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November 13, 2023

Bishop Strickland removed from diocese after accusing pope of backing 'attack on the sacred'

Bishop Joseph E. Strickland of Tyler, Texas, and other U.S. bishops concelebrate Mass in the crypt of St. Peter's Basilica during their "ad limina" visits to the Vatican Jan. 20, 2020. The bishops were making their "ad limina" visits to report on the status of their dioceses to the pope and Vatican officials. The Holy See Press Office announced Nov. 11, 2023, that Pope Francis has "relieved" Bishop Strickland from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Tyler.

Pope Francis has "relieved" Bishop Joseph E. Strickland from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, the Holy See Press Office announced Nov. 11. Simultaneously, Francis has appointed Bishop Joe S. Vásquez of Austin as apostolic administrator to oversee the diocese until a new bishop is appointed.

Published in International