A MESSAGE FROM BISHOP EDWARD J. BURNS

On Friday, December 20th at noon in Rome, our Holy Father, Pope Francis, appointed Bishop Gregory Kelly as the new Bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas. We rejoice with the priests and faithful of the Diocese of Tyler as they receive a wonderful shepherd to lead them. While we acknowledge that Pope Francis has chosen a loyal and committed Bishop to serve in the Diocese of Tyler, our beloved brother will be missed here in the Diocese of Dallas. We acknowledge that Pope Francis has chosen a man who possesses the heart of the Good Shepherd and will serve the people of God in the Diocese of Tyler well.

Bishop Kelly will be installed as the fifth bishop of the Diocese of Tyler on Monday, February 24, 2025.