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Papal Conclave Begins May 7
Our Catholic Cardinals from across the globe, early today, Monday, April 28, set the date of Wednesday, May 7, as the start date for the Conclave to elect the successor to Pope Francis. The 267th Pope!Let us pray that the Holy Spirit inspire all those discerning this decision. Also, please click on the Vatican News …
Mass in Memory of Pope Francis, May 1, The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
All are invited! In our Diocese, Masses in Memory of Pope Francis will take place this week within each of our four Deaneries. Bishop David P. Talley will celebrate a Mass in Memory of our Holy Father, Pope Francis, this Thursday evening, May 1, 7:00pm, at Our Mother Church, The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, …
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The Angelo Lucchesi Seminarian Dinner is June 21–Buy your tickets today!
St. Alphonsus Statue Enthroned at Its Parish
After 71 years, our beautiful St. Alphonsus Catholic Church in Covington has its Saint Alphonsus Statue at the parish. The event is the Year 1 Action Item that St. Alphonsus has chosen for its Formation Priority as part of our Diocese’s Strategic Pastoral Plan. Sunday, April 27, Father Carlos Donato, Parochial Administrator, St. Alphonsus, and …
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The Chancery Closed, April 29, Closed Due to Internet Outage
Due to ongoing internet and phone system issues, today Tuesday, April 29, our Diocese’s Catholic Center Office (Chancery), 5825 Shelby Oaks Dr., will continue to be closed. The plan is to re-open tomorrow morning, Wednesday, April 30, at 8:00am. If you need immediate assistance, please call your local Catholic parish.
Pope Francis Funeral Arrangements
Dear Faithful, With profound sorrow, our Diocese shares the news of the funeral arrangements for His Holiness Pope Francis, who entered eternal life this past Monday, April 21. His passing marks the conclusion of a transformative papacy characterized by mercy, outreach, and hope. Rite of Translation The Rite of Translation took place this morning, Wednesday, …
Happy Easter! Thank You for Your Gracious Support of the Annual Catholic Appeal
As we celebrate the joy and hope of the Resurrection, thank you for the generous support of our Annual Catholic Appeal.Your gifts bring Christ’s love to life through Ministries that feed the hungry, form future Priests, and so much more.This year’s theme—“Do you love me? Feed my Sheep”—is Christ’s invitation to each of us to …
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Statement from Bishop David P. Talley on the Death of Pope Francis
“On behalf of the faithful of our Catholic Diocese of Memphis, and united with all the members of the Universal Catholic Church, we mourn the loss of our Holy Father, Pope Francis. His legacy will be one of mercy, outreach, and hope. In this Jubilee Year of Hope, may we honor Pope Francis by carrying …
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Video from Bishop Talley about St. Benedict at Auburndale’s Gala
SBA Gala Register here: https://stbenedict.schoolauction.net/nightofgiving/