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Portraying God’s Anointed: An Interview with Michael Iskander
On May 5, 2026, while attending an event at Veritatis Splendor in Winona, Texas, Michael Iskander, who plays the titular character in Amazon’s hit show House of David, took part in an interview for the Catholic East Texas magazine. CET: You play David in House of...
Qué Pasa? – May 4, 2026
Texas Needs Fatima Rosary Rally: Texas Needs Fatima Ministry is hosting a Eucharistic Bi-lingual Rosary Rally at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic Church (100 South Tammye Lane, Madisonville, TX 77864) on May 16, 2026 from 1:00pm-2:30pm. All...
Pope Leo Appoints Father John Gomez as Bishop of Laredo
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...
Melissa Briscoe Named Chief Financial Officer
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...
Diocese to Host New Initiative to Inspire Vocations to the Priesthood
On Good Shepherd Sunday, the first Called By Name campaign will launch in the Diocese of Tyler. At weekend Masses on Saturday, April 25 and Sunday, April 26, priests have been invited to share their own vocation stories, giving the faithful insight into the...
Pope Leo XIV and His Call for Peace
Here in Tyler, we are far from the war and the consequences of the war save for higher prices at the pump. We are witnesses to an extraordinary exchange between our spiritual leader, Leo XIV and our civil leader, the president. Our Holy Father is not a...
Strong Named Assistant Superintendent of Schools
Bishop Gregory Kelly is pleased to announce the appointment of Christie Strong as Assistant Superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Tyler. Strong, who will continue to serve as the principal of St. Gregory Cathedral School in Tyler, began her role...
The Smallest of All the Seeds, Easter Message 2026
Throughout the history of the living, the origins of anything new have always been small, practically invisible, and easily overlooked. The Lord himself has told us that “heaven” in this world is like a mustard seed, the smallest of all the seeds (Mt 13:31-32), yet...
Qué Pasa? – April 1, 2026
Texas Needs Fatima Rosary Rally: Texas Needs Fatima Ministry is hosting a Eucharistic Bi-lingual Rosary Rally at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Texarkana (4505 Elizabeth St., Texarkana, TX 75503). The event will be on Saturday, April 11, 2026 from...
Prayer for Peace: Message from Bishop Kelly
Each month the Holy Father issues a prayer petition for the month. It is providential that his petition for the month of March is for disarmament and peace. “Let us pray that nations move toward effective disarmament, particularly nuclear disarmament, and that...
Upcoming Events
May 2026
VIRTUS Initial Training Session (English)
Chancery Closed – Memorial Day
VIRTUS Initial Training Session (English)
VIRTUS Recertification Training Session (Spanish)