Life and Justice
Protecting the Dignity of the Human PersonThrough efforts aimed at Life and Justice, our primary mission is centered on Catholic Social Teaching’s recognition of human dignity of life for all persons from conception to natural death, welcoming immigrants, and caring for prisoners.
These efforts include: sanctity of life, outreach to the poor, care for the sick, prison/jail ministry and restorative justice, supporting mothers in need, special needs, immigration and refugee services, Encourage Apostolate, miscarriage and infant loss support, post-abortion healing, medical ethics, end of life care, racial harmony, care for the environment and creation, and faithful citizenship.
Our goal is to spread the Gospel through education, advocacy and pastoral support for the marginalized while assisting parishes and apostolates to develop social ministry programs.
Life and Justice News
Gift of Life Blood Drive July 29 in Tyler
The Diocese of Tyler is teaming up with Carter Blood Care for a blood drive on July 29 at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Tyler. There’s an ongoing and urgent need for donors. Local lives depend daily on a readily available blood supply for transfusion...
Anniversary of Dobbs: Message from Bishop Vásquez
Brothers and Sisters, Two years ago today, the Supreme Court of the United States issued its ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, overturning the Roe v. Wade decision legalizing abortion in all 50 states....
Society of St. Vincent de Paul serves the poor throughout the diocese
As Christians, we are all called to serve the poor in our own communities. For many throughout the Diocese of Tyler, the Society of St. Vincent de Paul is one way volunteers help those in need. Originally founded in the 1830s in Paris, France, the Society of St....
Diocesan Organizations
- Catholic Charities – Diocesce of Tyler
- Society of St. Vindent de Paul Council of East Texas
- Gabriel Project of East Texas (Free and confidential pregnancy help)
- Project Rachel (Hope and healing after abortion)
- Prison Ministry
- Special Needs Ministry
“The Church cannot neglect the service of charity any more than she can neglect the Sacraments and the Word”
Contact
For questions about our efforts and ministries, please contact:
Diocesan Chancery
1015 E. Southeast Loop 323
Tyler, Texas 75701
Contact Us
(903) 534-1077
Diocesan Staff
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