As expected, Pope Francis has fired the Bishop of the Tyler Diocese, Bishop Joseph Strickland. The news still brought shock to the Catholic social media sphere. Many voiced their celebration and mockery at the situation while many more voiced concern for the bishop and the state of the Catholic Church with a few vowing to leave the Church for the Orthodox or sede vacantist offshoots from Archbishop Lefebvre.
The tweet brought many reactions, especially from those who consider themselves "leftist Catholics" and who often subscribe to an obedience to Pope Francis that is almost indistinguishable from Montanism at times. They literally defend,d every word of the pope and seem to think every statement becomes dogma. They accused Bishop Tyler of heresy and defiance. Calls for his resignation immediately followed calling him schismatic and disloyal to the pope. Almost immediately after the post on X (formerly known as Twitter), the Vatican ordered a visitation. A visitation is when the Vatican sends bishops to investigate. After the visitation, the information is sent back to Rome and reviewed. They then send it to the pope to decide what happens next.Please allow me to clarify regarding, “Patrick Coffin has challenged the authenticity of the Pope Francis.” If this is accurate I disagree, I believe Pope Francis is the Pope but it is time for me to say that I reject his program of undermining the Deposit of Faith. Follow Jesus.
— Bishop J. Strickland (@BishStrickland) May 13, 2023
Cardinal DiNardo's Public Statement on Bishop Joseph StricklandNOVEMBER 11, 2023Daniel Cardinal DiNardoIn June of this year, the Holy Father, Pope Francis, directed that an Apostolic Visitation of the Diocese of Tyler should be conducted. Bishop Dennis Sullivan of Camden and Bishop Emeritus Gerald Kicanas of Tucson were appointed to conduct the Visitation. The Prelates conducted an exhaustive inquiry into all aspects of the governance and leadership of the Diocese of Tyler by its Ordinary, Bishop Joseph Strickland. As a result of the Visitation, the recommendation was made to the Holy Father that the continuation in office of Bishop Strickland was not feasible.After months of careful consideration by the Dicastery for Bishops and the Holy Father, the decision was reached that the resignation of Bishop Strickland should be requested. Having been presented with that request on November 9, 2023, Bishop Strickland declined to resign from office. Thereafter, on November 11, 2023, the Holy Father removed Bishop Strickland from the Office of Bishop of Tyler. Pending more permanent arrangements for the Diocese of Tyler, the Holy Father has, at the same time, appointed Bishop Joe Vasquez, Bishop of Austin, as Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Tyler. Let us keep Bishop Strickland, the clergy and faithful of the Diocese of Tyler, and Bishop Vasquez in our prayers.
You’ve openly declared you’re in schism, I see.
— Frank J. Tassone (@fjtassone2) May 13, 2023
May the Papal Nuncio quickly adjudicate your case, so that the scandal you’ve now caused doesn’t further drive Catholics under your care into schism with you.
Very sad news. Please pray for Bishop Strickland. He has been a courageous & faithful shepherd. I do not understand this move by the Vatican. I am confident in Christ’s ongoing protection of His Church. There have been abuses of power within the Church throughout the centuries,… https://t.co/xBXEsLKEEA
— Lila Rose (@LilaGraceRose) November 11, 2023
Show your support for Bishop Strickland next Saturday in Tyler, Texas. pic.twitter.com/iD4bPLLlbc
— Fred Simon (@FredSimonTLM) November 12, 2023
Okay, two “bombshells” dropped from the Catholic Church in the past few days (First, the CDF’s approval of baptizing Transgender “persons,” and now the removal of Bishop Strickland). People are confused. People are angry. People want answers. I get it. So do I, and I’ll address… pic.twitter.com/AXrNAda6xB
— Fr. Paul Houlis (@FrPaulHoulis) November 12, 2023
Bishop Joseph Strickland, who accused Pope Francis of undermining the central teachings of the Catholic Church, has been removed from office following an investigation into how he governed his diocese. https://t.co/sTGZVPNslt
— Christopher Lamb (@ctrlamb) November 11, 2023
NEWS: The Vatican announced Nov. 11 that Pope Francis had effectively fired Texas Bishop Joseph Strickland, a firebrand prelate who called synodality "garbage" and endorsed a video that attacked Francis as a "diabolically disoriented clown.” https://t.co/2kTkYUUSqe
— NCR (@NCRonline) November 11, 2023
Bishop Strickland: I've threatened some of the powers that be with the truth of the gospel.
