2027 East Texas Catholic Foundation Inaugural Gala

Friday, January 29, 2027
The Villa-Tyler: 7891 TX-110, Tyler, TX 75704
5:30 p.m.: Cocktail hour
7:00 p.m.: Dinner

Our Faith. Our Foundation. Our Future.

We invite you join the East Texas Catholic Foundation in celebrating our inaugural gala-an inspiring evening dedicated to faith, generosity, and the lasting impact of Catholic stewardship across our diocese. As a founding sponsor, you will play a vital role in advancing our mission to support parishes, ministries, and charitable works throughout east texas. Your partnership not only demonstrates a commitment to the church and our community, but also provides meaningful visibility among faith-driven leaders and philanthropists. We invite you to stand with US in building a legacy of giving that will endure for generations.

Speaker Spotlight

Most Reverend J. Gregory Kelly

Bishop Kelly entered Holy Trinity seminary in 1976 and was ordained to the priesthood for the Diocese of Dallas on may 15. 1982. In December of 2024, he was appointed as the fifth bishop of Tyler and was installed on February 24, 2025. Bishop Kelly attributes his vocation to the deep faith and example of his parents and to his childhood pastor. Father George Julian, Omi, whose example of priesthood inspired his own.

Sr. Josephine Garrett, CSFN

Sister Josephine is a convert to the Catholic faith, a sister of the holy family of Nazareth and a licensed clinical mental health counselor serving as a counselor in a private practice in the Diocese of Tyler Texas. She is also a national speaker WHO serves youth and young adults around the country.