As the first integrated Parish in our Memphis Diocese, St. Theresa The Little Flower Catholic Church honors our history by celebrating Black History Month with enrichment. Join St. Theresa Parishioners for Mass on Saturday, Feb. 19, 10:30am, followed by a special presentation from Monsignor Eugene Morris. He is the Rector at the Oratory of St. …
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Even through icy, cold weather our 15 Catholic Schools (Diocesan, Parochial, Private) had a very successful Catholic Schools Week (Jan. 30-Feb. 5). Please click on the following links to view the Commercials that were on Ch. 3 WREG-TV for the past two weeks about our Catholic education: 60SecCommercial and 30SecCommercial. Also, Supt. Nic Antoine, with …
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The month of February is dedicated to The Holy Family of Jesus, Mary and Joseph. The Holy Family is a model for all Christian households of what family life should exemplify. The family is where love is freely given without self-interest. It is where we learn to love, to pray and to practice the gift …
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which includes Bishop Talley and Bishop Emeritus Steib, shared the following news from Pope Francis on the retirement of Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, Archdiocese of Louisville, and the Holy Father appointing Bishop Shelton Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux as the successor. Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, …
February is Black History Month. The month is an opportunity to understand Black histories, going beyond stories of racism and slavery to spotlight Black achievement. A continued engagement with history is vital as it helps give context for the present. Black History Month was created in February 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, known as the …
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As cold temperatures persist, along with power outages, Bishop David P. Talley and our Catholic Diocese of Memphis members across West Tennessee, offer thanks and prayers for all the skilled line and energy team members who are very busy maintaining and restoring power throughout the area over the next few days. Also, we deeply appreciate …
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It’s a New Year and new Tennessee License Plates are available. One great tip passed along to our Catholic Diocese of Memphis is that you can ask for the License Plate that shows our great Faith at no additional cost, “In God We Trust.” The standard version of the License Plate, shown in the photo, …
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How about an exciting and beautiful 12-Day Pilgrimage across Poland from Sept. 13-24, 2022? The Pilgrimage will be with Fr. Robert Szczechura, Pastor of Our Mother Church, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. If you have questions about the Pilgrimage, contact Fr. Szczechura at: robert.szczechura@cc.cdom.org or 901-725-2700. Also, click the link for more information on the Pilgrimage–including …
Due to inclement weather, our Catholic Diocese of Memphis Schools and our Catholic Center Office are closed on Thursday, Feb. 3 and Friday, Feb. 4. Please check Parish and Mission Facebook pages, Websites and other Communications avenues on Office Closures and Masses. Also, please remember that most of our Priests live on campus and Parishioners …
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It was standing room only, Sunday, Jan. 30, Noon, at a beautiful Vietnamese Lunar New Year Mass of our Sacred Heart Catholic Church. The Holy Mass took place at our Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church as Sacred Heart continues to be restored. Fr. Brandon was the Celebrant and provided a joy-filled Homily. Frs. Simon, Peter and …
