National Eucharistic Revival: 2022-2025

National Eucharistic Revival: 2022-2025

“I am the living bread that came down from heaven; whoever eats this bread will live forever; and the bread that I will give is my flesh for the life of the world.” – John 6:51 The Bishops of the United States are calling for a three-year grassroots revival of...
Festival Week of the Virgin Mary: Dec. 5-12

Festival Week of the Virgin Mary: Dec. 5-12

As bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, I invite the faithful of the diocese to enter into a Festival Week of the Immaculate Virgin Mary celebrating the 2nd Sunday of Advent, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the 3rd Sunday of...
2022: Year of Mary and the Eucharist

2022: Year of Mary and the Eucharist

As we draw to the close of the Year of Saint Joseph, we give thanks for all of the graces and inspirations we have received. Although the Year of Saint Joseph closes officially on December 8, 2021, we will of course continue to be inspired by his model of manly faith....
Bishop’s Statement on Communion and Scandal

Bishop’s Statement on Communion and Scandal

“He himself bore our sins in his body upon the cross, so that, free from sin, we might live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.” 1 Peter 2:24 I feel compelled to speak to you with the clarity that flows from the Word of God and the Deposit of Faith...