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Latest News from the Diocese of TylerLa misión profética de los bautizados
Cuando pensamos en profetas, podemos pensar en personas de las Escrituras como Moisés, Isaías, Elías o Juan Bautista. Estos hombres eran audaces e intrépidos. Muchos hechos milagrosos fueron realizados por sus manos, como la partición del Mar Rojo, la resurrección de...
A reflection on Mary and motherhood
The Immaculate Virgin Mary is the true icon of motherhood for the Church and for humanity. She has been present as mother from the very beginning of Christianity. She is there at the foot of the cross when Jesus dies. She is with the disciples as the Church is born at...
Una reflexión sobre María y la maternidad
La Inmaculada Virgen María es el verdadero icono de la maternidad para la Iglesia y para la humanidad. Ella ha estado presente como madre desde el principio del cristianismo. Está al pie de la cruz cuando Jesús muere, está con los discípulos cuando nace la Iglesia en...
Catholic education supports family life in East Texas
“I like to kid with him sometimes,” Miguel Zamora said about his son Ezra, a student at St. Patrick School in Lufkin. “Ezra, do you want to go to another school? And he’s like, ‘No, I like St. Patrick’s,’” Miguel said with a smile. “We’re starting to see how strong he...
La educación católica apoya la vida familiar en el este de Texas
“A veces me gusta bromear con él”, dijo Miguel Zamora sobre su hijo Ezra, estudiante de la Escuela San Patricio de Lufkin. “Ezra, ¿quieres ir a otra escuela? Y él dice: ‘no, a mí me gusta San Patricio’”, dice Miguel con una sonrisa. “Estamos empezando a ver lo fuerte...
St. Philip Institute hosts first diocesan Women’s Retreat
The St. Philip Institute of Catechesis and Evangelization in the Diocese of Tyler hosted its first Women’s Retreat on the feast of the Annunciation of the Lord on March 25, 2023. More than 85 women from across the Diocese of Tyler attended. “The retreat originally...
El Instituto San Felipe acoge el primer retiro anual diocesano de mujeres
El Instituto San Felipe de Catequesis y Evangelización de la Diócesis de Tyler organizó su primer retiro anual de mujeres en la fiesta de la Anunciación del Señor, el 25 de marzo de 2023. Asistieron más de 85 mujeres de toda la Diócesis de Tyler. El retiro...
Celebrating Easter 2023
As we celebrate this Easter season, we take time to reflect on the incredible gift that has been given to us through Christ's sacrifice and resurrection. Let us rejoice and give thanks for the promise of eternal life in Christ that we have been given, and let us share...
German Bishops’ Error and True Development of Doctrine
"The time is sure to come when people will not accept sound teaching, but their ears will be itching for anything new and they will collect themselves a whole series of teachers according to their own tastes; and then they will shut their ears to the truth…" 2 Tim....
Father, my child is preparing for confirmation and first Communion, what can I do to help my child prepare to receive these sacraments?
This is a good question and one I wish I heard more! The Catechism of the Catholic Church teaches that “parents have the first responsibility for the education of their children.” (CCC 2223) This includes education in our faith. It is incumbent upon you, as ...