Dear Brothers and Sisters: We have great news! And in times like ours, great news is always worth sharing! As you know, the Knights of Columbus hosted their 12th Annual Angelo Lucchesi Dinner on July 26 of this year at St. Benedict High School Cafeteria. I am writing this letter to share with you the […]
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Catholic Charities Workshop – A People of Many Faces
A People of Many Faces—Offered by the Parish Social Ministry Office of Catholic Charities of West Tennessee, this workshop focuses on helping parishes learn to build bridges between cultures. Join us for a morning of prayer, presentation, sharing of ideas, and wonderful ethnic food! Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 8:45 am until 1:00 pm, St. […]
Is Christ Really and Truly Present in the Eucharist, by Father Joe Krupp
“The key is this: the Eucharist should transform us, and it takes more than proper theology for that transformation to occur in us.” Is Christ Really and Truly Present in the Eucharist, by Father Joe Krupp Question: Dear Father, I’ve read a lot of talk online that, according to a recent study, most Catholics don’t […]
Requiem Mass for Mother Mary Agnes Magevney
Requiem Mass for Mother Mary Agnes Magevney August 21, 2019 MEM, TN — The Magevney Society is planning a mass in remembrance of prominent Memphis historical figure Mother Mary Agnes Magevney (1841–1891) next month. She was the first child of Eugene and Mary Magevney. It is believed that the first Catholic Mass in Memphis was […]
Father Pugh Remembered, by Tom & Theresa Gagliano
Father Pugh Remembered, by Tom & Theresa Gagliano I left the seminary after completing theology in 1971 but the friendship with Father Pugh remained. Father Pugh married me and my wife Theresa in 1989. He celebrated with us our 25th year Anniversary Mass in 2004. There were some gaps in our relationship during the […]
Silver Rose Run
August 16, 2019 – Fifth grade students at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School ran in the Silver Rose Run sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Timothy J. Coyle Council 9317 today. The actual Silver Rose passed through Memphis over the summer. The Knights wanted to continue the tradition at SFA and made a few […]
The Benefits of Sky Diving are Far Greater than You Just Might Think
The Benefits of Sky Diving are Far Greater than You Just Might Think, by Amy Hall While you may be pretty stoked at one day crossing skydiving off your bucket list, it may prove more beneficial for you to do sooner than later especially if you’re a student or in the job market. What do […]
BREAKING NEWS – STATEMENT ON ALLEGED RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
STATEMENT REGARDING RACIAL ALLEGATIONS
St.Ann Begins the School Year Strong
St. Ann Begins the School Year Strong St. Ann Catholic School is off to a great start to the new school year. Students are ready for Christ-centered learning to begin. Our first days of school, students and parents showed up with arms full of new school supplies. Let’s have a great school year!
Statement from the Bishops of TN on the Execution of Steve West
August 15, 2019 We, the bishops of the three dioceses in Tennessee in conjunction with the Catholic Public Policy Commission, clearly state our strong opposition to the state carrying out the death penalty today. Carrying out this execution does not serve the cause of justice and bucks the trend of states across the country moving […]
