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[Catholic Caucus] Bishop Strickland’s removal is ‘a blatant injustice’ says Bishop Schneider‘The deposition of Bishop Joseph E. Strickland signifies a black day for the Catholic Church of our day,’ wrote Bishop Schneider.Editor’s Note: The following is the official English statement from Bishop Athanasius Schneider, auxiliary of Astana, Kazakhstan, in response to the news that Pope Francis has removed Bishop Joseph Strickland from his Diocese of Tyler. A Spanish version can be found here. (LifeSiteNews) –– “The one charge which is now sure to secure severe punishment is the careful keeping of the traditions of the Fathers.” These words of St....

[Catholic Caucus] Cardinal Müller on Strickland's Sacking: "It's an abuse of the Divine Right of the Episcopate."In remarks given to French periodical L'Homme Nouveau:What is being done to Bishop Strickland is terrible, an abuse of the divine right of the episcopate.If I could advise Mgr Strickland, he should absolutely not resign, because then they could wash their hands of his innocence. [Note: Which is why Strickland refused to resign, and was sacked.]According to the commandment of justice, a bishop can only be removed by the Pope if he has been guilty of something evil (heresy, schism, apostasy, crime, or a...

[Catholic Caucus] EXCLUSIVE – Bishop Strickland reacts to removal by Pope Francis: ‘I feel very much at peace’‘I didn’t implement Traditionis Custodes because I can’t starve out part of my flock,’ Bishop Strickland told LifeSiteNews.TYLER, Texas (LifeSiteNews) –– Early this morning, the Vatican released the shocking news that Pope Francis has “relieved” Bishop Joseph Strickland of his position as bishop of the Diocese of Tyler.READ: BREAKING: Pope Francis personally removes America’s Bishop Joseph StricklandKnowing that Bishop Strickland is up very early, I ventured to give him a call moments after the news came down that Pope Francis had removed him....

[Catholic Caucus] Pope of Mercy Cancels Bishop StricklandThe Holy See Press Office announced today that Pope Francis has removed Bishop Strickland as Bishop of Tyler and replaced him in the interim with Bishop Joe Vásquez of Austin. This is total war. Francis is a clear and present danger not only to Catholics the world over but also to the whole world itself. It appears now that he is actively trying to bury fidelity to the Church of Jesus Christ. If this is so, let him be anathema.God bless you, Your Excellency. We stand with you now and, please God, for...

[Catholic Caucus] BREAKING: Pope Francis personally removes America’s Bishop Joseph StricklandIn removing Bishop Strickland from the Diocese of Tyler, Texas, Pope Francis has canceled one of the most faithful, forthright and vocal bishops in the United States.Pope Francis has removed Bishop Joseph Strickland from his role of shepherd and bishop of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas.The shock announcement came via the Holy See’s daily bulletin, November 11. It stated simply: The Holy Father has relieved from the pastoral governance of the Diocese of Tyler (U.S.A.) H.E. Msgr. Joseph E. Strickland and appointed the Bishop of Austin, H.E. Msgr. Joe Vásquez,...

...while heretical and immoral bishops can do as they please". Cardinal Gerhard Müller: “Yes, it is terrible what is being done to Bishop Strickland, an abuse of office against the divine right of the episcopate. If I could advise Bishop Strickland..."

Why a Bishop Should Ignore His Unjust Deposition by a Pope: A DialogueThe following dialogue is based on a real interview that took place between John-Henry Westen and Peter Kwasniewski, the video of which can be seen at LifeSiteNews (link). The transcript has been edited for brevity, clarity, and literary effect (hence the change in names of the speakers, etc.).Servideus: Paulinus, it seems like the pope is going to go after Bishop Strickland. He went after Bishop Daniel Fernández Torres in Puerto Rico, too, when he removed him from office. That bishop allowed for conscientious objection for the COVID vaccines,...

[Catholic Caucus] BREAKING: Pope Francis reportedly set to ask Bishop Strickland to resignBishop Strickland has been widely praised by faithful Catholics for his promotion of traditional Catholic teaching.VATICAN CITY (LifeSiteNews) — Pope Francis met with Vatican officials over the weekend to discuss asking Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, to resign, according to a report on Monday by The Pillar.Pope Francis met on Saturday with Archbishop Robert Prevost, OSA, the head of the Vatican’s Dicastery for Bishops, and Archbishop Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.The Pillar reported that several sources close to the dicastery told the outlet ahead...

[Catholic Caucus] Bishop Strickland says he will not resign, but will comply if removed by Pope Francis Catholic apologist and radio host Joe McClane revealed today that he has received an email from Bishop Strickland which said 'he would not just walk away' from his diocese, but that 'if the Pope removed him he would be obedient.'Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, has said that he will not resign but will comply if removed from his diocese by Pope Francis.Catholic apologist and radio host Joe McClane revealed today that he has received an email from Bishop Strickland which said “he...

[Catholic Caucus] Bishop Schneider: Future popes will thank Bishop Strickland for his fidelity to the Catholic faith'Dear Bishop Strickland, thank you, that you are resolved 'to serve the Lord, and not the time,' Bishop Schneider wrote in a newly released personal letter to Bishop Strickland.Editor’s note: Bishop Joseph Strickland has shared with LifeSiteNews a letter sent to him by Bishop Athanasius Schneider encouraging and thanking him for his witness to the Catholic faith. Bishop Schneider says that it is because of this faith that Bishop Strickland is now threatened with being removed from his diocese in Tyler, Texas, but insists...

