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German Bishops’ Error and True Development of Doctrine
"The time is sure to come when people will not accept sound teaching, but their ears will be itching for anything new and they will collect themselves a whole series of teachers according to their own tastes; and then they will shut their ears to the truth…" 2 Tim....
A Pastoral Reflection for the Eucharistic Revival
As we continue this time of Eucharistic Revival, I have been considering the best ways I can promote reverent reception of the Body and Blood, Soul and Divinity of Jesus Christ. As your shepherd, I know that the worthy and reverent reception of the Eucharist is...
2023 Bishop’s Annual Appeal
The 2023 Bishop’s Annual Appeal: Living Out Our Baptismal Calling is an invitation towards saintliness, to a rejection of sin, and to re-committing every day to Jesus Christ. Join us in support of ministries that help us carry out our baptismal calling. Thank you....
Year of Baptism & St. John the Baptist
Last year, I announced my plan as your shepherd to focus on the seven sacraments of our faith for the coming seven years. For the 2022 liturgical year, our diocesan focus was on the Eucharist and the call to deepen our faith in Jesus especially as he is with us in his...
In Memoriam: Pope Benedict XVI
Bishop Joseph E. Strickland and the clergy of the Diocese of Tyler will celebrate a memorial Mass for Benedict XVI on Friday, Jan. 6 at 6 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler. The retired pope died on Dec. 31 in Rome. Pope Francis is scheduled...
Giving Tuesday 2023
GivingTuesday is a movement focused on giving to your favorite causes after reflection and Thanksgiving. This year we focus on one of our favorite causes: our seminarians. Please support us with a gift, at any level, at www.dioceseoftyler.org/baa2022. Gifts to the...
Diocese Partners with VIRTUS for Safe Environment
The Diocese of Tyler is pleased to announce a partnership with VIRTUS® to help train and educate Church personnel in the diocese about safe environments for minors and vulnerable adults. VIRTUS’ Protecting God’s Children® training program will be incorporated into the...
Daughters of Mary, Israel’s Hope Welcomed in Tyler
Bishop Joseph E. Strickland has welcomed the Daughters of Mary, Mother of Israel’s Hope, a Public Association of the Faithful, to the Diocese of Tyler. The association, founded in 2011 in Tulsa, Oklahoma, is led by Mother Miriam of the Lamb of God. It will be located...
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....
Oviedo, Torres to be Ordained Priests
In liturgies in Tyler and Mexico City, Deacons Isaac Oviedo and Mario Torres will be ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Tyler in June. Oviedo’s ordination is scheduled for Saturday, June 18 at 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler....
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