Life and Justice

Protecting the Dignity of the Human Person

Through efforts aimed at Life and Justice, our primary mission is centered on Catholic Social Teaching’s recognition of human dignity of life for all persons from conception to natural death, welcoming immigrants, and caring for prisoners.

These efforts include: sanctity of life, outreach to the poor, care for the sick, prison/jail ministry and restorative justice, supporting mothers in need, special needs, immigration and refugee services, Encourage Apostolate, miscarriage and infant loss support, post-abortion healing, medical ethics, end of life care, racial harmony, care for the environment and creation, and faithful citizenship.

Our goal is to spread the Gospel through education, advocacy and pastoral support for the marginalized while assisting parishes and apostolates to develop social ministry programs.

Life and Justice News

Los Obispos de los Estados Unidos emiten un “Mensaje Especial” sobre Inmigración; El Obispo Kelly pide oraciones y solidaridad

Nov 13, 2025 | Bishop, Life and Justice

“La Iglesia, como madre, camina con los que caminan. Donde el mundo ve una amenaza, ella ve hijos; donde se levantan muros, ella construye puentes. Sabe que el anuncio del Evangelio sólo es creíble cuando se traduce en gestos de cercanía y de acogida; y que en cada...

U.S. Bishops Issue “Special Message” on Immigration; Bishop Kelly Asks for Prayers and Solidarity

Nov 12, 2025 | Bishop, Life and Justice, News

"The Church, like a mother, accompanies those who are walking. Where the world sees threats, she sees children; where walls are built, she builds bridges. She knows that her proclamation of the Gospel is credible only when it is translated into gestures of closeness...

Bishop Kelly unites with Texas bishops in response to court’s decision on status of DACA recipients in Texas

Nov 4, 2025 | Bishop, Life and Justice, News

To the Priests and Faithful of the Diocese of Tyler, Today my brother bishops and I have issued a statement regarding the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, on the status of DACA recipients in Texas. This decision is likely to significantly...