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Father Stephen J. Duyka: 1953-2022
Rev. Stephen J. Duyka, a priest of the Diocese of Tyler and pastor of St. Catherine of Siena Parish in Atlanta, Texas, passed away on June 4, 2022, in Texarkana at age 69. The visitation will be held on Wednesday, June 8 from 4 p.m. to 7 p.m. at St. Catherine of Siena...
Steven Chabarria Ordained to the Diaconate
Steven Chabarria, a seminarian of the Diocese of Tyler, was ordained to the transitional diaconate by Bishop Joseph Strickland on May 28, 2022 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler. In his homily, Bishop Strickland said, “We must all recognize...
Sanctity of Life Action Committee to Host First Conference on Bioethics
The Diocese of Tyler Sanctity of Life Action Committee will host their first Symposium on Bioethics, July 1-2, 2022. This special conference titled, Life Matters Symposium, will bring you the Catholic teaching on several hot button issues, including Church teachings...
Prudence for Kids
Prudence is a virtue that helps you think through things and act in ways that are right, good, and pleasing to God. God gives us free will so we can choose to do what is good. Prudence tells us what is good, when to do it, and how to do it. Prudence helps you to know...
ACTS Retreat Ministry Flourishes in the Diocese of Tyler
The ACTS community is a flourishing one in the Diocese of Tyler. The movement began when parishioners from Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Selma, TX worked with the Archdiocese of San Antonio in an effort to expand and build upon the popular Cursillo Retreats. The first...
El ministerio de retiros ACTS florece en la diócesis de Tyler
La comunidad ACTS es una comunidad floreciente en la Diócesis de Tyler. El movimiento comenzó cuando los feligreses de Nuestra Señora del Perpetuo Socorro en Selma, Texas, trabajaron con la Arquidiócesis de San Antonio en un esfuerzo por ampliar y construir los...
Things you can do at home to help your children understand the Mass
There are many parts of the Mass that can be mentioned here to help children understand what's going on in the Mass, but I will focus more broadly on three things: prayer, Scripture, and the family meal. Pope Paul VI said, “The Mass is the most perfect form of...
Cosas que puedes hacer en casa para ayudar a tus hijos a comprender la Misa
Hay muchas partes de la Misa que se pueden mencionar aquí para ayudar a los niños a comprender lo que ocurre en la Misa, pero me centraré de manera más general en tres cosas: la oración, las Escrituras y la comida familiar. El Papa Pablo VI dijo: “La Misa es la...
Texarkana Music Director Appointed as MidAmerica Productions’ Newest Honorary Composer/Conductor
Marc-Andre Bougie lives for his music. Recently named Honorary Conductor for MidAmerica Productions, the native Canadian is busy preparing another musical piece for its debut at Carnegie Hall in 2024. He conducted his original piece Requiem with collaborative choirs...
The Living Legacy of John H. Carney at Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School
The family is a domestic church, and the families of the Bishop Thomas K. Gorman Catholic School of Tyler are striving to model the same behavior. “I love our village. The foundation is Christ, and we’re a family united in faith,” said Bishop Gorman teacher...
Upcoming Events
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)