A Time to Stay Awake: Advent Message from Bishop Kelly
The culture of the American Christmas season that begins in October and ends with the after-Christmas sales overwhelms the Catholic season of Advent. Yet this does not relieve us from knowing the reason for the Advent season: to “stay awake” and to look for the signs...
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...
Los Obispos de los Estados Unidos emiten un “Mensaje Especial” sobre Inmigración; El Obispo Kelly pide oraciones y solidaridad
“La Iglesia, como madre, camina con los que caminan. Donde el mundo ve una amenaza, ella ve hijos; donde se levantan muros, ella construye puentes. Sabe que el anuncio del Evangelio sólo es creíble cuando se traduce en gestos de cercanía y de acogida; y que en cada...
U.S. Bishops Issue “Special Message” on Immigration; Bishop Kelly Asks for Prayers and Solidarity
“The Church, like a mother, accompanies those who are walking. Where the world sees threats, she sees children; where walls are built, she builds bridges. She knows that her proclamation of the Gospel is credible only when it is translated into gestures of...
Bishop Kelly unites with Texas bishops in response to court’s decision on status of DACA recipients in Texas
To the Priests and Faithful of the Diocese of Tyler, Today my brother bishops and I have issued a statement regarding the decision of the U.S. Court of Appeals, Fifth Circuit, on the status of DACA recipients in Texas. This decision is likely to significantly...Upcoming Events
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