As reported in 2023, due to the incredible generosity of many Parishioners, our Churches and Diocese surpassed their United in Faith Capital Campaign goals. For our Diocese’s latest UIF Capital Campaign update, please see the Spring 2024 Report by clicking on the following link: https://cdom.org/…/UIFCapitalCampaignSpringReport2024Fi… Please take time to read Bishop David P. Talley’s letter …
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Sign up today for the National Eucharistic Pilgrimage in Nashville!
As part of the National Eucharistic Revival, about 80,000 Catholics throughout the United States will gather for the National Eucharistic Congress at Lucas Oil Stadium in Indianapolis, Ind., July 17-21. The Pilgrimage to Indianapolis began this past Pentecost weekend. It has four routes from the South, North, East, and West of the U.S. Four small …
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Dr. Chris Fay Named Interim President-CEO for Catholic Schools
Dear Faithful, Beginning in late 2023 and during the early months of 2024, I held several meetings with our Principals (of parochial, diocesan, and private Catholic Schools), and the Pastors that oversee our parochial Catholic Schools; and after hearing their concerns about the many challenges that our beloved Catholic Schools are facing, contracted with Partners in …
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A Video from Bishop David P. Talley on the End of the School Year
As the outstanding Catholic Schools in our Diocese complete their 2023-24 School Year, through excellent academics and religious development, please take a moment to view the following video from Bishop David P. Talley to hear his deep appreciation and prayers for our exceptional Diocesan, Parochial and Private Schools across West Tennessee: https://vimeo.com/942873374/f422a568e8?share=copy. Many blessings for …
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Monthly VIRTUS Resources Shared across the Diocese–Click Here to Read the Article
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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Pope Francis Appoints Father James Beckman as Bishop of Knoxville
Pope Francis has appointed Father James Mark Beckman, 61, a Priest of the Diocese of Nashville for more than three decades, as the Fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville. The appointment was announced in Washington, D.C., today, May 7, by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States. “I am blessed and honored …
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Ordination of Dominican Brother Carlos Angel Salas Sotelo, OP, June 15
All are invited, and bring your family members, friends, and many more. Let’s mark our calendars to join Carlos Angel Salas Sotelo, OP, for his Ordination to the Priesthood, Saturday, June 15, 10:00am, at our beautiful and historic St. Peter Catholic Church, 190 Adam Ave., Memphis. Bishop David P. Talley will be the Celebrant. Let’s …
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New Clergy Appointments Effective July 1, 2024
Mark your Calendars for the Ordination to the Priesthood this summer, June 8, 10 am, at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Join us at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, June 8, at 10 am, as Deacons Rolando Perez, Andrew Raffanti, and Kacper Wojcieszko are ordained priests for the Catholic Diocese of Memphis. Please continue to pray for them as they complete their studies and prepare for ordination.
