2021 Week of Prayer for Christian Unity The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a response to Christ’s prayer “that they all may be one” (John 17:21). It is an eight-day period of prayer in which all Christians are invited to participate. The week is celebrated each year from January 18-25, concluding on the …
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Mass with Bishop Talley, MLK Day Holiday Mass – Jan. 18
The Catholic Diocese of Memphis invites you and your parish and mission communities to join our Church next Monday, January 18, 10:00am, Cathedral of The Immaculate Conception for a liturgy in Memory of Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr. The celebrant and homilist will be Bishop David P. Talley. · For community members attending the special …
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Catholic Diocese Turns 50 with Anniversary Masses May 26 -27
Catholic Diocese Turns 50 with Anniversary Masses May 26 -27 Today, Jan. 6, 2021, marks the 50th year of our local Church of West Tennessee. The Catholic Diocese of Memphis came into being on this date today, in 1971. Let us thank God for all who have gone before us, as Ambassadors of Christ …
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St. Paul Book & Gift Store Opens Location at Cathedral
St. Paul Book & Gift Store Opens Location at Cathedral Despite 2020 being a difficulty year for our nation, city, and even store, St. Paul Bookstore & Church Supply isn’t ceasing to find opportunities to present Christ to the local Church in Memphis. Teaming up with the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, Memphis adds a …
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Bishop Talley Visits a group of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecelia
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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#ServeLove 2020 Annual Campaign for Catholic Charities of West TN
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
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
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
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
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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