— TC-Restorationist ๐ต๐ฑ (@TCatholico) November 12, 2023
Video - https://t.co/4wM8KABGID pic.twitter.com/0lxiW2Mytb
So let me get this right...
— Fr DB Sweet (@FrBradSweet) November 11, 2023
Bishop Weisemann is in good standing with Rome, but Bishop Strickland is removed?
Have I got this now? Is there something I am missing?
This has to be one of the most scandalous events of our time and an outrage. pic.twitter.com/Y6KosZEVgv
JUST IN: Bp. Schneider says #PopeFrancis' removing Bishop Strickland “signifies a black day for the #CatholicChurch of our day.”
— Michael Haynes ๐ป๐ฆ (@MLJHaynes) November 11, 2023
Arian persecution of bishops “because they intrepidly preached the traditional Catholic Faith, is again happening in our day.”https://t.co/DlStlvDhO7
Show your support for Bishop Strickland next Saturday at the Papal Nuncio’s office in Washington DC. pic.twitter.com/NJK2b6jzwX
— Fred Simon (@FredSimonTLM) November 12, 2023
‘The deposition of Bishop Joseph E. Strickland signifies a black day for the Catholic Church of our day,’ https://t.co/04jxGitbc2
— Sanoj Thomas (@sanothomas) November 11, 2023
God bless you, Bishop Strickland, and thank you for showing us how it's done. God wins in the end.https://t.co/jBvMBx1zvv pic.twitter.com/Lfk6G3TRhY
— Michael J. Matt (@Michael_J_Matt) November 11, 2023
Do you not know the Bible says sins of omission are mortal sins. Bishop Strickland is a true Apostle who was ordained Bishop to "protect The Doctrine of Faith". He must speak out every time, as should all Bishops!
— Christina (@Christinaofs) November 12, 2023
Fired! This isn't McDonald's! https://t.co/1LhGWNkHGC
On reason Bishop Strickland was removed was his refusal to suppress the Church’s ancient Latin liturgy. Today would be a very good day to donate to the dynamic Arlington Latin Mass Society. I just have. Click here: https://t.co/Ds45I3nupt pic.twitter.com/xe2czrcOPx
— Damian Thompson (@holysmoke) November 11, 2023
“He perpetuates this narrative that this all happened because of what he says," Plummer said. "It's not true, and he knows it's not true.” https://t.co/NCDMokEwLt
— Austen Ivereigh (@austeni) November 11, 2023
“in his addiction to celebrity he has ruined lives and ruptured decades-long friendships …. Bishop Strickland needs to step away from the cameras and microphones, and submit himself to the authority of the Supreme Pontiff.” https://t.co/WhCRJLWOO3
— Austen Ivereigh (@austeni) November 11, 2023
Cardinal DiNardo of @archgh makes clear in a statement that Tyler’s Bishop Strickland was asked to resign by Pope Francis this Thursday, and declined to do so. Two days later, Francis removed Strickland. pic.twitter.com/HGHV0xYu74
— Joshua McElwee (@joshjmcelwee) November 11, 2023
A statement from a priest in the Diocese of Tyler, Texas following Bishop Strickland’s removal: https://t.co/KFQRT4Pntd
— Christopher Lamb (@ctrlamb) November 11, 2023
NEW: @DrKwasniewski on Bishop Strickland: Years ago Henry Sire called #PopeFrancis‘the dictator pope.’ Time & again this evaluation has been vindicated,& never more so than when the pope deposes a bishop without due process, against canon law,& for no imaginable grave wrongdoing pic.twitter.com/KOzoPa6hkK
— Michael Haynes ๐ป๐ฆ (@MLJHaynes) November 11, 2023
The @NCRonline (via @MassimoFaggioli) criticizes one bishop (Strickland) for invoking Jesus in making controversial statements, but is apparently fine with a top Cardinal (Hollerich) invoking "sociological-scientific foundation[s]" in making controversial statements. Fun times! pic.twitter.com/mu7fz8a1Fi
— Carl E. Olson (@carleolson) November 11, 2023
Cardinal Mรผller on the Pope’s sacking of Bishop Strickland:
— Fr Calvin Robinson (@calvinrobinson) November 11, 2023
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… https://t.co/g11aSNXAFG
The one that should be removed is @Pontifex for teaching heresy. We live among many heroes. Bishop Strickland is undoubtedly one of our modern-day heroes.
