Yesterday, July 19, began the Natural Family Planning Awareness Week (July 19-25), which highlights the Anniversary of Pope Paul VI’s July 25, 1968, Encyclical, Humane Vitae, and beautifully articulates Catholic beliefs about human sexuality, marriage, conjugal love, and responsible parenthood. Here’s the link for the Encyclical: Humanae Vitae (July 25, 1968) . Natural Family Planning(NFP) …
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Catholic Charities & Southern College of Optometry to Provide Free Eye Care
Wonderful news…Our Catholic Charities of West Tennessee (CCWTN) and the Southern College of Optometry (SCO) announced earlier this week a new partnership that will bring free eye care and prescription eyeglasses to individuals experiencing homelessness through the growing Hope Heights collaboration which is transforming the Catholic Charities campus in Midtown Memphis. Eye Exams Beginning this …
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We mourn the passing of Brother Dominic Ehrmantraut, FSC
Brother Dominic Ehrmantraut (Frederic Eugene Ehrmantraut), FSC, died peacefully in his sleep this past Friday, July 10, early in the morning, at the Ave Maria Home, Bartlett, at age 83, having been a De La Salle Christian Brother for 63 years. . Please join Bishop David P. Talley and our Diocese in praying for the …
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Bryan Watson Named President of Fishers of Men Board of Directors
Bryan Watson Named President of Fishers of Men Board of Directors Fishers of Men is pleased to announce the election of Bryan Watson as President of its Board of Directors following the organization’s recent Board meeting. Catholic Faith Journey A devoted disciple of Jesus Christ and long-time leader within the Fishers of Men ministry, …
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St. Michael Youth Group Depart for the Steubenville Youth Conference
Please keep our St. Michael Catholic Church Youth Group in your prayers! This morning, July 10, the St. Michael Youth Group departed for the Steubenville Youth Conference in Missouri, where they will spend the weekend growing in their faith and deepening their relationship with Christ. They will return home, July 13, Monday evening. Please pray …
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Planning for Tomorrow: A Complimentary Life Planning Workshop
Faithful stewardship means planning not only for today, but also for the future—for ourselves, our loved ones, and the Catholic Church we cherish. We invite everyone to attend a free Estate & End-of-Life Planning Seminar on Saturday morning, July 25, from 9am-11am, at our beautiful Holy Rosary Catholic Church in the Cafeteria, 4851 Park Ave. …
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Dan Holland Named Associate Director for Campus and Young Adult Ministry
Our Catholic Diocese of Memphis is pleased to announce the appointment of Dan Holland as Associate Director for Campus and Young Adult Ministry in the Office of Evangelization & Faith Formation. He reports to Sam Mauck, Director of Evangelization & Faith Formation for our Diocese. . Dan officially began his new leadership role last Wednesday, …
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July-August 2026 issue of our Award-Winning Faith West Tennessee Magazine Arriving Soon!
Great news! The July-August 2026 issue of our award-winning Faith West Tennessee Magazine (31 awards in four years) will be arriving in our homes, parishes, schools, and businesses later this week and into next week. Our Magazine is another outstanding issue that provides us with relevant articles about our Catholic faith, celebrations, events, and parishioners …
Angelo Lucchesi Seminarian Dinner 2026
Our Diocese and Knights of Columbus Councils in West Tennessee are honored to present the 17th Annual Angelo Lucchesi Seminarian Dinner, Saturday, August 8, 5:30pm, at our beautiful St. Benedict at Auburndale Catholic High School. . This successful and fun Seminarian Dinner fundraiser has been sold out for the last four years. Tickets and more …
“Power Made Perfect: Finding True Strength in Christ” By: John Edwards
In “Power Made Perfect: Finding True Strength in Christ,” John Edwards, Just a Guy in the Pew founder and a Holy Rosary Catholic Church parishioner, shares his story of transformation and how he learned what St. Paul the Apostle meant when he said God’s power is “made perfect in weakness.”If anyone feels like they have …
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