Pillars of Faith
Rooted in Faith, Grounded in Truth, Living in Christ
A Call to Prayer, Fasting, and Repentance
Join The Nineveh Fast
Pillars of Faith invites you to stand together in prayer, fasting, and repentance for the sins that have wounded our world – offering reparation and imploring God’s mercy.
The 1st Annual Retreat
Cruise Alaska with Bishop Strickland
An extraordinary retreat on the waters of the Last Frontier — August 22 – 29, 2026
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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.
“THE WATCHMAN’S LAMP” PODCAST
“So thou, O son of man, I have made thee a watchman to the house of Israel: therefore thou shalt hear the word out of my mouth, and shalt tell it them from me.” (Ezekiel 33:7)
If you have appreciated “A Shepherd’s Voice,” please join us here every Friday as Bishop Strickland continues to share the truth of Jesus Christ through his new podcast, “The Watchman’s Lamp.”
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Latest Articles
Pastoral Letters
The Upside-Down World: Can the Elect be Deceived?
Pastoral Letters
Comments on the address of the Holy Father on the Apostolic Journey of His Holiness Pope Leo XIV to Spain and the meeting with members of the Spanish Parliament
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We are Bleeding Out: A Call to Return to the Sacred Heart
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A Catholic Discussion of the Encyclical Letter, “Magnifica Humanitas”
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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