by Elizabeth Slaten | Aug 15, 2025 | Bishop, News
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In response to the devastating flooding in Central Texas in July, a special collection was taken up at all the Masses throughout the diocese to support relief efforts. We had a beautiful response to this special collection,...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Jul 7, 2025 | Bishop, News
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, The effects of the devastation from the flooding in Central Texas continues to unfold in the lives of so many in our state. Please keep all those affected in your prayers during this time, especially commending to the Lord all...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Jun 17, 2025 | Bishop
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As we approach the mid-point of the Jubilee Year, I want to encourage you to be part of a Pilgrimage of Hope. As you know, Pope Francis, of blessed memory, established Hope as the theme of this Jubilee: hope which “does not...
by Peyton Low | Jun 5, 2025 | Bishop, News
On the Solemnity of Pentecost, Bishop Gregory Kelly has issued his first pastoral letter to the people of the Diocese of Tyler, titled “…until Christ be Formed in You.” In this letter, Bishop Kelly reflects on his first 100 days as bishop and shares a vision for the...
by Elizabeth Slaten | May 8, 2025 | Bishop, News
Habemus Papam! We have a pope! It is with great joy that we receive the news that Cardinal Robert Francis Prevost has been elected as the Bishop of Rome and the Successor of Peter the Apostle, choosing the name Leo. Born in Chicago, Pope Leo XIV was ordained a priest...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Apr 21, 2025 | Bishop, News
It is with great sorrow that I learned early this morning of the passing of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. I have been impressed and inspired by Pope Francis’ work, mission and ministry in the Church, particularly for his attention to the dignity of immigrants and of...