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Latest News from the Diocese of Tyler
¿Qué Pasa? – October 1, 2026
Three to Thrive Retreat for Couples (English): The Diocese of Tyler and Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nacogdoches are hosting a Three to Thrive: United at the Altar Retreat featuring Sara Noble of Mystical Rose Counseling and Mike and Normal Alzamora. The this...
Message from Bishop Kelly for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees
“Even just one of these children.” (cf. Mt 18:10) This is the theme our Holy Father, Pope Leo, chose this year for the 112th World Day of Migrants and Refugees that we commemorate on September 27, 2026. In his message for World Day of Migrants and Refugees, the Holy...
Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance Masses
Each year, October 15 is a special day of Pregnancy and Infant Loss Remembrance. This year, Holy Hours and Masses will be held across the Diocese of Tyler. These are for anyone who has experienced the loss of a child whether by miscarriage, stillbirth, or early infant...
Reflection from Bishop Kelly on the 25th Anniversary of 9/11
September 11, 2001. It is one of those dates people remember exactly where they were and what they were doing when the news came: planes flying into the Twin Towers. An image played over and over on that clear, bright September day. Another plane flying into the...
Diocese Bestows Herzig Award to Deacon and Lupe Natera
Bishop Gregory Kelly presented the 2026 Bishop Charles E. Herzig Humanitarian Award to Deacon Ruben and Lupe Natera of Whitehouse during Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler on Sunday, September 6. Celebrating fifty-four years of marriage,...
¿Qué Pasa? – September 1, 2026
St. James Catholic Church Women’s Retreat: St. James Catholic Church in Sulphur Springs (297 Texas St., Sulphur Springs, TX 75482) is hosting a women’s retreat on Saturday, September 19, 2026 from 9:00 a.m.-5:00 p.m. The theme for the retreat is...
Seminarian Nathaniel Hall Admitted to Candidacy
Seminarian Nathaniel Hall was admitted to candidacy for Holy Orders during a Mass celebrated by Bishop Gregory Kelly on July 31, the Feast of St. Ignatius of Loyola, at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler. Admission to candidacy is an important step...
¿Qué Pasa? – August 3, 2026
Diocesan Formation Conference: The Diocesan Formation Conference will be on Saturday, August 8, 2026 from 8:00 a.m.-4:00 p.m at Bishop Gorman School in Tyler. Join us for a day of catechetical formation featuring keynote speaker Adrián Alberto...
Father Hank Lanik appointed Vicar General for the Diocese of Tyler
Bishop Gregory Kelly is pleased to announce the appointment of Very Rev. Hank Lanik as Vicar General for the Diocese of Tyler, effective immediately. Previously held by Bishop John Gomez before his appointment as bishop of the Diocese of Laredo, this role is vital to...
Letter of Pope Leo XIV on the 250th Anniversary of the United States
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, May God bless you and your families and friends as we mark together on this July 4, the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence. May the God-given rights to life, liberty and the pursuit of...
Upcoming Events
October 2026
Son Tres Los Que Se Casan: Retiro de Convalidaciones (Texarkana)
Three to Thrive: United at the Altar
VIRTUS Initial Training Session (English)
Red Mass
