Catholic East Texas
The Magazine of the Diocese of Tyler
Eucharistic Congress Registration Now Open
The Diocese of Tyler will celebrate its 35th anniversary as a diocese with a Eucharistic Congress in Tyler, TX, at Bishop Gorman High School on June 10 and 11, 2022. Registration is now open! Register here. The theme for this event will be “The Eucharist: Source and...
Pennie Vandenbroek’s Pro-Life Witness from Jail
It was a Saturday in May 1995. Pennie Vandenbroek prayerfully linked arms with about two dozen other men and women, blocking the entrance to what she described as a “shabby little abortion clinic” in Los Angeles run by a doctor whose license was...
What Does the Catechism Teach About the Eucharist?
In a recent episode of the St. Philip Institute Podcast Luke Arredondo discussed the teachings of the Catechism of the Catholic Church in paragraphs 1322-1327 on the Eucharist. Below is a brief excerpt from this episode. You can view the full podcast episode here....
An Unusual Path to Holy Orders: After 39 Years of Marriage, Widower and Doctor Enters the Priesthood
"You will never guess what happened to me on my way here," Fr. Lawrence Love said to his intrigued hosts, parishioners of his parish at St. Peter the Apostle in Mineola, Texas. "I was driving on the loop to get here when I saw an ambulance up ahead beginning to pull...
Learning to Love as Christ Intends: Bernice and Gerardo Robledo Share Their Journey to the Sacrament of Marriage
When we read the Gospels, we find Christ saying many difficult things. One of the challenging things he gives us is his teaching on marriage. We hear Christ say things like, “Therefore what God has joined together, let no one separate” (Mk 10:9) to describe the...
Support a Culture of Life by Volunteering with Living Alternatives
As Christians, we are called to guard and protect the dignity of the human person. This can take many shapes and forms, from praying in front of an abortion clinic to caring for the sick and elderly. In the Diocese of Tyler, we are blessed with many different...
Family Life Office Continues Building Ongoing Marriage Formation Ministry in Diocese
The Family Life Office hosted the very first Water to Wine Date Night on Friday, February 18th at St. Mary Magdalene in Flint. 24 Couples from around the diocese gathered to enjoy food, wine, and fellowship. The evening was highlighted by a watercolor workshop led by...
Faith Formation Office Holds Catechist Training in Center
The Faith Formation Office of the St. Philip Institute held a Catechist Training Seminar St. Therese of Lisieux in Center, TX on February 19th. Forty catechists from the Southeast Deanery participated. Teresa Ramirez giving the Spanish presentation. Catechesis learned...
Why is the Tribunal Important in the Life of the Church?
Why do we need a Tribunal? The Tribunal is the Church’s court with expertise on judging the validity or authenticity of a marriage. The Tribunal process is important because “What God has joined together, no human being must separate” (Mt 19:6). But, how do we know...
Why Does the Sacrament of Marriage Matter?
When I talk to my high school students about marriage, I lay out overlapping ideas which build upon each other. The first idea is that marriage is essential to civilization; this highlights the natural aspect of marriage. The second idea is that there is more to our...
How do I Incorporate Ongoing Formation into My Marriage?
When an engaged couple informs their parish that they would like to get married, the Church communicates the necessary steps to prepare for the sacrament of Holy Matrimony. In the Diocese of Tyler this consists of a mentor couple program, meetings with the priest,...
New Bible Study Coming from the St. Philip Institute in time for Lent
A new Bible study from the St. Philip Institute is now available for pre-order! From the Beginning is a 47-day tour through the Bible. Following the big picture of Salvation History, readers will begin in the Book of Genesis and arrive at the Resurrection of Jesus on...
