By Across the Diocese, thousands upon thousands of you celebrated the most holy days of our faith and offered praise and thanksgiving to God with joy, reverence and love. May the entire 50 days of Easter be a time that you are drawn into the hope that comes from the Resurrection of Jesus Christ.
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. 