Timeline: Bishop Strickland's removal, Pillars of Faith

On the day the Vatican published A Journey of Hope, its note marking sixty years of Nostra Aetate, Bishop Joseph Strickland wrote on X that the statement "must be rejected and repudiated by all who hold Jesus Christ and His Church as the only way to the Father," objecting to a passage on proselytism. LifeSiteNews reported his view that the note "can give rise to grave confusion"; The Letters from Leo, a newsletter covering the pontificate, pointed out that the note says dialogue must avoid relativism and syncretism.

In a letter dated 12 September 2026 and republished by OnePeterFive, Strickland told supporters who feared he had changed sides that he continues to defend the traditional Roman liturgy and has not moved from his positions.

Strickland published a statement on the Society of St. Pius X's announced episcopal consecrations, which the SSPX's news service presented as a plea for apostolic continuity. On 23 February he wrote that some had misrepresented his views and asked for prayers for Pope Leo and the SSPX's leaders.

In a message published by Pillars of Faith, Strickland objected to Pope Leo XIV's appointment of Cardinal Blase Cupich to a Vatican City governing body, while stating that he was not speaking in rebellion and remained loyal to the papal office.

Former Tyler bishop Joseph Strickland announced Pillars of Faith, an online apostolate that hosts his writings, pastoral letters and podcasts.