Bishop Talley took a trip to visit the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia who are living in the convent at St. Paul Catholic Church in Whitehaven. After Vespers Bishop Talley was able to share a meal with the Sisters finding out about each life and story. (You can get a glimpse into each Sisters story …
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Catholic Charities of West Tennessee (CCWTN) has served our community’s most vulnerable neighbors since 1971. Our focus is meeting people where they are, and helping them to chart a path forward that ultimately leads to self-sufficiency. This year has been truly exceptional, and the need, due to COVID-19 related challenges, is great. In responding to …
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A Prayer for Our Veterans As we observe Veterans Day today may we pause and give a grateful prayer for all who have served our nation. We would not have the opportunities and freedom that we enjoy today without their selfless service and sacrifice. May those who have died rest in peace. Amen. A Prayer …
Remembering the Dead at St. Michael Catholic Church: Traditions, customs combine to honor the past St. Michael Catholic Church in Memphis created an alter for parishioners to place photos of their loved ones on Nov. 2, 2020. There was a mass for All Souls Day at the Church on Monday. The Day of the Dead …
Evening of Eucharistic Adoration to Pray for Vocations With All Saints Day, yesterday, and All Souls Day, today, it’s a wonderful way to help kick-off this year’s National Vocation Awareness Week (Nov.1-Nov.7). The annual week-long celebration is an opportunity for U.S. Dioceses and Parishes to uphold and promote Vocations to the Priesthood, Diaconate and …
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A Celebration for Those who have Chosen to Serve the Church of West Tennessee The CDOM annual Seminary Dinner, sponsored by the Tennessee Knights of Columbus holds a favored place in the calendar of many Memphis Catholics. It’s a chief fundraiser for our seminarians, and on a normal year hundreds of Memphis catholics flock to …
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All Three Dioceses in Tennessee collaborate to present TENNCAT TENNCAT is an online gathering of volunteer catechists, Parish Catechetical Leaders, Youth Ministers, RCIA teams and Catholic school teachers. The event supports the ongoing formation and enrichment of these volunteers and lay ministry leaders who serve the Church’s mission of evangelization and catechesis. TENNCAT is …
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Fr. Bruce Nieli to Talk Evangelization at Annual Triduum This Weekend The Triduum is St. Martin de Porres National Shrine & Institute most celebrated annual project, which is led by Fr. Carmen Mele. This year, Fr. Carmen has invited one of our Memphis Diocese’s favorite preachers, Paulist Fr. Bruce Nieli to give a multi-faceted …
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Aspirancy Program for the Diaconate is underway Through the Church, Christ calls some to ordained service through the Sacrament of Holy Orders. Formation for ordination to a diaconal vocation is an intense process consisting of five (5) years, followed by a life-long commitment of continued personal formation and growth. Throughout the process, many people are …
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Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center, Women’s Retreat October 16-18, 2020 – I Am With You Always We all have experienced several months of unprecedented challenges. For the first time in our lives we have been told that we cannot go to church and we cannot participate in the reception of the Holy …
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