UFC’s Sean Strickland has established himself as one of the most polarizing characters in the combat sports realm. His lack of filter on almost every other worldly issue has some laughing hysterically while downright disgusting others. Due to his brash approach, the 32-year-old has emerged as a fan favorite for a good chunk of the MMA community.Strickland is set to face Abus Magomedov in the main event of this Saturday’s UFC Fight Night. He returns to the Octagon after defeating Nassourdine Imavov on days’ notice earlier this year. Ahead of the said bout, Sean pulled no punches in a pre-fight...

[Catholic Caucus] Bishop Strickland reaffirms that unrepentant homosexuals, adulterers cannot receiveBishop Strickland warned in a new letter that the Church cannot offer Communion to people who persist in grave sin, including homosexuality, adultery, contraception, other sexual impurity, abortion, and living as the opposite sex.TYLER, Texas (LifeSiteNews) — Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas, issued a new pastoral letter today, September 12, 2023. Below is the full text.My Dear Sons and Daughters in Christ:I write to you today to discuss more fully the second basic truth that I spoke of in my first pastoral letter issued on August 22, 2023: “The...

Resisting Papal Overreach: The Story of Bishop Isidore BoreckyWould there be historical precedent if Bishop Joseph Strickland were to refuse to acknowledge his deposition if Rome should proceed with that step?Everyone by now has heard the news that Pope Francis, on the recommendation of the U.S. papal nuncio and the visitators, is expected imminently to request the resignation of Bishop Joseph Strickland. In an interview done two months ago with John-Henry Westen, I explained why I believe the good bishop should not only refuse that request, but also refuse to acknowledge his deposition if Rome should proceed to that dire...

[Catholic Caucus] Bishop Strickland urges Catholics: ‘Stand firm in your faith’ on the eve of the SynodBishop Strickland has previously warned that the October Synod is likely to lead to greater confusion and division within the Church. Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas has urged Catholics through a newly released video to remain firm in the immutable truths of their faith as a bulwark against challenges to those truths that might be promulgated during the upcoming Synod on Synodality. Strickland has previously warned that the October Synod is likely to lead to greater confusion and division within the Church. Full...

[Catholic Caucus] "We wish to raise our grave concern over the apostolic visitation to Bishop Strickland." His Excellency Archbishop Christophe Pierre Apostolic Nuncio of the United States of America Apostolic Nunciature 3339 Massachusetts Ave NW Washington, DC 20008-3610Via Email nuntiususa@nuntiususa.orgRE: Apostolic Visitation of the Diocese of Tyler, Texas Your Excellency, Archbishop Pierre:This letter is offered in fidelity to Christ and His Church on behalf of the Catholic faithful in the Diocese of Tyler, Texas. We respectfully address this matter consistent with our rights and in obedience to our obligations under the Canon Law of the Catholic Church, particularly Canons 208-223,...

[Catholic Caucus] Bishop Strickland decries Latin Mass restrictions as ‘attack’ on the ‘Deposit of Faith’The 'traditional Latin Mass is rooted in the vine, robust with truth & bears much fruit,' wrote the Bishop of Tyler, Texas.Bishop Joseph Strickland offering a traditional Mass in 2020 Bishop Joseph Strickland of Tyler, Texas has publicly defended the traditional Latin Mass, stating that “any attempt to sever the traditional Mass from the Church” is an attack on “the Deposit of Faith.” The outspoken bishop of the Texas diocese issued his statement via X, formerly called Twitter, and seemed to address the severe restrictions imposed...

[Catholic Caucus] Bishop Strickland: Cardinals don’t deserve the red hat if they contradict the Catholic faithOn this week’s episode of The Bishop Strickland Show, Bishop Joseph Strickland offers a meditation on the importance of honoring the Holy Name of Jesus and answers his critics regarding his use of Twitter to promote the Gospel. Discussing the collect prayer for the 15th Sunday of Ordinary Time, Strickland offers a meditation on the Holy Name, stating: “We’ve got to embrace the joy and the power that His Name brings to humanity.”“He came to save all humanity,” Strickland continued. “And all this silliness of,...

[Catholic Caucus] Bishop Strickland speaks out on apostolic visitation: ‘I’ve got nothing to hide’'I think that I went through this because I’ve been bold enough and love the Lord enough and His Church to simply keep preaching the truth,' the bishop said.TYLER, Texas (LifeSiteNews) — “America’s Bishop” Joseph Strickland has spoken out about his apostolic visitation from the Vatican, declaring he has “nothing to hide.”During a Thursday episode of The Bishop Strickland Hour, hosted by Terry Barber of Virgin Most Powerful Radio, Bishop Strickland affirmed his resolve to endure “anything” to continue to proclaim the message of Jesus Christ.“I’m no...

[Catholic Caucus] Bishop Strickland: Laying His Life Down for His SheepWhen America’s loneliest bishop stretched his arms and stepped from his bedside in the predawn darkness of Deep East Texas yesterday, smallmouth bass were snoozing at the bottom of Bellwood Lake, and prairie lands of cattle kept still before sunrays began to gore their hides. I’m going to take a stab at the exact day the headsman began his sharpening. It fell on a cold and gray day in Baltimore, on November 12, 2018. It was then, outside of the annual meeting of bishops, that Bishop Strickland knelt on a...

[Catholic Caucus] Bishop Strickland: I’m willing to be a martyr for the truths of the Catholic faithOn this week's episode of The Bishop Strickland Show, Bishop Joseph Strickland states that he is willing to suffer martyrdom, red or white, for defending the truths of the Catholic faith, and comments on the departure of about 500,000 Germans from the Catholic Church in 2022.On this week’s episode of The Bishop Strickland Show, Bishop Joseph Strickland states that he is willing to suffer martyrdom, red or white, for defending the truths of the Catholic faith, and comments on the departure of about 500,000...