W(holy) Taking Care of You: Six Ways to Uplift Your Mental Health
You hear it all the time – the endless list of tips on how to protect your physical health. Practices for maintaining spiritual health are shared by our parish priests, and those in our faith community. Thankfully, a third vein of advice is arriving with it,...
Knights of Columbus Make Significant Charitable Contributions in the Diocese of Tyler
The Knights of Columbus representing the Diocese of Tyler have had an active charitable presence within Catholic communities across East Texas. With thirty councils and 2,600 members, the Knights have set goals and surpassed them each year in their quest to meet the...
Father Octavio Suarez (1938-2021)
It is with sadness that Bishop Strickland announces the death of Father Octavio Suarez. We rejoice in the confident knowledge that he is at peace. Father Octavio passed away peacefully on April 22, 2021, in Medellin, Colombia, with his sisters by his side. He was 83....
East Texas Missionaries: Redemptorists Serve Vietnamese Communities in the Diocese
As a diocese spanning over a significant geographical area, the Diocese of Tyler is a home to a great diversity of peoples and cultures. Many people have found a home in East Texas and are blessed to be able to grow in their faith here in the diocese. This is true for...
Open Wide the Door
“Do not be afraid! Open, indeed, open wide the doors to Christ! Open to his saving power…Do not be afraid!” Pope St. John Paul II Before kindergarten graduation, my classmates and I were each given a sheet of paper. We were told to draw what we wanted to do when...Upcoming Events
September 2026
Sep 05 2026
VIRTUS Recertification Training Session (English)
Kilgore - Christ the King
Sep 05 2026
VIRTUS Recertification Training Session (Spanish)
Kilgore - Christ the King
Sep 07 2026
Chancery Closed – Labor Day
Tyler - Chancery
Sep 09 2026
VIRTUS Initial Training Session (Spanish)
Lindale - Holy Family
Sep 12 - 13 2026
Three to Get Married Retreat Weekend (Tyler)
Tyler - Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
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