Life and Justice

Protecting the Dignity of the Human Person

Through 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 June 27 in Tyler

Jul 24, 2023 | Life and Justice, News

The Diocese of Tyler is teaming up with Carter Blood Care for a blood drive on July 27 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...

Statement on Dobbs v. Jackson Decision

Jun 24, 2022 | Bishop, Life and Justice

In response to the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court in Dobbs v. Jackson Women’s Health Organization, Bishop Joseph E. Strickland issued the following statement: “It is with great joy that we receive the news of the decision of the U.S. Supreme Court on Dobbs v....

Diocese to Mark Jan. 22 and Nine Days for Life

Jan 10, 2022 | Life and Justice

In the Untied States, Jan. 22 is designated by the U.S. bishops as a particular day of prayer and penance, called the “Day of Prayer for the Legal Protection of Unborn Children.” The over 60 million abortions since the 1973 decisions of Roe v. Wade and Doe v. Bolton...