A Message from Bishop Joe Vásquez

A Message from Bishop Joe Vásquez

Dear Priests, Deacons, Religious and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Tyler: Pope Francis appointed me as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Tyler on November 11, 2023. I accept the Holy Father’s trust in me and ask for your prayers as I take on this...
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...