From the Diocese of Tyler, Texas: My Dear Sons and Daughters in Christ: I write to you today to discuss more fully the fourth basic truth that I spoke of in my first pastoral letter issued on August 22, 2023, and to ask that we reflect more deeply on this important truth of our faith: … Read more
My Dear Sons and Daughters in Christ: I write to you today to discuss more fully the third basic truth that I spoke of in my first pastoral letter issued on August 22, 2023: “The sacrament of Matrimony is instituted by God. Through Natural Law, God has established marriage as between one man and one … Read more
From the Diocese of Tyler website: September 12, 2023 My Dear Sons and Daughters in Christ: I write to you today to discuss more fully the second basic truth that I spoke of in my first pastoral letter issued on August 22, 2023: “The Eucharist and all the sacraments are divinely instituted, not developed by … Read more
My Dear Sons and Daughters in Christ: I write to you today to discuss more fully the first basic truth that I spoke of in my first pastoral letter: “Christ established One Church—the Catholic Church—and, therefore, only the Catholic Church provides the fullness of Christ’s truth and the authentic path to His salvation for all … Read more
Republished from the Diocese of Tyler August 22, 2023 My Dear Sons and Daughters in Christ: May the love and grace of Our Lord Jesus Christ be upon you always! In this time of great turmoil in the Church and in the world, I must speak to you from a father’s heart in order to … Read more
I feel compelled to speak to you with the clarity that flows from the Word of God and the Deposit of Faith entrusted to our beautiful Catholic Church. As your shepherd, my heart aches for all that is happening in the Church and in this world through which God’s people must journey. I know we … Read more
Bishop Joseph Strickland called on people to resist COVID vaccine mandates and condemns the campaign by governments and other entities to coerce individuals to take the jab against their conscience. He encouraged Christians to pray for an end to these mandates. Continue reading at LifeSite News
The Catholic Church proclaims that, in and through Jesus Christ, and by the power of the Holy Spirit, authentic unity with God the Father — and with one another — is the plan of God for the entire human race. That plan has begun through the Redemption brought about by the voluntary offering of Jesus … Read more