Three to Thrive Retreat for Couples (English): The Diocese of Tyler and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nacogdoches are hosting a Three to Thrive: United at the Altar Retreat featuring Sara Noble of Mystical Rose Counseling and Mike and Normal Alzamora. The this half-day retreat is for married couples at any stage of their journey and will be on Saturday October. 3, 2026 from 12:30pm-5:00pm. Find more information and registration details here.
Diocesan Catholic Youth Conference (DCYC): DCYC will be on Saturday, Oct. 10, 2026 at JAMA Global Campus in Lindale. This world is loud, but your faith is louder. It is time to take courage, trade your hesitation for a deep trust in God. The call is for you, world-changer, dreamer, quiet disciple to step into the light. This is not just another day – it’s a movement to help you live boldly, brightly and without fear! Join us for a day of dynamic speakers, inspiring breakout sessions, games, dancing, Catholic venders, Mass, confessions and more! DCYC is for all high school students (9-12 grade). Students must be registered with a parish to attend DCYC. For more information or to register your youth group visit, www.dioceseoftyler.org/dcyc.
Retiro Diocesano para Mujeres (Spanish Women’s Retreat): There will be a Diocesan Women’s Retreat in Spanish on Saturday, October 17, 2026 from 8:00am-5:00pm at St. Therese Catholic Church in Canton (885 1st Monday Ln, Canton, TX). The retreat will feature talks from Sr. Maria Concepción Perez, CMST and Nory Perea Taliente. Find more information and registration details here.
Three to Thrive Retreat for Couples (Spanish): The Diocese of Tyler and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nacogdoches are hosting a Three to Thrive: United at the Altar Retreat in Spanish featuring Sara Noble of Mystical Rose Counseling and Mike and Normal Alzamora. The this half-day retreat is for married couples at any stage of their journey and will be on Sunday October. 18, 2026 from 2:00pm-6:00pm. Find more information and registration details here.
Young Adult Mingle and Square Dance in Nacogdoches: The Young Adult Ministry in Catholic Nacogdoches is hosting a young adult mingle at the Sacred Heart Catholic Church gymnasium (2508 Appleby Sand Road, Nacogdoches, TX 75965) followed by a square dance on Saturday, October 24, 2026 from 6:00-10:00 p.m. The event is open to all young adults ages 18-32 across the diocese. The event will open with a “speed and greet” in the style of a speed-dating exercise in which young adults across the diocese can break the ice before giving way to a light pizza dinner and more casual conversation. Afterwards at about 8:00 p.m., the square dancing will begin where the caller will teach guests the basics of square dancing before the real dancing can begin. Pizza and beverages will be provided. Please RSVP to Nate Trainor at (303)-253-1223.
November
Diocese of Tyler Men’s Conference: Every day, men are pulled in a thousand directions. Work, family responsibilities, entertainment, endless distractions, and the pressure to keep moving. Yet beneath it all remains a deeper question: Who is Christ calling you to become? Join men from across the Diocese of Tyler on November 14, 2026 for a day of prayer, fellowship, formation, and renewal centered on the theme Until Christ Is Formed in You (Galatians 4:19). Featuring Bishop Gregory Kelly and acclaimed Catholic speaker Michael Gormley, this conference is an opportunity to strengthen your faith, build authentic brotherhood, and recommit yourself to the mission God has given you. For more information or to register visit www.dioceseoftyler.org/dtmc.
December
Emmet Cahill – A Celtic Christmas in Tyler: World acclaimed Irish Tenor, Celtic Thunder star Emmet Cahill makes his long awaited return to the U.S. with his “Celtic Christmas” concert on December 15, 2026 from 7:00-8:30 p.m. at the Chapel of Sts. Peter and Paul in Tyler (1435 E. Southeast Loop 323, Tyler). Emmet has been thrilling audiences across the states for many years with powerful renditions of majestic Church hymns and widely adored Irish Classics. Join the star of Celtic Thunder and America’s favorite Irish son, Emmet Cahill, for an evening of wonderful holiday music for the whole family to enjoy. Please purchase tickets here.
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