During the month of November, our Diocese recognizes National Native American Heritage Month. We deeply appreciate the diverse cultures, traditions, and contributions of Native American. As Catholics, we give particular thanks for the witness of St. Kateri Tekakwitha, a Mowak woman and the Patron Saint of the environment. You can learn more about the gifts …
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This week, Nov. 12-18, is Discover Catholic Schools Week. The 15 Catholic Schools (diocesan, parochial and private) across our Diocese have a unique role in the Church’s evangelization. Our Catholic Schools teach and embrace the whole person—mind, body, and spirit. The fact that all members of our Catholic Schools know that Christ is the foundation …
It is with great sadness that Bishop David P. Talley and our Diocese share the passing of Deacon Jim Cooley. Deacon Cooley entered eternal life yesterday, Tuesday, November 14. He was ordained on March 4, 2000. Please pray for the repose of Deacon Cooley’s soul and for his family and friends. May God grant him …
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It is with great sadness that Bishop David P. Talley and our Diocese share the passing of Deacon Donald (Don) Bennis. Deacon Don entered eternal life this past Friday, Nov. 10. He was ordained on March 4, 2000. Deacon Don was an integral part of Our Lady of Sorrows Catholic Church, 3700 Thomas St., for …
As communicated last month, our Diocese is sharing VIRTUS articles through our Communications avenues at the beginning of each month. VIRTUS Training VIRTUS, led by The National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc., aims to eliminate abuse of children in our Catholic communities by providing training on the warning signs and proper procedures when faced with …
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Many blessings and congratulations to lifelong St. Peter Catholic Church parishioner Laura Ozanne Robinson and Bishop David P. Talley for being honored last evening, Sunday, Nov. 5, with the “St. Martin de Porres Award” at the St. Peter Gala. The weekend long Triduum celebration (Nov. 3-5), led by Fr. Scott O’Brien, O.P., Rector, St. Martin …
On our newly designed homepage, we have added an Events Calendar to the top menu: Events – Catholic Diocese of Memphis (cdom.org). If you would like to request an event to be publicized, email officeof.communications@cc.cdom.org.
It was an amazing afternoon and evening, Saturday, Nov. 4, at our Diocese’s beautiful Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center, 3630 Dancyville Rd., Stanton, for Camino a la Paz/The Way to Peace. The photos will speak volumes, especially the Vigil Mass with Bishop David P. Talley as Celebrant and Homilist that included a Eucharistic …
National Vocation Awareness Week, Nov. 5-11, is an annual week-long celebration dedicated to promoting Vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate, and Consecrated Life through prayer and education—and to renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular Vocations. Let’s hear from Bishop David P. Talley about the week: https://vimeo.com/880605901?share=copy. And, let’s …
November is Black Catholic History Month. The tradition began in 1990 when, inspired by the Feast Day of St. Martin de Porres (today, Nov. 3) and the birthday of St. Augustine, the U.S. National Black Clergy Caucus designated November for the celebration of the history and heritage of Black Catholics. While the two aforementioned Saints …
