Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Decision

Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Decision

In response to the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Bishop Joseph E. Strickland issued the following statement:  “It is with great joy that we receive the news of the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court on Dobbs v....
Diocese to Mark Jan. 22 and Nine Days for Life

Diocese to Mark Jan. 22 and Nine Days for Life

In the Untied States, Jan. 22 is designated by the U.S. bishops as a particular day of prayer and penance, called the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” The over 60 million abortions since the 1973 decisions of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton...
40 Days for Life Set for Sept. 22 to Oct. 31

40 Days for Life Set for Sept. 22 to Oct. 31

The annual 40 Days for Life campaign in the Diocese of Tyler kicks-off on Sept. 19 and runs from Sept. 22 to Oct. 31. 40 Days for Life is an independent effort but carries out the campaign with the support of the diocesan Sanctity of Life Office. Participants can...
2021 Sanctity of Life Banquet Set for Oct. 11

2021 Sanctity of Life Banquet Set for Oct. 11

You are invited to join the Diocese of Tyler for the 6th Annual East Texas Sanctity of Life Banquet with featured speaker Ashley Bratcher. Bratcher is an actress who has starred in Christian films in the U.S. This year’s banquet will take place on Monday, Oct. 11 at 6...
USCCB 9 Days for Life 2021

USCCB 9 Days for Life 2021

9 Days for Life is a novena for the protection of human life. Each day’s intention is accompanied by a short reflection and suggested actions to help build a culture of life. This year, the novena will be prayed from Jan. 21 to Jan. 29.  To learn more or participate,...