The Holy Father has nominated Monsignor Joseph E. Strickland to be the new bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas. Bishop-elect Strickland is a priest of that diocese.
He was born on October 31, 1958 in the archdiocese of San Antonio. He completed his studies at Holy Trinity Seminary and the University of Dallas. He obtained a degree in canon law from the Catholic University of America in 1994. Ordained a priest in 1985 for the Diocese of Dallas, he was later incardinated into the new diocese of Tyler (erected in 1986) and has held many positions since. He knows English and Spanish.
Congratulations, Diocese of Tyler!
