Many blessings and congratulations to Father Carlos Donato, Parochial Vicar, St. Francis of Assisi Catholic Church, and Office of Tribunal, who has completed his studies at St. Paul University in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, and is now a licensed Canonist for our Diocese. Let’s celebrate this outstanding accomplishment with Bishop David P. Talley for Father Donato …
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Prayers for the Mauck Family
As many of you now know, yesterday afternoon, Tuesday, July 11, Dr. Benjamin M. Mauck was a victim to a single shooter event inside Campbell Clinic in Collierville. He is the younger brother of Sam Mauck, our Director of Evangelization and Faith Formation. We are shocked and heartbroken by this unthinkable tragedy. Bishop David P. …
Obituary and Funeral Arrangements for Father William J. Parham
Obituary Father William J. Parham (Father Bill) of Memphis, Tenn., passed away peacefully on July 7, 2023, after a short battle with cancer. He was born June 9, 1949, in Memphis. He was preceded in death by his beloved parents William S. Parham and Norma L. Parham. He is survived by his sister, Rosemary (Jeff) …
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A Video from Bishop David P. Talley Urging Young People/Adults Involvement in Strategic Pastoral Planning
Father William J. Parham Enters Eternal Life
It is with great sadness that we share the passing of Fr. William J. Parham. Please join Bishop David P. Talley in praying for the repose of the soul of Fr. Parham. May God grant him eternal rest. Fr. Parham entered eternal life early this morning, Friday, July 7, after a battle with cancer. He …
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Our Latest Issue of our Award-Winning Faith Magazine has arrived!
All Glory to God! The latest edition of our award-winning Faith West Tennessee Magazine is arriving in our homes, parishes, missions, schools and businesses next week. It is another excellent edition that shares informative, interesting and relevant articles about our faith, prayers, celebrations, parishioners and more across our Diocese—and it includes amazing photos. Here is …
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Support for World Youth Day Still Needed
Our Diocese is sending 25 Youth and Young Adult pilgrims to Lisbon, Portugal, in late July/early August to the World Youth Day 2023. We still need help to send everyone in our group. Please consider sponsoring one of our pilgrims. If you cannot sponsor a pilgrim but would like to donate, you are welcome to …
Biking for Babies Mass & Dinner, July 12; 6 pm at Holy Rosary Catholic Church
Exciting news! Starting this Sunday afternoon, July 9, and ending next Sunday afternoon, July 16, several teams are biking across America and pedaling more than 2,500 miles as part of the Biking for Babies Nationwide Team. Biking for Babies brings together Young Adults across the Nation with shared interests in promoting the Pro-Life mission of …
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Funeral Arrangements & Obituary for Deacon Michael J. Gore
It is with great sadness that Bishop David P. Talley and our Catholic Diocese of Memphis share the passing of Deacon Michael J. Gore. Deacon Michael entered eternal life yesterday, Tuesday, July 4. He was ordained on March 4, 2000. Deacon Michael was an integral part of our Holy Cross Catholic Church, 1210 E Wood …
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