The Catholic Diocese of Tyler

Diocesan Rosary Novena Oct. 7 to Nov. 30

Diocesan Rosary Novena Oct. 7 to Nov. 30

by | Oct 2, 2021 | Bishop

Bishop Joseph E. Strickland is encouraging the faithful of the Diocese of Tyler to participate in a 54-Day Rosary Novena beginning Oct. 7. During the Novena, Bishop Strickland asks those praying to reflect on 1 John 4:16 – “We have come to know and to...
Welcome to East Texas: Message for Newcomers

Welcome to East Texas: Message for Newcomers

by | Jun 20, 2021 | Bishop

Dear Newcomers to the Diocese of Tyler, I want to welcome you wholeheartedly to East Texas and the Diocese of Tyler. Let us pray that your move to the piney woods is filled with blessings and new opportunities. I’m sure that as you get settled it will be very evident...
Letter from Bishop Strickland to the Flock of Tyler

Letter from Bishop Strickland to the Flock of Tyler

by | Jun 11, 2021 | Bishop

Dear Flock of Tyler, As we move through these post-Pentecost days of Ordinary Time, let us continue to seek the peace and guidance of the Holy Spirit. As your bishop, I want to address the controversy that the Church is facing at this time regarding our national...
Statement on Vaccines

Statement on Vaccines

by | Dec 8, 2020 | Bishop

Bishop Joseph Strickland has released a statement calling on Catholics to reject certain vaccines for COVID-19. READ: Bishop Strickland’s Statement (Dec. 8, 2020)
2020 Herzig Award Presented to CHRISTUS Mother Frances

2020 Herzig Award Presented to CHRISTUS Mother Frances

by | Sep 22, 2020 | Bishop

Bishop Joseph Strickland presented the annual Bishop Charles E. Herzig Humanitarian Award to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler during Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate on Sunday, Sept. 14. The physicians, nurses, and health professionals of the hospital...
Pastoral Letter to Conclude the Year of the Eucharist

Pastoral Letter to Conclude the Year of the Eucharist

by | Jul 12, 2020 | Bishop

To prepare for the conclusion of the Year of the Eucharist tin the Diocese of Tyler, Bishop Joseph Strickland has written a reflection to the faithful of the diocese.  Dear Faithful of the Diocese of Tyler, Our 2020 liturgical year has been more challenging than most...