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...
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...
Catholic Schools Office to host webinars on Texas Education Freedom Accounts
The diocesan Catholic Schools office will host two free webinars on the Texas Education Freedom Accounts to provide program details and information on the application process. The Texas Education Freedom Accounts, also known as the Education Savings Account...Upcoming Events
December 2025
Dec 06 2025
Cycle Prep Workshop (by Pearl & Thistle)
Texarkana - Sacred Heart
Dec 08 2025
Chancery Closed – Immaculate Conception
Tyler - Chancery
Dec 09 2025
VIRTUS Recertification Training Session (English)
Longview - St. Mary
Dec 09 2025
Seminario web de información sobre las Cuentas de Libertad Educativa de Texas
Dec 10 2025
VIRTUS Initial Training Session (English)
Mt. Pleasant - St. Michael
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