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Bailey, Ledesma, Motte, Nappier Ordained Priests
Four transitional deacons of the Diocese of Tyler were ordained to the priesthood on Saturday at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler. Bishop Joseph E. Strickland ordained David Bailey, Michael Ledesma, Albert Motte, and Nicholas Nappier as priests to...
Following Truth Wherever He Leads Me: An Honest Conversation With Erin Mone, ICY Youth Minister
Erin Mone, Youth Minister at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Tyler. Erin Mone’s faith journey is full of vibrant life, with winding twists and forking paths that eventually lead her to East Texas today where she works as the youth minister for the...
Four New Priests to be Ordained
Bishop Joseph E. Strickland will ordain four transitional deacons to the priesthood on Saturday (May 29) in Tyler. The Mass of Ordination of David Bailey, Michael Ledesma, Albert Motte, and Nicholas Nappier is scheduled for 10 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate...
You Will Be My Witnesses: How Pentecost Helps Us Understand the Mission of Confirmation
As Catholics, we celebrate the end of the Easter season with the Solemnity of Pentecost, that beautiful event where the Holy Spirit descends on the apostles in the form of tongues of fire, filling them with grace and strength. But this outpouring of the Holy Spirit is...
It’s Bigger Than Vaccines: Why You Should Care About Your Conscience
Who’s ready to never hear about social distancing, face masks, viruses and vaccines ever again? I know I am. With all the conflicting evidence, opinion and emotionally charged debates, making decisions about what is right and what is wrong has seemingly become more...
W(holy) Taking Care of You: Six Ways to Uplift Your Mental Health
You hear it all the time - the endless list of tips on how to protect your physical health. Practices for maintaining spiritual health are shared by our parish priests, and those in our faith community. Thankfully, a third vein of advice is arriving with it,...
Knights of Columbus Make Significant Charitable Contributions in the Diocese of Tyler
The Knights of Columbus representing the Diocese of Tyler have had an active charitable presence within Catholic communities across East Texas. With thirty councils and 2,600 members, the Knights have set goals and surpassed them each year in their quest to meet the...
Father Octavio Suarez (1938-2021)
It is with sadness that Bishop Strickland announces the death of Father Octavio Suarez. We rejoice in the confident knowledge that he is at peace. Father Octavio passed away peacefully on April 22, 2021, in Medellin, Colombia, with his sisters by his side. He was 83....
East Texas Missionaries: Redemptorists Serve Vietnamese Communities in the Diocese
As a diocese spanning over a significant geographical area, the Diocese of Tyler is a home to a great diversity of peoples and cultures. Many people have found a home in East Texas and are blessed to be able to grow in their faith here in the diocese. This is true for...
Open Wide the Door
“Do not be afraid! Open, indeed, open wide the doors to Christ! Open to his saving power...Do not be afraid!” Pope St. John Paul II Before kindergarten graduation, my classmates and I were each given a sheet of paper. We were told to draw what we wanted to do when we...
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