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Special Message from East Texas Hospitals
Bishop Joseph E. Strickland is sharing the following joint statement from CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances and UT Health East Texas hospitals, issued on Nov. 23, 2020: CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances & UT Health East Texas Joint Statement - COVID-19 To the...
Special Collection for Catholic Charities-Diocese of Tyler
Dear Priests, Parishioners, and Friends, With deep gratitude, I am honored to share that our bishop has scheduled a second collection for Catholic Charities-Diocese of Tyler this November 21-22, 2020. Did You Know? Catholic Charities distributed over $100,000 to...
Almost Forty Acolytes Installed to Serve Parishes
Thirty-eight men from across the Diocese of Tyler were instituted into the Ministry of Acolyte by Bishop Joseph E. Strickland on Nov. 7 at the Chapel of Sts. Peter and Paul in Tyler. Acolytes serve at the altar and aid the priest and deacon. They assist with the...
2020 Herzig Award Presented to CHRISTUS Mother Frances
Bishop Joseph Strickland presented the annual Bishop Charles E. Herzig Humanitarian Award to CHRISTUS Mother Frances Hospital in Tyler during Mass at the Cathedral of the Immaculate on Sunday, Sept. 14. The physicians, nurses,...
Rosary Congress October 2020
In conjunction with the conclusion of the Year of the Eucharist in the Diocese of Tyler, a Diocesan Rosary Congress will be held from Oct. 2-9 at various parishes around the diocese. Please see this link for more information: 2020 Rosary Congress (PDF)
40 Days for Life Tyler: Sept. 23 to Nov. 1
From Sept. 23 through Nov. 1, 2020, you’re invited to join other Christians participating in the 40 Days for Life Fall campaign. Everyone is asked to pray and to fast for the end to abortion. You are encouraged to join in the prayer vigil held across the street from...
Pastoral Letter to Conclude the Year of the Eucharist
To prepare for the conclusion of the Year of the Eucharist tin the Diocese of Tyler, Bishop Joseph Strickland has written a reflection to the faithful of the diocese. Dear Faithful of the Diocese of Tyler, Our 2020 liturgical year has been more challenging than most...
“Gift of Life Community Blood Drive” – July 29
The Diocese of Tyler Sanctity of Life Office, Catholic Charities East Texas, Knights of Columbus, CHRISTUS Trinity Mother Frances, St. Philip Institute of Catechesis and Evangelization and Bishop Thomas K. Gorman School, are partnering with Carter BloodCare on a ...
Wearing Masks at Public Liturgies
To the Clergy, Religious, and Lay Faithful of the Diocese of Tyler: As we continue to face the public health crisis created by COVID-19, the situation in Texas has become extremely concerning. Yesterday, Governor Greg Abbott issued an Executive Order requiring all...
Assignments and Appointments: June 2020
After due consultation and prayerful reflection, and in order to provide for the proper care of souls entrusted to him, Bishop Joseph E. Strickland is pleased to announce the following pastoral assignments and appointments for the Diocese of Tyler. All assignments are...
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