It was a joyful first Sunday of Lent, March 6, at our Mother Church, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, at 3pm and 7pm, with the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion for those preparing to be baptized and fully enter into the life of the Catholic Church. At the Rite of Election …
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As our 15 Catholic Schools across West Tennessee enjoy a safe and successful quarter with the best academics and religious development, please view another informative video from our Superintendent Nic Antoine, which is about the exceptional Immaculate Conception Cathedral School: SuptAntoineICCS. The ICCS video was sent to all Catholic School Pastors, Principals, Religious, Teachers, Staff, …
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Terrific to see and read about our wonderful St. Paul Catholic School students receiving Ashes from Fr. Stephen Kenny, Pastor at St. Paul, on Ash Wednesday morning, March 2. The photos and write-up were at the top of the Front Page of the Commercial Appeal this past Thursday, March 3. Please click the following link …
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Western Deanery The Cathedral of Immaculate Conception 1695 Central Ave., Memphis, TN 38104 Marian Hall (Lower Level of Cathedral) Every Friday in Lent from 5pm-8pm Baked/Fried Fish | French Fries | Hushpuppies | Coleslaw | Cheese Pizza for kids | Soft Drinks $TBA | Tea $TBA | Adults $12 | Kids 12 $6 | Family …
As communicated for several months, the Church throughout the world has initiated a Synod Process. The Synod Process is designed to be a time of prayer and discernment, reaching out to those who currently participate in the Church’s life as well as those who do not. Locally, across our four Deaneries, we are having Diocesan …
Lent began today with Ash Wednesday. On this first day of Lent, Bishop Talley is sharing the following video: BishopTalleyVideoRepent. Lent offers a new beginning. It is a 40 day journey to reflect and rekindle your relationship with God. Many blessings. Repent! Please share the video as great ambassadors of our Lord. The video is …
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Please click on the link below to read and share a new Decree from Bishop Talley lifting the restrictions on the Cup of Blessing at Mass, which will be effective Holy Thursday, April 14. This link includes both the English and Spanish versions of the Decree: BishopDecreeLiftRestrictCup. The new Decree was shared with all Clergy …
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Let’s join Pope Francis in prayer for the people of Ukraine. Our Catholic Diocese of Memphis is deeply saddened and distressed by the news of the senseless war in Ukraine. We ask the Faithful across our 47 Parishes and Missions in West Tennessee to join Bishop Talley, Bishop Emeritus Steib and our Clergy in praying …
It will be a joyful weekend, Feb. 26-27, at our St. Patrick Catholic Church with Bishop Fernand J. Cheri, O.F.M. All are welcome to attend. Please click the link to see the schedule: BishopCheriVisitStPatrick Bishop Cheri is the Auxiliary Bishop of New Orleans since 2015. A Franciscan Friar of the St. Louis Province for 25 …
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As we prepare for the Lenten Season of 40 days, which starts next week on Ash Wednesday, March 2, please take time to watch the following video link from Bishop Talley for his thoughts on Lent: BishopTalleyLent. Lent is a period of preparation to celebrate the Lord’s Resurrection at Easter. During Lent, we seek the …
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