St. Michael Catholic Church launches 139:16 ministry for Persons with Special Needs St. Michael Catholic Church has been working on a new program to ensure that the church is accessible and has programs to benefit everyone in the community. Father Ben Bradshaw, pastor and Social Ministry Director Gwen Coffey are both excited to begin a …
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Diocesan Finance Team Receives Praise from Bishop Talley
Finance Team of Diocese receives praise from Bishop Talley for their excellent efforts with transparency Bishop Talley recognizes our Finance team for their excellent efforts with financial transparency across our Parishes-Missions and the Memphis Diocese. Please visit the Finance Page of our Diocese for the latest information. A shortcut to the Finance Page is HERE …
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Pope Francis to Help Celebrate World Day of the Sick on Feb. 11
Message of His Holiness Pope Francis for the 29th World Day of the Sick 2021 “You have but one teacher and you are all brothers” (Mt 23:8). A trust-based relationship to guide care for the sick Dear brothers and sisters, The celebration of the XXIX World Day of the Sick on 11 February 2021, the …
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U.S. Bishops Urge President Biden to Reject Abortion Rights
U.S. Bishops Urge President Biden to Reject Abortion Rights Jan-22-2021 CNA Staff (CNA) – President Joe Biden’s statement backing legal abortion on the anniversary of Roe v. Wade drew swift reaction from the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, whose pro-life chairman said the no president of the United States should ever defend denying the …
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Tennessee Knights of Columbus Presents Annual Bishop’s Burse
Tennessee Knights of Columbus Presents Annual Bishop’s Burse Knights of Columbus Tennessee State Deputy, Michael McCusker, recently presented a check to Bishop David P. Talley for the Annual Bishop’s Burse. The amount represents contributions from all 96 active KofC Councils in Tennessee comprised of 12,000 Brother Knights. The same checks were presented to the Bishops …
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U.S. Bishop Statement on Inauguration of 46th President
January 20, 2020 Statement on the Inauguration of Joseph R. Biden, Jr., as 46th President of the United States of America Most Reverend José H. Gomez, Archbishop of Los Angeles, President, United States Conference of Catholic Bishops My prayers are with our new President and his family today. I am praying that God grant him …
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2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity
2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a response to Christ’s prayer “that they all may be one” (John 17:21). It is an eight-day period of prayer in which all Christians are invited to participate. The week is celebrated each year from January 18-25, concluding on the …
Bishop David P. Talley Chairman, Bishops Committee on Ecumenical & Interreligious Affairs, addresses the importance of this religious prayer week
On this wonderful Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., Day, the entire Christian community begins an International Week of Prayer for Christian Unity (Jan. 18-Jan.25). This year’s theme is Abide in my love…You shall bear much fruit. (John 15:1-17). This week of prayer has a history of more than 100 years where Christians around the …
Mass with Bishop Talley, MLK Day Holiday Mass – Jan. 18
The Catholic Diocese of Memphis invites you and your parish and mission communities to join our Church next Monday, January 18, 10:00am, Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception for a liturgy in Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The celebrant and homilist will be Bishop David P. Talley. · For community members attending the special …
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Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Update
Tennessee COVID-19 Vaccination Update The health and safety of all our parishioners, clergy and communities across West Tennessee are of the utmost important to our Memphis Diocese. With that said, for your use and to share, the information below are excerpts from an official state of Tennessee COVID-19 vaccination blog site. The link to the …
