The Catholic Diocese of Tyler

Celebrating Advent 2020

Celebrating Advent 2020

by | Dec 9, 2020 | Liturgy

The Advent season is a time of preparation that directs our hearts and minds to Christ’s second coming at the end of time and also to the annual celebration of the Lord’s birth on Christmas. The final days of Advent, from December 17 to December 24, focus particularly...
Statement on Vaccines

Statement on Vaccines

by | Dec 8, 2020 | Bishop

Bishop Joseph Strickland has released a statement calling on Catholics to reject certain vaccines for COVID-19. READ: Bishop Strickland’s Statement (Dec. 8, 2020)
Special Message from East Texas Hospitals

Special Message from East Texas Hospitals

by | Nov 24, 2020 | COVID-19

Bishop Joseph E. Strickland is sharing the following joint statement from CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances and UT Health East Texas hospitals, issued on Nov. 23, 2020: CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances & UT Health East Texas Joint Statement – COVID-19 To the...
Almost Forty Acolytes Installed to Serve Parishes

Almost Forty Acolytes Installed to Serve Parishes

by | Nov 7, 2020 | Liturgy

Thirty-eight men from across the Diocese of Tyler were instituted into the Ministry of Acolyte by Bishop Joseph E. Strickland on Nov. 7 at the Chapel of Sts. Peter and Paul in Tyler. Acolytes serve at the altar and aid the priest and deacon. They assist with the...