Bishop's Blog / Fr. Brandon Bernhard, now Benedictine Father Martin in Norcia

By Joseph Strickland
Saturday, April 04, 2020

 
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Father Brandon Bernhard was ordained for the Diocese of Tyler but later discerned a call to be a Benedictine Monk in Norcia, Italy.  His religious name is Fr. Martin and he prays faithfully for all of us in the Diocese of Tyler.  Please say a prayer for Fr. Martin and his brothers, for their health and safety, for their strength in the Lord and for their prayers for all of us.

https://www.lifesitenews.com/news/monks-of-norcia-counter-pandemic-with-processions-traditional-prayers-against-pestilence 


Joseph Strickland

Bishop Joseph E. Strickland was named the fourth bishop of Tyler in September of 2012 by Pope Benedict XVI. Prior to being named bishop, he served a number of roles in the diocese, including vicar general, judicial vicar, and pastor of the Cathedral parish. He was ordained to the priesthood in 1985.
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