Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, After marking my 75th birthday and after sending “the letter of resignation” to the Holy Father, I have worked with our Chancery Directors and the various Clergy and Lay consultative bodies to think through how we might prepare our Diocese for the transition ahead. Our Diocese must prepare not …
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Members of our Diocesan Leadership team, led by Bishop David P. Talley, spent yesterday, February 24, in Nashville at the Tennessee State Capitol for the Annual Catholic Day on the Hill. Thank you to the Tennessee Catholic Conference (TNCC) for organizing the day that started at the beautiful and historic St. Mary of the Seven …
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Our Diocese’s QUEST Retreat is open for registration. All Freshmen and Sophomores, 9th and 10th graders, are invited. The Retreat starts on Friday evening, May 1, and ends on Sunday morning, May 3, after the closing ceremony at our beautiful Catholic Church of the Incarnation, 360 Bray Station, Collierville. To register, please click on the …
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Building up the Kingdom of God! Here are the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion numbers for the past two years: • Catechumens – 2024: 112 & 2025: 136 • Candidates – 2024: 190 & 2025: 292 This year, in 2026, another 161 Catechumens and 292 Candidates began preparation to be baptized and …
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As this Lenten Season of Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving begins, our Diocese wants to share the lists of Fish Fry Fridays, Stations of the Cross, and Penance Services & Confessions taking place at many of our 46 beautiful parishes. All are welcome to attend any of the events and services. Please click on the three …
Please note that our 2026 Annual Catholic Appeal Commitment Weekend has been rescheduled. Due to the recent harsh winter weather, which has delayed some mailings, our Commitment Weekend has been rescheduled from February 21-22 to February 28-March 1. This additional time will help ensure that parishioners have received the necessary information and materials before making …
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Do you feel the call from the Holy Spirit to be a Permanent Deacon in our Diocese? If so, please pray on it, read through the following information, and attend the upcoming Saturday morning session. Spouses are encouraged to attend. Location, Date, Time Please see the flyer below in English and Spanish to attend the next …
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Ash Wednesday, tomorrow, February 18, holds numerous important meanings for Catholics. It is the beginning of Lent, the start of Fish Fry Fridays, as well as the first day in preparation for Easter, where we celebrate Jesus’s death and resurrection. However, are we prepared for the Lenten Season? Let’s take a moment to hear from …
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All are invited with family, friends, and all other community members! Let’s celebrate the 50th Anniversary of the Death and Homecoming of Monsignor Joseph E. Leppert, Wednesday evening, March 18, 6:00pm, at our beautiful and historic St. Theresa The Little Flower Catholic Church, 1644 Jackson Ave. Celebrant and Homilist Father Yoelvis Gonzalez, Pastor, will be …
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My Brothers and Sisters in Christ, In the coming days, you will receive your 2026 Annual Catholic Appeal mailing at home. As you review it, I invite you to pause in prayer and reflect on how the Lord may be calling you to take part in this year’s Appeal. Please bring your completed pledge card …
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