— Luis ๐บ๐ธ๐ป๐ฆ (@Guz78) November 11, 2023
Bergoglio will eventually go away and be forgotten. However, those who speak truth will not. #IStandwithBishopStrickland
Good news! The worst bishop in the US just got the boot from his diocese.
— Chezami (@chezami) November 11, 2023
The bad news, of course, is that he will now appoint himself Bishop of the Internet along with Vigano and continue to spread his poison. |
But, it's progress. https://t.co/J6eKHx5OpV
Will the world's bishops speak out with one voice against this clear abuse of power by Jorge Bergoglio against Bishop Strickland?
— Nick Donnelly (@ProtecttheFaith) November 11, 2023
You mean like they did over the illegal removal of Bishop Torres?
They didn't say a word
If you're a Catholic bishop -- not a sham Bergoglian one… pic.twitter.com/0vNrnbboRa
If you are shocked and questioning the removal of Bishop Strickland from Tyler, then you haven’t been paying attention, and your allegiance to the Holy Father is questionable at best.
— Rich Raho (@RichRaho) November 11, 2023
I grew up Catholic and everyone on every side of my family was born and died a Catholic. But for the life of me, I would never support the Catholic Church under this pope. Stop donating money to this evil pontiff.https://t.co/mswVHQpbug
— Even More Pissed Off Patriot (@POdPatriot) November 11, 2023
It’s so sad it’s come to this. Praying for all concerned, especially for ordinary Catholics, many of whom must wonder what’s happening. What a mess. https://t.co/MReIv8s6jJ
— Mark Brumley (@mabrumley) November 11, 2023
Ex US Nuncio @CarloMVigano says #PopeFrancis’ removal of Bishop Strickland “will reveal who stands with the true Church of Christ & who chooses to stand with His declared enemies.”
— Sanoj Thomas (@sanothomas) November 11, 2023
He adds: “To remain silent & endure this umpteenth violation of the most basic principles of… https://t.co/wz2N4BgrfA
Pope Francis is at it again. The Pope relieved Bishop Strickland, conservative bishop of Tyler, TX, after leading the Pro Catholic March at Dodger Stadium. The Vatican sent two investigators to relieve him of his duties. He is not yet defrocked!
— ๐บ๐ธ ๐ฆ Cath'rin๐ฆ ๐บ๐ธ (@catnap1013) November 11, 2023
Pope Francis is not our friend. pic.twitter.com/4eIObuMi8i
An important and necessary move.https://t.co/K9iW4bCcXF
— Where Peter Is (@Where_Peter_is) November 11, 2023
As you can see, there are many points of view on this. This is dividing Catholics in a way that has not been seen recently with many calling this the last straw. What are we to make of this new current event in the Catholic Church?This just in! Bishop Strickland found with Cuban male model -- and quickly reinstated as bishop! (Had you there for a second....)
— Hope Is Fuel (@CoffinMedia) November 11, 2023
WATCH: My exclusive interview with Bishop Strickland, where I ask him all the questions on everyone's heart in the midst of his unjust cancellation.
— John-Henry Westen (@JhWesten) November 12, 2023
Pray for this good Bishop. #IstandwithBishopStrickland pic.twitter.com/G1TaPO0c4P
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