Bishops of Tennessee appeal to Gov. Bill Lee “to stop another needless execution.” Click here to read original letter The Bishops of the three Dioceses in Tennessee, our Bishop David Talley, Bishop Mark Spalding, Nashville and Bishop Richard Stika, Knoxville, in conjunction with the Tennessee Catholic Public Policy Commission, have again appealed to Gov. Bill …
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All Three Dioceses in Tennessee collaborate to present TENNCAT
All Three Dioceses in Tennessee collaborate to present TENNCAT TENNCAT is an online gathering of volunteer catechists, Parish Catechetical Leaders, Youth Ministers, RCIA teams and Catholic school teachers. The event supports the ongoing formation and enrichment of these volunteers and lay ministry leaders who serve the Church’s mission of evangelization and catechesis. TENNCAT is …
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Young SBA golfer makes impact on LPGA
The LPGA approached freshman St. Benedict at Auburndale High School golfer Claire Hollingsworth, of Bartlett, in the late summer about filming a #DriveOn commercial about her story. The crew came in September and filmed Claire, and wonderful memories were made. The Hollingsworth family shared the commercial with the SBA family saying, “We are blessed and …
Fr. Bruce Nieli to Talk Evangelization at Annual Triduum This Weekend
Fr. Bruce Nieli to Talk Evangelization at Annual Triduum This Weekend The Triduum is St. Martin de Porres National Shrine & Institute most celebrated annual project, which is led by Fr. Carmen Mele. This year, Fr. Carmen has invited one of our Memphis Diocese’s favorite preachers, Paulist Fr. Bruce Nieli to give a multi-faceted …
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Fratelli Tutti, On Fraternity and Social Friendship
Fratelli Tutti, On Fraternity and Social Friendship Encyclical of Pope Francis Read & download the .pdf version here In his third encyclical, Fratelli Tutti, On Fraternity and Social Friendship, Pope Francis focuses on many of the issues that serve to fracture our relationships with each other and with society. Released on the eve of the …
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Pope signs new encyclical in Assisi
Pope signs new encyclical in Assisi VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Bringing the Vatican official in charge of translations with him, Pope Francis signed his new encyclical, “Fratelli Tutti, on Fraternity and Social Friendship,” at the tomb of St. Francis of Assisi, source of the document’s title and inspiration. After celebrating Mass at St. Francis’ tomb …
Aspirancy Program for the Diaconate is underway
Aspirancy Program for the Diaconate is underway Through the Church, Christ calls some to ordained service through the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Formation for ordination to a diaconal vocation is an intense process consisting of five (5) years, followed by a life-long commitment of continued personal formation and growth. Throughout the process, many people are …
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center, Women’s Retreat October 16-18, 2020
Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center, Women’s Retreat October 16-18, 2020 – I Am With You Always We all have experienced several months of unprecedented challenges. For the first time in our lives we have been told that we cannot go to church and we cannot participate in the reception of the Holy …
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Bishop Talley Celebrates Red Mass For All Who Seek Justice
Bishop Talley Celebrates Red Mass For All Who Seek Justice The Mass celebrated by Bishop Talley was a Mass tradition first celebrated in 1245 at the Cathedral in Paris. In ensuing years, the Mass was celebrated in several cities of France in honor of Saint Ives, the Patron Saint of Lawyers. From France, the tradition spread …
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Special Second Collection Sept. 26-27 at all Masses
A special Second Collection will be taken up this weekend (Sept. 26-27) at all our Masses. This special collection will cover disaster relief for many Louisiana victims in the Diocese of Lake Charles and Diocese of Alexandria. Catholic Charities of West Tennessee is coordinating with the Catholic Charities of Southwest Louisiana and directly with the Diocese …
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