Funeral Arrangements… Fr. Richard Cortese’s funeral will take place on Tuesday, September 20, at St. Michael the Archangel Catholic Church, 3863 Summer Ave., Memphis. Visitation will occur from 9:15am-10:00am, the Holy Rosary at 10:00am and the Funeral Mass at 10:30am with Bishop David P. Talley as Celebrant and Msgr. Victor Ciaramitaro as Homilist. The Burial …
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Installation of Fr. James Martell as Pastor at St. Philip
It was a joyful Mass this past Sunday, Sept. 11, at our St. Philip the Apostle Catholic Church in Somerville where Bishop David P. Talley was Celebrant for the Installation of Fr. James Martell as Pastor. Bishop Talley gave a beautiful Homily. The Deacons, Altar Servers and Seminarian provided excellent support, as usual, along with …
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Latest Edition of Our Faith Magazine Now Available
The latest edition of our award-winning Faith West Tennessee Magazine will be in our homes, parishes, missions, schools and businesses this week. It is another exceptional edition sharing informative and interesting articles about our faith, prayers, celebrations, parishioners and more across our Diocese—and the publications includes incredible photography. Here’s our latest edition online: FWTNLatestIssue and …
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Eucharistic Revival Adoration – A Diocesan Invitation
Our Catholic Diocese of Memphis will be hosting six Adoration events over the next two months to reinforce the importance of the Real Presence of the Lord In The Holy Eucharist. Everyone is invited to join us at one of these events; which will provide an opportunity to embrace and understand the Exposition and Adoration …
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Rest in Peace Father Richard Cortese
Dear Diocesan Family, Please join Bishop David P. Talley, Father David Graham and our Catholic Diocese of Memphis in praying for the repose of the soul of Father Richard Cortese who passed away during the evening hours of Saturday, Sept. 10, 2022. Father Cortese loved serving the people of our Diocese and, most recently, the …
Red Mass at Historic St. Peter to Celebrate Legal Profession
All are invited to our Red Mass, Friday, Sept. 30, Noon, at our beautiful and historic St. Peter Catholic Church. Bishop David P. Talley will be the Celebrant and Fr. James M. Clark, J.C.L., J.V., will be the Homilist. The Red Mass is celebrated annually for all in the Legal profession, which marks the opening …
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Gifts for God’s Children – Christmas 2022
Christmas is the perfect time to focus more intentionally on our brothers and sisters in need. Gifts for God’s Children allows wonderful people and groups to adopt one, two, or more families and share the JOY of the season! Let our neighbors in need know someone cares for them. Let children know someone loves them. Let seniors know they have not been forgotten. …
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Join the Virtual Eucharistic Revival Conferences Starting in September
All are welcome to participate in the first of three Virtual Eucharistic Revival Conferences over the next three years of the National Eucharistic Revival. The first Virtual Conference is Sept. 22 to Sept. 24. Register today at: VirtualEucharisticRevival. What will you gain in joining this first Virtual Conference… Discover – You may have an idea …
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Two Students Win First Pitch Contest for Catholic Schools Day at Ballpark
The Catholic Schools Day at the Redbirds Ballpark is this coming Saturday, Sept. 10, 3:05pm. As the fun and fellowship day approaches, this past Friday, Sept. 2, our Catholic Schools Superintendent Nic Antoine announced the winners of the Bible Ball Team contest to throw out the First Pitch at the game. Congratulations to: Grace Rout, …
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Walking with Moms in Need Event at Holy Rosary
All are invited to a complimentary Respect Life Breakfast at our Holy Rosary Catholic Church, Saturday, Sept. 17, 9am, in the Family Room. Guest speaker is Heather McCaskill, Executive Director, One by One Ministries. The event is being held specifically to support a U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops program called Walking with Moms in Need—a …
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