Pope Francis removed Bishop ... and Spirit.” “During this time of transition, we pray that God may continue to abundantly bless and strengthen the Church and God’s holy, faithful people ...

"I encourage myself and others to go more deeply than ever into prayer ... for Bishops and the holy father, the decision was reached that the resignation of Bishop Strickland should be requested ...

Bishop Joseph Strickland ... in the risen Lord," he wrote. "As we pray our way through this Easter Octave, I encourage everyone to turn especially to the Holy Mass, the Rosary, and the Chaplet ...

“As a result of the visitation, the recommendation was made to the Holy Father that the continuation in office of Bishop ...

“Know that I am praying for you. I ask that you join me in prayer for the Holy Father as he discerns the next bishop of the Diocese of Tyler,” Vasquez said. He also noted that while the pope has ...

In addition, Bishop Strickland said if Pope Francis were to remove him from office he would respect the Holy Father’s authority ... grateful for the support and prayers that many have expressed.

a rare disciplinary investigation by the Holy See into the diocese overseen by Bishop Joseph E. Strickland, a controversial firebrand conservative cleric who has publicly criticized Pope Francis.

Pope Francis removed Bishop ... and Spirit.” “During this time of transition, we pray that God may continue to abundantly bless and strengthen the Church and God’s holy, faithful people ...