Diocese of Tyler

Diocese of Tyler Roman Catholic Diocese of Tyler in East Texas. The Bishop of Tyler is Most Rev. Joseph E. Strickland.

Founded on December 12, 1986, and erected on February 24, 1987, the Diocese of Tyler is comprised of 33 counties in East Texas. The parishes of the diocese are grouped into six deaneries for administrative purposes: Northwest, West Central, Southwest, Northeast, Southeast, East Central.

We’re hosting a CYCLE PREP workshop in Tyler!CYCLE PREP by Pearl and Thistle is a workshop created to bring better body...
06/05/2026

We’re hosting a CYCLE PREP workshop in Tyler!

CYCLE PREP by Pearl and Thistle is a workshop created to bring better body literacy to the Church through fertility education at all ages and stages. This 90-minute parent-daughter workshop introduces girls (ages 9-12) to the language of their bodies in a positive, adult-supported environment.

This workshop will be on Saturday, June 27 from 9:30am-12:00pm at the Cathedral Center in Tyler. For more detailed information about this workshop or to register visit the link below!

https://CyclePrepDOT26.eventbrite.com

Novena to the Sacred Heart in preparation for the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Day 2 ...
06/04/2026

Novena to the Sacred Heart in preparation for the consecration of the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

Day 2 – Heart of Jesus, source of justice and love

To learn more about the consecration of the United State to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, visit https://www.usccb.org/consecration-united-states-sacred-heart-jesus

Rev. William E. Palmer, a priest of the Diocese of Tyler and Pastor of St. Mary of the Cenacle Parish in New Boston, Tex...
06/03/2026

Rev. William E. Palmer, a priest of the Diocese of Tyler and Pastor of St. Mary of the Cenacle Parish in New Boston, Texas, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at the age of 65.

Eternal rest grant unto him, O Lord,
and let perpetual light shine upon him.
May the souls of all the faithful departed,
through the mercy of God, rest in peace.
Amen

You can find Fr. Palmer's obituary here: https://www.dioceseoftyler.org/2026/06/03/father-william-bill-palmer-1960-2026/

On June 11, the bishops will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the occasion of the 250th anni...
06/03/2026

On June 11, the bishops will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus on the occasion of the 250th anniversary of the signing of the Declaration of Independence.

In preparation for the consecration, all are invited to pray a novena to the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Follow us on Facebook and Instagram for the daily novena prayers!

Day 1 – Heart of Jesus, aflame with love for us.

To learn more about the consecration of the United State to the Sacred Heart of Jesus, visit https://www.usccb.org/consecration-united-states-sacred-heart-jesus

The annual Diocesan Formation Conference will be on Aug. 8, 2026 at Bishop Gorman School in Tyler. Join us for a day of ...
05/28/2026

The annual Diocesan Formation Conference will be on Aug. 8, 2026 at Bishop Gorman School in Tyler.

Join us for a day of catechetical formation featuring keynote speaker Adrián Alberto Herrera, associate director of Evangelization and Catechesis from the Archdiocese of Galveston-Houston. The day will include Mass, breakout session for all areas of formation, lunch, vendors and more! This conference is for all catechists, youth ministers, and faith formation leaders and volunteers in the Diocese of Tyler.

Register at www.dioceseoftyler.org/events.

Earlier this month, Fr. Gavin Vaverek, pastor at Our Lady of Victory in Paris, was awarded the St. Joseph the Protector ...
05/22/2026

Earlier this month, Fr. Gavin Vaverek, pastor at Our Lady of Victory in Paris, was awarded the St. Joseph the Protector Award at the Child and Youth Protection Catholic Leadership Conference in Phoenix, AZ.

The Saint Joseph the Protector Award honors an individual who has made a notable contribution to the Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People.

The St. Joseph the Protector award was awarded to Fr. Gavin for actively supporting abuse survivors and working to prevent abuse through safe environment initiatives within the Diocese of Tyler. Fr. Gavin has served in the diocesan ethics and integrity ministry since 2002.

Fr. Gavin is picture with Deacon Bernie Nojadera, who serves as the Executive Director of the Secretariat of Child and Youth Protection at the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB).

Congratulations, Fr. Gavin!

Today Bishop Kelly celebrates the 44th anniversary of his priestly ordination. Happy Anniversary, Bishop Kelly! Thank yo...
05/15/2026

Today Bishop Kelly celebrates the 44th anniversary of his priestly ordination. Happy Anniversary, Bishop Kelly! Thank you for your ministry!

Address

1015 ESE Loop 323
Tyler, TX
75701

Opening Hours

Monday 8:30am - 5pm
Tuesday 8:30am - 5pm
Wednesday 8:30am - 5pm
Thursday 8:30am - 5pm
Friday 8:30am - 5pm

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+19035341077

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