Opening of Jubilee 2025
The 2025 Jubilee Year began with the opening of the Holy Doors by Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on December 24. In the Diocese of Tyler, the opening Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, December 29 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate...
2024 Advent Message
My Dear Brothers and Sisters:Advent is upon us – a time to prepare our hearts for the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and his return at the end of time.The penitential nature of the season of Advent allows us time to reflect on our personal weaknesses that...
Dispensation granted for Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception
This year, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, which is ordinarily celebrated on December 8, is transferred to the following day, December 9, since December 8 will be dedicated to the celebration of the second Sunday of Advent. Accounting for the difficulties...
Annual Red Mass, October 7, 2024
The Diocese of Tyler will celebrate the annual Red Mass on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 6pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler. Very Rev. Doug Jeffers, JCL, Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Austin, will be the homilist. The Red Mass is a tradition...
Pope Francis’ 2024 Easter Message
As we continue to celebrate the Easter season, read Pope Francis’ Easter message. You can find the link here.Upcoming Events
May 2026
May 25 2026
Chancery Closed – Memorial Day
Tyler - Chancery
May 28 2026
VIRTUS Initial Training Session (English)
Longview - St. Mary
May 28 2026
VIRTUS Recertification Training Session (Spanish)
Jacksonville - Our Lady of Sorrows
May 28 2026
VIRTUS Initial Training Session (English)
St. Mary’s Catholic Campus Ministry
May 29 2026
VIRTUS Recertification Training Session (Spanish)
Lindale - Holy Family
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