For planning purposes and in observance of our country’s 250th Independence Day, this Saturday, July 4, our Diocese’s Catholic Center Office (Chancery), 5825 Shelby Oaks Dr., will be closed this Friday, July 3 and re-open on Monday, July 6, at 8:00am. . Bishop David P. Talley, our Clergy, and Diocesan staff wish everyone a very …
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Leadership Transition: Zaleski Continues as COO, Fracchia Appointed CFO
Our Catholic Diocese of Memphis is pleased to announce a transition in our Core leadership as David Zaleski will continue in his role as Chief Operating Officer (COO) and Steve Fracchia is appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO). Both report directly to Bishop David P. Talley and serve on our Diocese’s Core leadership team. The transition …
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Our Clergy’s July Anniversaries and Birthdays. Be sure to wish them well!
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Statement on Venezuelan Earthquakes and How to Support
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which Bishop David P. Talley and Bishop Emeritus J. Terry Steib, SVD, are members, issued a statement shown below for international support for those impacted by the deadly earthquakes that hit Venezuela this past Wednesday, June 24. As of today, more than 900 people have died, with the number …
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Newly Ordained Fr. Chris Fagin and His Family Meets the Holy Father
One of our newly-ordained Priests, Father Chris Fagin, Parochial Vicar, St. Ann Catholic Church, Bartlett, is with Pope Leo XIV. Father Fagin is pictured with his wonderful family visiting with the Holy Father in the Vatican City. . Father Fagin was ordained early this month on Saturday morning, June 6, with Father Felix Pesce. Father …
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VIRTUS June 2026 Newsletter
Each month, our Diocese shares a VIRTUS Training article through our primary Communications avenues. This month there are two articles for June–a Part 1 and Part 2. Let’s take time to read both articles, which are entitled: — Behind the Smile: Uncovering the Warning Signs of Grooming, Part 1 (Educating ourselves on the signs and …
Max Howard Named Associate Director of Safety and Security for Catholic Diocese of Memphis
Our Catholic Diocese of Memphis is pleased to announce that Max Howard has recently joined us as Associate Director of Safety and Security. He reports to Bill Hecht, Director of the Office of Facilities and Risk Management for our Diocese. Max is already assisting our Diocese’s parishes, schools, and ministries across West Tennessee in strengthening …
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 …
Discover What’s Inside Our Award-Winning Faith West Tennessee Magazine!
The May-June 2026 issue of our award-winning Faith West Tennessee Magazine (18 awards in three years) is another excellent issue that provides us with relevant articles about our Catholic faith, celebrations, events, and parishioners across our Diocese–and it includes the best photos. . Our May-June issue as many excellent articles like the one below about …
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Faith in Our Future Scholarship Campaign Ends Soon!
Our exceptional St. Benedict at Auburndale Catholic High School is in its final stretch of a Faith in Our Future scholarship campaign, which ends next Tuesday, June 30. . This campaign is more than fundraising; it is about creating opportunities for students and families who believe in the mission of our SBA Catholic High School …
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