February is Black History Month. An ongoing engagement with history is vital to help give context to the present. Black History Month was created in February 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, known as the Father of Black History. February was chosen by Woodson for the week-long observance—as it coincides with the birthdates of President Abraham …
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As we begin this New Year, I invite you to reflect on the profound mission entrusted to us as followers of Christ. The words of Jesus to Peter, “Do you love me? Feed my sheep” ~ John 21:17, resonate deeply, reminding us of our call to live out our faith through love, care, and compassion. …
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All are invited, and please bring your family, friends, and many more! It’s less than a week away from an always joyful Women’s Morning of Spirituality 2025 (WMOS 2024) Saturday, March 1. This Catholic, faith-filled WMOS 2025 event will once again take place at our beautiful Catholic Church of the Incarnation, 360 Bray Station Road, …
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Join Catholics from across our Diocese for a special Catholic Night at the Grizzlies game as they take on the San Antonio Spurs, Monday, February 3. The Women’s Choir from our St. Benedict at Auburndale Catholic High School will be performing as part of the pregame program at 6:15, and many students from our Catholic …
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This year, National Catholic Schools Week is Sunday, January 26, through Saturday, February 1, with the theme: United in Faith and Community. Stay tuned for many exciting, educational, and religious activities throughout the week at the 13 exceptional Diocesan, Parochial, and Private Catholic Schools across our Diocese, including several School Masses with Bishop David P. …
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As communicated last month, our Diocese is sharing VIRTUS articles through our Communications avenues at the beginning of each month. VIRTUS Training VIRTUS, led by The National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc., aims to eliminate abuse of children in our Catholic communities by providing training on the warning signs and proper procedures when faced with …
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Join our amazing Catholic Charities of West Tennessee on Saturday, January 25, at our beautiful St. Martin de Porres National Shrine in Memphis for an inspiring talk on how serving others can enhance your spiritual journey. The event will begin with fellowship at 9:00am, followed by the talk at 10:00am. The location is 190 Adams …
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It is with great sadness that Bishop David P. Talley and our Diocese share the passing of Deacon Morgan Edwin (Eddie) Ramsey, Sr. Deacon Eddie entered eternal life Tuesday, January 14. He was ordained on March 4, 2000. Deacon Eddie was an integral part of our St. Peter Catholic Church. Please pray for the repose …
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Many blessings and congratulations to the ten Christian Brothers High School Hall of Fame Class of 2025. Please see the flyer below for inductee names.A Holy Mass and Induction ceremony will take place next Sunday afternoon, January 19, 2pm, at CBHS, to celebrate the newest members of the CBHS Hall of Fame. See the flyer …
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All are invited to a “Holy Hour and March for Life” this coming Saturday morning, January 18. The “Holy Hour” will begin at 11:00am at our Blessed Sacrament Chapel, 2564 Hale Ave., Memphis, with Father Yoelvis Gonzalez, Pastor, St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church and Blessed Sacrament Chapel, as the Celebrant. The “March for …
