Bishop Kelly’s Ash Wednesday Reflection, 2026

Bishop Kelly’s Ash Wednesday Reflection, 2026

Doce me passionem Tuam. This is a prayer to Christ: “Teach me your passion.” A medical doctor speaking at the National Catholic Bioethics Center workshop for bishops earlier in February referenced this prayer, one he gives to his patients. It shifts the focus from...
Christmas Reflection from Bishop Kelly, 2025

Christmas Reflection from Bishop Kelly, 2025

En Español There is an intimate connection between the wood of the crib and the wood of the cross. Between the mystery of the Incarnation, Christ’s birth in Bethlehem 2000 years ago, and his crucifixion some 33 years later. Familiar Christmas carols often reflect this...
Christmas Reflection from Bishop Kelly, 2025

Una reflexión navideña del Obispo Kelly, 2025

Existe una conexión íntima entre la madera del pesebre y la madera de la cruz. Entre el misterio de la Encarnación, el nacimiento de Cristo en Belén hace 2000 años, y su crucifixión unos 33 años después. Los villancicos familiares reflejan a menudo esta...
Thanksgiving Message from Bishop Kelly

Thanksgiving Message from Bishop Kelly

To the Priests and People of the Diocese of Tyler at Thanksgiving November 27, 2025 I have been with you as your bishop now for just over nine months. The call to serve as the Bishop of Tyler has been a motive of deep gratitude to God. You have been very much in my...