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This Thursday evening, June 10, the Vigil of the Solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, I will be with the bishops of the United States gathered for the Spring Assembly of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) in Orlando, Florida. That evening...

Rev. William E. Palmer, a priest of the Diocese of Tyler and Pastor of St. Mary of the Cenacle Parish in New Boston, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the age of 65. The visitation and Vigil for the Deceased will be held on Sunday, June 14, at 6...

After due consultation and prayerful reflection, and to provide for the proper care of souls entrusted to him, Bishop Gregory Kelly is pleased to announce the following pastoral assignments and appointments for the Diocese of Tyler. All assignments are effective July...

At their Plenary Assembly in November of last year, the U.S. Bishops announced plans to consecrate the nation to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. The consecration will take place on June 11, 2026, as part of the celebrations for the 250th anniversary of the signing of the...

Pope Leo XIV has appointed Very Rev. John J. Gomez, JCL, Vicar General of the Diocese of Tyler, as the second bishop of the Diocese of Laredo. The appointment was announced in Washington, D.C., on May 1, 2026, by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, Apostolic Nuncio to...

Bishop Gregory Kelly has appointed Melissa Briscoe as Chief Financial Officer for the Diocese of Tyler, effective April 7, 2026. In her role, Briscoe will oversee the Diocese’s financial operations, including accounting, reporting, and budgeting, and will guide...