The Catholic Diocese of Tyler

Mass to Consecrate Russia and Ukraine – March 25

Mass to Consecrate Russia and Ukraine – March 25

by | Mar 18, 2022 | Liturgy

Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of Tyler will join Pope Francis and other Catholic bishops around the world in consecrating Russia and Ukraine to the Immaculate Heart of Mary on Friday, March 25, 2022. The Mass, celebrated for the Solemnity of the Annunciation, will begin...
The Season of Lent 2022

The Season of Lent 2022

by | Mar 1, 2022 | Liturgy

Lent is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It’s a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection at Easter. During Lent, we seek the Lord in prayer by reading...
Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass: Feb. 12

Diocesan Marriage Anniversary Mass: Feb. 12

by | Jan 12, 2022 | Liturgy

All couples in the Diocese of Tyler who are celebrating their 5th, 15th, 25th, 40th, or 50th+ anniversaries in the year 2022 are cordially invited to attend the Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass celebrated by Bishop Joseph Strickland on Saturday, Feb. 12, 2022. The...
Easter 2021: He is risen, Alleluia!

Easter 2021: He is risen, Alleluia!

by | Apr 5, 2021 | Liturgy

Easter is the most important liturgical time for Catholics. It celebrates Jesus’s victory of sin and death and salvation for mankind. It is God’s greatest act of love to redeem mankind. The Easter Vigil is the “Mother of All Vigils.” Easter...
The Season of Lent 2022

Lent 2021: Preparing for the Celebration of Easter

by | Mar 3, 2021 | Liturgy

Lent is a 40 day season of prayer, fasting, and almsgiving that begins on Ash Wednesday and ends at sundown on Holy Thursday. It’s a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection at Easter. During Lent, we seek the Lord in prayer by reading...
2021: Year of St. Joseph

2021: Year of St. Joseph

by | Jan 14, 2021 | Liturgy

Pope Francis has announced a Year of St. Joseph in honor of the 150th anniversary of the proclamation of Joseph as patron of the Universal Church. The year began Dec. 8, 2020, and concludes on Dec. 8, 2021. In his Apostolic Letter entitled Patris corde (“With a...