November is Black Catholic History Month. The tradition began in 1990 when, inspired by the Feast of St. Martin de Porres, November 3 (this Sunday) and the birthday of St. Augustine, the U.S. National Black Clergy Caucus designated November for the celebration of the history and heritage of Black Catholics.While the two aforementioned Saints may …
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Memphis Cursillo Celebrates 60 Years
All are invited to the 60th Anniversary of the “Cursillo of Memphis” movement. The celebration will take a place on Tuesday, November 19, 6:30pm, at our beautiful Catholic Church of the Resurrection, 5475 Newberry Ave., Memphis.The speakers will be: Claire Barnett, Margaret Ann Murphy, and Caroline Barnett. They will speak on how their parents helped …
Bishop Talley Video on Men’s Catholic Conference, Jan. 10-11, 2025
The “Reaching Higher” Men’s Catholic Conference is set for Friday, January 10, 2025, 6:00pm-9:00pm (The Gathering), and Saturday, January 11, 2025, 7:30am-3:00pm (The Awakening), at our beautiful Catholic Church of the Incarnation, 360 Bray Station Rd., Collierville. Please take a moment to hear from Bishop David P. Talley about the Men’s Catholic Conference by clicking on …
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Building a Catholic Home: November 15-17, Our Lady Queen of Peace
Father Robert Ponticello Funeral Arrangements & Obituary
Father Robert Ponticello entered eternal life last Monday, October 28, 2024, after a long illness. He was ordained into the Priesthood of Jesus Christ on November 28, 1981. Please continue to join us in praying for the repose of the soul of Father Ponticello. May God grant him eternal rest. Father Ponticello’s priestly ministry in …
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Calling all Catholic Men: Men’s Catholic Conference Coming in January–Register today
The “Reaching Higher” Men’s Catholic Conference is set for Friday, January 10, 2025, 6:00pm-9:00pm, and Saturday, January 11, 2025, 7:30am-3:00pm, at our beautiful Catholic Church of the Incarnation, 360 Bray Station Road, in Collierville. All men are invited for a day-and-a-half of inspiration, faith, and fellowship. Please do not miss this chance to grow in …
Action News 5 Coverage of the Feast of St. Jude Celebration
All Souls Day Mass, Saturday, Nov. 2, 10am
All are invited to our Diocese’s Annual All Souls Day Mass on Saturday morning, November 2, 10:00am, outdoors at our Historic Calvary Catholic Cemetery, 1663 Elvis Presley Boulevard, Memphis. Bishop David P. Talley will be the Celebrant and Homilist for this Holy Mass. Bishop Emeritus J. Terry Steib and several Priests will be the Concelebrants.
Father Robert Ponticello Enters Eternal Life
It is with great sadness that Bishop David P. Talley and our Diocese share the passing of Father Robert Ponticello. Father Ponticello entered eternal life yesterday afternoon, Monday, Oct. 28, after a long illness. He was ordained into the Priesthood of Jesus Christ on Nov. 28, 1981. Please join us in praying for the repose …
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