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Festival Week of the Virgin Mary: Dec. 5-12
As bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, I invite the faithful of the diocese to enter into a Festival Week of the Immaculate Virgin Mary celebrating the 2nd Sunday of Advent, the Feast of the Immaculate Conception, the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, and the 3rd Sunday of...
¿Cómo puedo hacer que mi matrimonio sea una prioridad durante las fiestas de fin de año?
Como padres de 4 niños pequeños, mi marido y yo entendemos por qué la Navidad puede ser a la vez “la época más maravillosa del año” y también una de las más ajetreadas y estresantes. Los medios de comunicación seculares presionan para que la temporada sea “mágica”...
Acción de Gracias, la todah y la Eucaristía
Noviembre es una gran época del año, especialmente en esta parte del país. En el este de Texas, noviembre significa que las temperaturas están por fin alcanzando niveles respetables. Puede que en realidad no haga frío, pero al menos el calor sofocante del verano...
Thanksgiving, Todah and the Eucharist
November is a great time of the year, especially in this part of the country. In East Texas, November means temperatures are finally getting to some respectable levels. It might not actually be cold, but at least the sweltering heat of summer has finally left us....
Support Catholic Charities on “Giving Tuesday”
On Nov. 30, the first Tuesday after Thanksgiving, we will join a national movement to sacrifice one day of shopping for one day of giving. Please consider supporting Catholic Charities and be one of the 250 gifts they need from across the diocese. To give, please...
2022: Year of Mary and the Eucharist
As we draw to the close of the Year of Saint Joseph, we give thanks for all of the graces and inspirations we have received. Although the Year of Saint Joseph closes officially on December 8, 2021, we will of course continue to be inspired by his model of manly faith....
Bishop’s Statement on Communion and Scandal
“He himself bore our sins in his body upon the cross, so that, free from sin, we might live for righteousness. By his wounds you have been healed.” 1 Peter 2:24 I feel compelled to speak to you with the clarity that flows from the Word of God and the Deposit of Faith...
A Heartbeat Saves a Life: 40 Days for Life in Texas ends its prayer vigil and the Supreme Court Declines to Block the Texas Heartbeat Act
“Put on the armor of God so that you may be able to stand firm against the tactics of the devil. For our struggle is not with flesh and blood but with the principalities, with the powers...So stand fast with your loins girded in truth, clothed with righteousness as a...
“I’m Spiritual But Not Religious”
Have you heard a friend or peer explain, “I’m spiritual, but I’m not religious”? Or have you used the same phrase to explain your spiritual life? You’re not alone. A growing number of millennials and Gen Z’ers claim this as their approach to faith. But the question...
“Home at Last”
And the king will say to them in reply, ‘Amen, I say to you, whatever you did for one of these least brothers of mine, you did for me.’ - Matthew 25:40 Servant of God CH (CAPT) Fr. Emil Joseph Kapaun was laid to rest at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in...
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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
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