The Catholic Diocese of Tyler

Pastoral Letter from Bishop Strickland, September 2023

Pastoral Letter from Bishop Strickland, September 2023

September 5, 2023 My Dear Sons and Daughters in Christ: I write to you today to discuss more fully the first basic truth that I spoke of in my first pastoral letter: “Christ established One Church—the Catholic Church—and, therefore, only the Catholic Church provides...
Father Mark P. Dunne: 1972-2023

Father Mark P. Dunne: 1972-2023

Rev. Mark P. Dunne, a priest of the Diocese of Tyler and pastor of Sacred Heart Parish in Mt. Vernon, Texas, passed away on Aug. 4, 2023, in Tyler at age 50. A Vigil for the Deceased and Rosary will be celebrated at Sacred Heart Parish in Mt. Vernon on Tuesday, Aug. 8...
Priest Assignments: Summer 2023

Priest Assignments: Summer 2023

After due consultation and prayerful reflection, and to provide for the proper care of souls entrusted to him, Bishop Joseph E. Strickland is pleased to announce the following pastoral assignments and appointments for the Diocese of Tyler. All assignments are...
Celebrating Easter 2023

Celebrating Easter 2023

As we celebrate this Easter season, we take time to reflect on the incredible gift that has been given to us through Christ’s sacrifice and resurrection. Let us rejoice and give thanks for the promise of eternal life in Christ that we have been given, and let us...