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Lenten Devotions in the Diocese of Tyler
Saturday Rosary and Adoration- Each Saturday of Lent the Rosary will be prayed processing around the Cathedral block beginning at 3:00 PM and this will be followed by Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament in the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception from after the Rosary until 5:00 PM.
A 33 Day Consecration to Jesus through Mary will begin on March 9 and continue through April 10, Palm Sunday. You can go to this website to access a guide for this beautiful consecration and renewal of faith.
Laetare Week- Beginning Laetare Sunday, March 27th with Adoration of the Blessed Sacrament from 5:30 to 6:30 AM followed by Holy Mass and continuing through the week with Adoration from 6:00 to 7:00 AM followed by Holy Mass. Adoration will be held from 6:00 to 7:00 AM Monday, March 28th through Friday, April 1. All are invited to make a Lenten Pilgrimage to the Cathedral on at least one day of Laetare Week.
Joseph Strickland
Bishop Joseph E. Strickland was named the fourth bishop of Tyler in September of 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI. Prior to being named bishop, he served a number of roles in the diocese, including vicar general, judicial vicar, and pastor of the Cathedral parish. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1985. 