by Elizabeth Slaten | Dec 27, 2024 | Liturgy, News
The 2025 Jubilee Year began with the opening of the Holy Doors by Pope Francis at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome on December 24. In the Diocese of Tyler, the opening Mass will be celebrated on Sunday, December 29 at 10:00 a.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Dec 4, 2024 | Bishop, Liturgy, News
My Dear Brothers and Sisters:Advent is upon us – a time to prepare our hearts for the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ, and his return at the end of time.The penitential nature of the season of Advent allows us time to reflect on our personal weaknesses that...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Nov 26, 2024 | Liturgy, News
This year, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, which is ordinarily celebrated on December 8, is transferred to the following day, December 9, since December 8 will be dedicated to the celebration of the second Sunday of Advent. Accounting for the difficulties...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Sep 6, 2024 | Life and Justice, Liturgy, News
The Diocese of Tyler will celebrate the annual Red Mass on Monday, October 7, 2024, at 6pm at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler. Very Rev. Doug Jeffers, JCL, Judicial Vicar of the Diocese of Austin, will be the homilist. The Red Mass is a tradition...
by Elizabeth Slaten | Apr 10, 2024 | Liturgy, News
As we continue to celebrate the Easter season, read Pope Francis’ Easter message. You can find the link here.
by Elizabeth Slaten | Apr 3, 2024 | Liturgy, News
From September 2023 to May 2024, the arm of Saint Jude Thaddeus, venerated in Rome from ancient times, will be on pilgrimage in the United States, making stops in 100 cities. On April 8, 2024, this relic will be coming to Tyler. One of the Church’s most beloved...