Wednesday, November 09, 2016
I am pleased to join the statement of Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, president of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, and I encourage all Americans to come together following Tuesday’s election.
I would also add: With this historic election concluded, I encourage all to pray for President-Elect Trump and our reelected... Read More
Friday, October 14, 2016
As we prepare for the election in November, I think it was important that I address the critically significant issues that we face. I agree with the statement that I have often heard that the choice of a leader for a society is primarily a reflection of where a society... Read More
Tuesday, September 13, 2016
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A full page ad placed in the San Antonio Express-News, the Houston Chronicle and the Dallas Morning News on Monday, September 12, by so-called "Catholics for Choice" attempted to mis-lead the public by claiming that they are a legitimate voice of the Catholic Church. I applaud my brother bishops... Read More
Friday, August 12, 2016
JOSEPH EDWARD STRICKLAND
BY THE GRACE OF GOD AND THE APOSTOLIC SEE
BISHOP OF TYLER
TO THE CLERGY, RELIGIOUS & CATHOLIC FAITHFUL
OF THE DIOCESE OF TYLER,
HEALTH AND BENEDICTION
Sunday, The Lord’s Day and Our Day
As we continue in the liturgical season of Ordinary Time, a large portion... Read More
Friday, July 29, 2016
On Wednesday, we left the joyful atmosphere of World Youth Day and entered one of the darkest places on Earth. It was a very emotional, but powerful experience for all of us, and our young people left knowing that the light of Christ Jesus can never be extinguished.
Wednesday, July 27, 2016
We are having an incredible adventure in Poland for World Youth Day 2016 as we grow in faith and fraternity with our group of 55 from the Diocese of Tyler, as well as with millions of others from the Church universal who have gathered with Pope Francis to learn about... Read More
Thursday, July 07, 2016
If you haven't checked out the photos recently posted to my Photo Gallery I encourage you to take a look. Great slices of the life of the diocese.
Thursday, July 07, 2016
July 6th we celebrated St. Maria Goretti and the liturgy brought back pleasant memories of the visit of her relics to the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception last November.
The readings of the liturgy were especially appropriate for the wonderful witness that this young girl continues to give to the... Read More
Thursday, June 02, 2016
In recent weeks I have read several articles dealing with the issue of being judgmental in today’s society. It seems that the whole concept has become a four letter word, and I believe that in a rather whimsical way this gets to the heart of the matter. Judgmental is... Read More
Monday, May 23, 2016
When I consider the question, “Why be Catholic?” I know that most people expect an answer involving a specific Bible verse or a specific logical principle, but in reality the answer is so much bigger. Catholicism built the good parts of the culture we live in, and Catholicism continues to... Read More
