know more about the religious life. The introduction and information session will be on August 23, 2025 from 9:00am-3:00pm at the St. Paul Meeting Room at the Diocesan Chancery (1015 E Southeast Loop 323, Tyler, TX 75701). Following session will be on the 4th Saturday of the month at the St. John Paul II Campus Ministry (2603 Old Omen Rd, Tyler, TX 75701) from September-May. For more information contact Sr. M. Andrea Falconer, OP at (903) 401-9950 or hdfparis.smaf@gmail.com.
Texas Needs Fatima Monthly Rosary: On Sunday, August 24 from 11:30 a.m. -12:30 p.m. the Stabat Mater Foundation will host the Texas Needs Fatima Monthly Rosary at their Studio and Gallery located at 410 South Broadway Ave. in Tyler. You will have an opportunity to view this special Catholic Art School and see the finished works in the gallery. Robert Puschautz, Artist and Director, will be present to answer any questions regarding Catholic seminars, retreats, workshops, and the importance of prayer in supporting artists. All are welcome and encouraged to come. For any further information, please contact Jeanne at 214-769-7540.
September 2025
Homeschool Blessing Mass: Bishop Gregory Kelly will be celebrating a Homeschool Blessing Mass for all homeschooling families in the Diocese of Tyler. The Mass will be at St. Mary Magdalene Catholic Church in Flint on Sept. 5, 2025 at 12:30 p.m. This event is hosted in collaboration with the Catholic Family Adventure Club. A light reception will follow in the parish hall. Please register here: https://www.catholicfamilyadventureclub.com/iform/127949
Tribunal Advocates Training: The Diocesan Tribunal is hosting a Tribunal Advocates Training on Sept. 13 & 27, 2025. As more couples need a Tribunal process, the Church needs more responsible people to accompany them. This training will help deepen your understanding, sharpen your skills, and grow in faith. Your training will empower you to guide parishioners seeking annulments through the application process and procedural acts. Be a beacon of support as they prepare to encounter Jesus in the Sacrament of Matrimony. This is your chance to make a lasting difference in another’s spiritual journey. This is a two-day training from 10:00 am – 12:30 pm on Sept. 13 & 27, 2025. For more information or to register visit, www.dioceseoftyler.org/events/tribunal-advocates-training
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Qué Pasa? is a monthly resource from the Diocese of Tyler Communications Office that provides announcements and events from around the diocese. We are happy to help publicize events and activities for Catholics happening in the diocese. Events must be open to all Catholics and must align with the Catholic Church. To request that an announcement or event appear in Qué Pasa?, please complete this form. The deadline is the 25thof each month. The diocese has final discretion on the inclusion of announcements and the wording used.
