Diocesan Formation Conference: The Diocesan Formation Conference will be on Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m at Bishop Gorman School in Tyler. Join us for a day of catechetical formation featuring keynote speaker Adrián Alberto Herrera, associate director of Evangelization and Catechesis from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The day will also include Mass, breakout sessions for all areas of formation, lunch, vendors and more! This conference is for all catechists, youth ministers, and faith formation leaders and volunteers in the Diocese of Tyler. Online registration has closed, but you can purchase tickets at the conference on August 8th. Find more information here.
Texas Needs Fatima Rosary Rally: Texas Needs Fatima Ministry will host a Eucharistic Rosary Rally at St. Luke’s Catholic Church in Wills Point (312 W. O’Neal St., Wills Point, TX) on Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 1:00-2:30 p.m. All are welcome to attend. Visit texasneedsfatima.org for more information and for any updates to the schedule.
Class on St. Luke, the First Church Historian: Fr. Gavin Vaverek will be hosting a formation series titled “St. Luke, First Church Historian” at Our Lady of Victory Parish in Paris (3300 Clarksville St. Paris, TX) on August 10, 11, and 12, 2026 from 9:00-11:00 a.m. or 6:30-8:30 p.m. This formation series will answer questions such as Who was St. Luke? How does he understand the experience of Jesus and the early Church? and Would St. Luke like “The Chosen”? The sessions can be attended live or by Zoom. Email olv@olvparis.org to register and to receive a Zoom link.
Relic of St. Maximilian Kolbe in Tyler: For the memorial of St. Maximilian Kolbe and the 85th anniversary of the death of this priest and martyr, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception (423 S Broadway Ave, Tyler, TX 75702) is hosting an “Evening with a Saint” on Friday, August 14, 2026. The event includes veneration of the relic of St. Maximilian Kolbe from 3:00-5:30 p.m. in the Cathedral, Evening Prayer at 5:30 p.m., a procession of the relic to the Cathedral Center at 6:00 p.m., followed by a showing of “Triumph of the Heart” a movie about St. Maximilian Kolbe at 6:30 p.m. (Note: the movie is not appropriate for children under 15.)
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 August, 28, 2926 at 11:00 a.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
September 2026
Project Rachel Online Healing Group: Project Rachel Hope and Healing Ministry will begin an online healing group in early September 2026 for those who are in need of healing after an abortion experience. This group will meet for approximately eight weeks. To register call 903-539-2941 or email mary.projectrachel@protonmail.com. The last day to register for this group is Thursday, August 27, 2026.
Diocese of Tyler Cup: Our Lady of Victory Catholic Church in Paris is hosting a Diocesan Catholic Soccer Tournament. This tournament will bring together parishes from across the diocese for faith, fellowship, competition and community. It is inspired by the Communio Diocesan Cup hosted by the Diocese of Dallas. The tournament will be September 12-13, 2026. Teams must be registered by August 27, 2026. Learn more about the Diocese of Tyler Cup, the rules of the tournament and how to register your team here, or contact Jenifer Farfan at yeniferfarfan71@gmail.com or 903-517-0887.
St. James Catholic Church Women’s Retreat: St. James Catholic Church in Sulphur Springs (297 Texas St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482) is hosting a women’s retreat on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The theme for the retreat is “Surrender. Grace. Forgiveness.” The retreat will include talks from Amanda Malixi and Stacy Farquharson. Spots are limited, so be sure to register soon. Ticket are $60 and include breakfast and lunch. To purchase your ticket visit, https://docs.google.com/forms/d/e/1FAIpQLScOas45K-S4hf0v1zm6OT_QoP_CNpDECjIQEtXJRMpwNmUtGg/viewform
October 2026
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.
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