Bishop's Office

Bishop Gregory Kelly serves with joy as the fifth Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, shepherding the Catholic faithful of northeast Texas in the name of Christ.

The bishop’s office, together with the diocesan chancery, assists him in the daily ministry of leading, teaching, and sanctifying the Church in this region. Our work is rooted in service—supporting parishes, clergy, religious, and lay faithful in living out the mission of the Gospel.

As a successor to the Apostles, the bishop carries out a ministry entrusted by Christ to his Church. Within his diocese, he is the chief teacher of the faith, the pastor of souls, and the principal steward of the Church’s sacramental and communal life. His ministry is expressed in three key ways:

To Teach:

The bishop is the primary teacher of the Catholic faith in the diocese. He proclaims the Gospel and ensures that the truth of the faith is handed on faithfully through preaching, catechesis, Catholic education, and all forms of evangelization. He supports priests, deacons, catechists, and teachers in this sacred mission.

To Govern:

With pastoral care, the bishop oversees the spiritual and temporal needs of the local Church. He ensures good stewardship of resources, fosters vocations, and provides for the pastoral care of every parish. In union with the universal Church, he applies and upholds Canon Law for the good of the faithful, always seeking to promote justice, communion, and mission.

To Sanctify:

The bishop is entrusted with the spiritual care of his people, especially through the sacraments. He ensures their worthy celebration throughout the diocese, and he alone has the fullness of the sacrament of Holy Orders—ordaining priests and deacons and confirming the faithful with the gift of the Holy Spirit.

Through all these responsibilities, the bishop’s deepest desire is to lead the people of God closer to Christ, the Good Shepherd.

To Contact the Bishop’s Office:

1015 E. Southeast Loop 323
Tyler, Texas 75701

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