Pillars of Faith
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Most Reverend Joseph E. Strickland, S.T.L.,
Bishop Emeritus of Tyler, TX, Founder & Chairman of Pillars of Faith.
Anchored in Christ, Faithful in the Storm
In this short video, Bishop Joseph Strickland introduces Pillars of Faith – an apostolate rooted in Christ, devoted to the salvation of souls, and fortified by the two great pillars: the Holy Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin Mary.
Mission Statement
Pillars of Faith exists to proclaim the timeless truths of the Catholic faith with clarity and courage, to uphold the Church’s sacred Tradition in turbulent times, and above all, to labor for the salvation of souls.
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Pastoral Letters
WHAT GOD HAS JOINED TOGETHER, LET NO MAN PUT ASUNDER
A Pastoral Letter on the Indissolubility of Marriage Dear Sons and Daughters in Christ, I write to you as a bishop of the Catholic Church, bound by sacred duty to […]
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Pastoral Letters
UNA CARO, ONE FLESH: A SHEPHERD’S WORD ON MARRIAGE
My dear brothers and sisters in Christ – priests, deacons, consecrated men and women, husbands and wives, parents, and especially
Pastoral Letters
On the Signing of Assisted Suicide Legislation in Illinois
Today, Governor JB Pritzker has chosen to sign legislation legalizing assisted suicide in Illinois – and he has done so
Pastoral Letters
THE FRAGRANCE THAT DECEIVES
“A master plan of the devil is underway and is of such an insidious and deceitful nature that those who
St. John Bosco’s
Vision of the Two Pillars
This powerful image illustrates a prophetic dream of St. John Bosco, in which he saw the Church – symbolized by a great ship – battling storms and attacks at sea. The ship finds safety only when anchored between two mighty pillars: the Eucharist and the Blessed Virgin Mary. This vision reminds us that the Church will weather the storms and be guided safely to the haven of salvation through devotion to the Blessed Sacrament and trust in Our Lady. It is a timeless call to remain centered on Christ and guided by Mary in turbulent times.
Help us as we proclaim Christ to a world that has silenced Him – reawakening hearts, restoring truth, and calling souls home.
As a 501(c)3 nonprofit apostolate, Pillars of Faith exists to uphold the truth, proclaim Christ without compromise, and labor for the salvation of souls. If you feel called to support this mission through prayer, offering, or other means, we welcome your partnership in the work Christ has entrusted to us.
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