Statement from Bishop David P. Talley on Annunciation Catholic School Shooting

“Our Catholic Diocese of Memphis is heartbroken over the horrific acts of violence that took place this morning at the Annunciation Catholic School Mass in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Please take a moment to pray for the children who have lost their lives, those injured, and the entire community. Lord, please console, heal, and remain close to …

Bishop Talley Video on Ordination of Diaconate Candidates, Sept. 20

All are invited with many family members and friends! A Holy Mass for the Ordination of Several Deacons will be celebrated on Saturday morning, Sept. 20, 10:00am, at our magnificent and historic Mother Church, The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1695 Central Ave., Memphis. Our Diocese’s 20 Permanent Diaconate Candidates, Class of 2025, will be Ordained. Please take a moment to hear …

David Hessling Receives CCUSA Volunteer of the Year Award

Catholic Charities USA (CCUSA) has named Dave Hessling, a passionate volunteer with Catholic Charities of West Tennessee, as its 2025 Volunteer of the Year. Dave is a member of our beautiful St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Covington, Tenn., and is a Candidate to become a Permanent Deacon next month, Saturday, September 20—the Class of 2025. …

Installation of Fr. Robert Szczechura as Pastor of St. Patrick Catholic Church

All are invited to a Holy Mass of Installation, this coming Twenty-first Sunday in Ordinary Time, August 24, 11:00am, at our beautiful and historic St. Patrick Catholic Church, 277 S 4th St., Downtown Memphis, to celebrate Father Robert Szczechura as the new Pastor. Bishop David P. Talley will be the Celebrant. Please see the flyer …

Catholic Charities of West Tennessee Speaker Series

All are invited! In celebration of the “Jubilee Year of Hope” in 2025, our Catholic Charities of West Tennessee’s St. Martin de Porres Society is hosting a Four-Part Speaker Series with the first speaker kicking off the series tomorrow evening, Thursday, July 17. See the complete details on all four speakers below. This unique opportunity, …

Video from Bishop Talley on Dining with the Deacons–Buy Your Tickets Today!

All are invited! Our hardworking and outstanding 54 Permanent Deacons from across our Diocese are hosting their Third Annual “Dining with the Deacons” on Friday, October 17, 6:00pm-9:00pm, in Marian Hall at our beautiful and historic Mother Church, The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1695 Central Ave.  Please take a moment to hear from Bishop David P. Talley about …

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