John Paul II Catholic Campus Ministry to host Catholic Speaker Paul J. Kim: All college-aged young adults are invited to join the students of the St. John Paul II Catholic Campus Ministry at UT Tyler for an exciting evening on November 7 with renowned Catholic speaker, Paul J. Kim! Dynamic, inspiring, and relatable, Paul will share his powerful insights on living out your Catholic faith boldly on a college campus. Don’t miss this unforgettable night of inspiration and connection! Join us for Mass at 5:30 p.m. at the St. John Paul II Catholic Campus Ministry (2603 Old Omen Rd, Tyler, TX 75701) a short walk to UT Tyler for the talk, and then a social afterwards! For more information contact Erin at emonejp2@gmail.com.
Advent Retreat for DRE’s, Catechists and Faith Formation Leaders: The diocesan faith formation department is hosting Advent Retreats in English and Spanish for all DRE’s, catechists and faith formation leaders in the diocese. The English retreat will be on Saturday, November 8 from 10:00 a.m-3:00 p.m. The Spanish Retreat will be on Saturday, November 15 from 10:00 a.m-3:00 p.m. More information and links to register can be found here: English Retreat Spanish Retreat
For God Alone Retreat with the Lufkin Dominican Sisters: The Dominican Sisters at the Monastery of the Infant Jesus in Lufkin are hosting a series of retreat days for college age women. These retreats will follow the monastic schedule with the nuns. The dates for upcoming retreat days are November 8, 2025, February 21, 2026, April 11, 2026, and June 6, 2026 from 9:30 a.m.-5:30 p.m. Feel free to attend more than one retreat. This retreat day will help women get away from the busy world and be alone with the Lord. For more information or to RSVP please contact Sr. Mary Christine, OP at srmarychristine4@gmail.com or 936-634-4233.
Texas Education Freedom Accounts Webinar: What would $10,000 a year mean for your child’s education? With the Texas Education Freedom Accounts, or Education Savings Account (ESA) program, parents now have the opportunity to make more choices when it comes to the education of their children. Dr. Darbie Safford, superintendent of Catholic Schools in the Diocese of Tyler, will be hosting a free webinar to discuss how this program can support your family. This webinar will answer questions such as: What are the Texas Education Freedom Accounts? Who is eligible for the program? How much is available to each child and family? What does the program cover? How do I apply? The webinar will be on November 11 at 6:00 p.m. Please register for the webinar. A zoom link will be included in your confirmation email. Register here.
St. Vincent de Paul Thrift Store Christmas Sale: St. Vincent de Paul in Tyler will be hosting their Annual Thrift Story Christmas Sale on Friday, November 14 and Saturday, November 15 from 9:00 a.m.- 5:00 p.m. The Thrift Store Christmas Sale will take place in the Cathedral Center at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (423 S. Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX). Proceeds from the Thrift Store provide funds to purchase food and provide various services to people in need in our community.
Triumph of the Heart Movie Showing: St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (100 S Tammye Ln, Madisonville, TX 77864) will be showing the movie Triumph of the Heart: The Passion of St. Maximilian Kolbe on November 14 at 7:00 p.m in the Seton Center. Tickets are $15 each. Reserve your tickets today by calling 936-218-8983 or 979-595-3455. Doors open at 6:20 p.m.
Requiem Mass with Symphony at Sacred Heart Church in Texarkana: Texarkana Regional Chorale & Orchestra Present, Requiem, By Marc-André Bougie, sung within the Holy Sacrifice of the Mass for the Dead on Thursday, November 20 at 7:00 p.m. at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Texarkana (4505 Elizabeth Street, Texarkana, TX 75503). All are welcome, admission is free and donations are accepted. There will be a light reception to follow.
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Seminario web de información sobre las Cuentas de Libertad Educativa de Texas: ¿Qué supondrían $10,000 al año para la educación de su hijo? Con el programa de Cuentas de Libertad Educativa de Texas, o Cuenta de Ahorros para la Educación (ESA), los padres tienen ahora la oportunidad de tomar más decisiones cuando se trata de la educación de sus hijos. El Padre George Elliott, párroco de la Escuela Católica San Bonifacio de Nacogdoches, organizará un seminario web gratuito para analizar cómo este programa puede ayudar a su familia. Este seminario web responderá preguntas tales como: ¿Qué son las Cuentas de Libertad Educativa de Texas? ¿Quién puede participar en el programa? ¿Cuánto hay disponible para cada niño y familia? ¿Qué cubre el programa? ¿Cómo se solicita? El seminario web tendrá lugar el 9 de diciembre a las 7.00 p.m. Inscríbase en el seminario web. Se incluirá un enlace de Zoom en su correo electrónico de confirmación. Reservar un lugar.
Jubilee Closing Mass: Bishop Gregory Kelly will celebrate a Mass to close the 2025 Jubilee Year of Hope in the Diocese of Tyler on December 28, 2025 at 3:00 p.m. The Mass will be held at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler. More information coming soon!
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