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Vatican II Becomes Reality in Tyler: Laity Step Up and Take Over the Pro-Life Movement
Kevin Kukla met Milissa Ackron in Ann Arbor, Michigan, in 2007 for the first time when she agreed to train him in pro-life sidewalk counseling. Since then both of them — as single and then married people — have saved the lives of many babies. These were children...
Spiritual Reading for the Advent Season
“Only God knows the good that can come about by reading one good Catholic book.” St. John Bosco As we get ready to enter into a new liturgical year with the start of Advent, many Christians will strive to take up new habits to help them grow in holiness. One of these...
Support Seminarians for Giving Tuesday
Giving Tuesday is a movement focused on giving to your favorite causes after reflection and Thanksgiving. This year we're focused on one of our favorite causes: our seminarians. Please support seminarians with a gift, at any level, at www.dioceseoftyler.org/baa2022....
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...
The Priesthood is Still Relevant: Local Shares Vocation Story
Twelve-year-old Isaac Oviedo grinned on the Sunday he could finally ring the bells as an altar server during the consecration of the Eucharist. He sneaked a peek towards his parents, who gazed at the host and bowed their heads in veneration. Years later, Maria and...
El sacerdocio sigue siendo relevante: Un local comparte su historia de vocación
Isaac Oviedo, de 12 años, sonrió con una mueca mostrando los dientes el domingo que por fin pudo tocar las campanas como monaguillo durante la consagración de la Eucaristía. Miró disimuladamente hacia sus padres, que contemplaban la hostia e inclinaban la cabeza en...
Bishop Strickland Blesses Future Home of Holy Family Academy of Van Zandt County
Bishop Joseph Strickland was in Canton, Texas October 2, 2022 and blessed the future home of Holy Family Academy of Van Zandt County. The school facility, which was formerly a Baptist church and education center, is currently undergoing major renovation in preparation...
Texas Needs Fatima Rosary Rally Schedule, 2022-2023
On May 13, 1917, the Blessed Mother appeared to three children in Fatima, Portugal. She would appear to these children once a month for the next six months. In the last of these apparitions on October 13, 1917, the day known for “the Miracle of the Sun”, the Blessed...
Family Life Department Expands Marriage Formation with Spanish Marriage Conference
“The entire day was such a joyful experience,” Deanna Johnston, Director of Family Life at the St. Philip Institute in the Diocese of Tyler, said about the marriage conference held at St. Matthew’s in Longview this summer. “Over the past few years we have hosted...
El Departamento de Vida Familiar amplía la formación para el matrimonio en la diócesis con una conferencia matrimonial en español
“Todo el día fue una experiencia muy alegre”, dijo Deanna Johnston, directora de Vida Familiar del Instituto San Felipe de la Diócesis de Tyler, sobre la conferencia matrimonial celebrada en San Mateo, Longview este verano. “En los últimos años hemos organizado...
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Son Tres Los Que Se Casan: Retiro de CONVALIDACIONES (Texarkana)
Three to Get Married – English Retreat (May 3-4, 2024)
Rooted & Rising: Youth Ministers Formation Day
VIRTUS Training (English)