The Spiritual Communion My Jesus, I believe that You are present in the Most Blessed Sacrament. I love You above all things, and I desire to receive You into my soul. Since I cannot now receive you sacramentally, come at least spiritually into my heart. I embrace You as if you were already there, and …
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Catholic Diocese Turns 50 with Anniversary Masses May 26 -27
Catholic Diocese Turns 50 with Anniversary Masses May 26 -27 Today, Jan. 6, 2021, marks the 50th year of our local Church of West Tennessee. The Catholic Diocese of Memphis came into being on this date today, in 1971. Let us thank God for all who have gone before us, as Ambassadors of Christ …
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St. Michael Catholic Church Breaking Ground for New Building
St. Michael Catholic Church Breaking Ground for New Building Diocese of Memphis Bishop David P. Talley to Attend Event with St. Michael Pastor Fr. Benjamin P. Bradshaw Memphis, Tenn. – December 13, 2020 — St. Michael Catholic Church today at 3pm will hold a groundbreaking ceremony celebrating the start of the construction on its new …
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The Moral Concerns about the Creation of the Vaccine for COVID 19
The Moral Concerns about the Creation of the Vaccine for COVID 19 Chairmen of the Committee on Doctrine and the Committee on Pro-Life Activities To read the actual document, please CLICK HERE United States Conference of Catholic Bishops I. MORAL CONCERNS ABOUT THE CREATION OF VACCINES As Pope Saint John Paul II never tired …
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The Blessed Mother Mary—A Radical?
The Blessed Mother Mary–A Radical? by Fr. Val Handwerker In the Scriptures for the Third Sunday of Advent, did you catch Mary’s entrance in this Advent? Oh, you might tell me that Mary wasn’t named in Sunday’s first passage from Isaiah. You are correct. The Apostle Paul doesn’t mention her at all in the passage …
USCCB Committee on Ecumenical & Interreligious Affairs
USCCB Committee on Ecumenical & Interreligious Affairs Please visit the USCCB webpage for The Committee on Ecumenical and Interreligious Affairs. This committee assists the bishops in their commitment to advancing Christian unity and building ties of friendship and understanding with other religious traditions.
Pope Francis proclaims “Year of St Joseph”
Pope Francis proclaims “Year of St Joseph” With the Apostolic Letter “Patris corde” (“With a Father’s Heart”), Pope Francis recalls the 150th anniversary of the declaration of Saint Joseph as Patron of the Universal Church. To mark the occasion, the Holy Father has proclaimed a “Year of Saint Joseph” from today, 8 December 2020, to …
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Pope says Catholics can receive plenary indulgence for Guadalupe devotion
Pope says Catholics can receive plenary indulgence for Guadalupe devotion With the Basilica of Our Lady of Guadalupe closed for her feast to prevent the spread of COVID-19, Pope Francis said Catholics still can receive a plenary indulgence Dec. 11 and 12 for their Marian devotion if they follow certain conditions. Mexico City Cardinal Carlos …
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Diocese of Memphis raises nearly $78,000 through IGive Catholic
On Tuesday, Dec. 1. our Diocese of Memphis raised nearly $78,000 from 506 donors, and all 23 groups that signed up through our Diocese raised money through IGive Catholic. Benefiting from the funds were our Memphis Diaconate Aspirancy (the first year of a five-year process to become a Deacon) and many donor’s favorite Catholic Parish, …
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Scam Alert Across Our Catholic Diocese of Memphis: Report-Delete
Scam Alert Across Our Catholic Diocese of Memphis: Report-Delete Dear Faithful – Scam Alert: Please be aware that Bishop Talley and our Priests, Deacons, Seminarians or Church staff members will never email or text you asking for gift cards, money or any other type of funding. If you do receive what appears to be a …
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