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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On the Feast of Our Lady of Guadalupe, Dec. 12, many of our churches in West Tennessee celebrated the Feast Day of Our Lady of Guadalupe with joyful Masses, Novenas, Processions, Music, Performances and much more, including delicious foods. To see photos, go to our Facebook page.
Saturday, December 9, and Sunday, December 10, Father Tojan K. Abraham, MCBS, was installed as Pastor at both Our Lady of the Lake Catholic Church, 10645 TN-57, Counce, Tenn. and St. Mary Catholic Church, 2315 Pickwick St., Savannah, Tenn. Deacons and Altar Servers provided excellent support along with great help from many parishioners of both …
It was a wonderful Holy Mass on the First Sunday of Advent, Dec. 3, at our beautiful St. Mary Catholic Church, 2315 Pickwick St., Savannah, Tenn., 10am, to celebrate its 75th Anniversary. Bishop David P. Talley was the Celebrant and Homilist with Father Tojan K. Abraham, MCBS, as the Concelebrant. Many blessings to all St. …
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Our exceptional Catholic Charities of West Tennessee is excited about the recent launch of its 2023 Annual Campaign. The funds are needed so Catholic Charities can continue to be the hands and feet of Christ for our most vulnerable neighbors in West Tennessee throughout the year. For more than 50 years, the non-profit organization has …
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The Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception, Friday, December 8, is a Holy Day of Obligation. Please take the opportunity to attend Mass at your parish or at one of our other churches. Bishop David P. Talley is celebrating Mass at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception at 8:15 am and 7 pm.
After the rush of Thanksgiving and before the Holidays get into full swing, come to our beautiful 140 acres Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center, 3630 Dancyville Rd., Stanton, and join many faithful for a one-night Advent Retreat. It’s a great opportunity for couples to come together or friends wanting to spend quality time …
Obituary: Donald Andrew Bennis was born on September 4th, 1934 in Wilkes Barre, Pennsylvania to Joe and Majorie (Ambrose) Bennis. Don flew West to Eternal Life on November 10th, 2023. He attended Holyoke High School and graduated in 1952. Upon graduation he worked in a Sales capacity and in March of 1954, he enlisted in …
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