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Through the Generosity of the Diocese, the 2021 Bishop’s Annual Appeal Reaches 99% of Goal Ahead of Schedule
By Abby Murrane Every year the Diocese of Tyler, through the leadership of Bishop Joseph E. Strickland, participates in the Bishop’s Annual Appeal. The intention behind an annual appeal is to encourage the diocesan family to make a contribution for the ministries and...
Entrust Yourself to St. Joseph This Year
I never knew how much I merely scraped the surface in my relationship with St. Joseph until this Lenten season when my husband invited me to pray the consecration to St. Joseph. Although he had a tender place in my heart, St. Joseph remained a mystery. While...
Pray and Don’t Lose Heart: What St. Monica Teaches us about Persistence in Prayer
St. Augustine of Hippo has been an influential figure in my life for many years. The best way I can describe the role Augustine plays in my life is to say he’s like a favorite uncle that shows up and takes care of things just when I need him. When I wanted to...
East Texas Sanctity of Life Banquet, Oct. 11, 2021
Join the Diocese of Tyler for the Sixth Annual East Texas Sanctity of Life Banquet on October 11, 2021. Ashley Bratcher will be the featured speaker for this year’s banquet. Ashley Bratcher Ashley Bratcher is most recognized for her breakout role as the star of...
Understanding the Mass: Q&A with Fr. Gavin Vaverek
Does the older Mass from before Vatican II offer more perfect worship that the reformed Mass*? The Liturgy of the Mass is always the perfect worship of God. The Holy Mass is always the action of the one and eternal High Priest, Jesus Christ, who offers...
St. Philip Institute Hosts Baptism Formation Training in Palestine
On August 7th at Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Palestine, Dr. Luke Arredondo, Director of Faith Formation for the St. Philip Institute and Mr. Philip Smith, Director of Lifelong Faith Formation at Sacred Heart in Nacogdoches, presented a training to 47 catechists...
Priest Assignments: September 2021
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...
Newly Ordained Priest Shares His Connection with Native People
Authors Note: The content of this article contains details that may be difficult for some to read (such as violence) and is intended for mature readers. Fr. Dave at his Ordination Mass. Ordained on Saturday, May 29th, Fr. David Bailey is the Parochial Vicar of...
Catholic Nacogdoches Serves Poor in Local Community This Summer
Often when we think of mission work, we think of charitable work in other countries around the world. We don’t often think of serving those who are poor or in need in our own communities. This summer, parishioners from Sacred Heart in Nacogdoches and the surrounding...
Meet Newly Ordained Fr. Michael Ledesma
Fr. Michael Ledesma is one of four newly ordained priests in the Diocese of Tyler. He was ordained at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler on May 29, 2021. Fr. Michael has been assigned to Sacred Heart Catholic Church in Nacogdoches for the summer and...
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