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Latest News from the Diocese of TylerHow do I make my marriage a priority during the holidays?
As the parents of four young kids, my husband and I understand why Christmas can be both “the most wonderful time of the year” and also one of the busiest and most stressful seasons. There is a pressure from secular media to make the season “magical” for your...
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”...
Bishop Invites Diocese to Participate in Festival Week of the Immaculate Virgin Mary, Dec. 5-12th
Festival Week of the Immaculate Virgin Mary December 5-December 12, 2021 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...
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....
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....
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...
Reflexión sobre Cristo Rey y San José
Como usted sabe, el último domingo del año litúrgico es la solemnidad de Cristo, Rey del Universo. Esta hermosa festividad nos recuerda que Jesucristo es rey no sólo durante una celebración litúrgica al año, sino todos los días de nuestra vida. Estamos viviendo...
Reflection on Christ the King and St. Joseph
As you know, the last Sunday of the liturgical year is the Solemnity of Christ the King of the Universe. This beautiful feast reminds us that Jesus Christ is King not just for one liturgical celebration each year but every day of our lives. We are living through...