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...
Bishop Kelly hopes ESA program will support East Texas Families
Last week the Texas Comptroller’s Office published the proposed rules for the Education Savings Account (ESA) program that will be available for the 2026-2027 school year. This program provides parents of students in non-public schools a publicly funded government...
In Gratitude for Your Generosity for Central Texas
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,...
Bishop Kelly Announces Special Collection for Central Texas
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...
2025 Jubilee Letter from Bishop Kelly
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...Upcoming Events
September 2026
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Son Tres Los Que Se Casan: Retiro Prematrimonial (Nacogdoches)
Nacogdoches - Sacred Heart
Sep 19 2026
VIRTUS Initial Training Session (English)
Lindale - Holy Family
Sep 22 2026
VIRTUS Recertification Training Session (English)
Longview - St. Mary
Sep 24 2026
VIRTUS Recertification Training Session (Spanish)
Tyler - Our Lady of Guadalupe
Sep 26 2026
VIRTUS Initial Training Session (English)
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