September is Hispanic Heritage Month

Starting Sept. 15, through Oct. 15, our Diocese is celebrating Hispanic Heritage Month to recognize and celebrate the many contributions, diverse cultures and extensive histories of the American Latino community across our parishes, missions and schools. Also, there are 22 Spanish-speaking countries in the world and Spanish is the second most-spoken language in the world …

Register today for Miracle of the Eucharist: A pilgrimage to Italy with John Edwards and Fr. Joe Sax in 2024!

All are welcome to register for a Eucharistic Pilgrimage to Italy with Father Joe Sax and Pew Ministries Founder John Edwards for 12 days from June 3-14, 2024. Registration opened last week and is filling up fast. Many from Memphis and around the world will be joining the two spiritual leaders on an amazing journey. …

Robert L. Hutton to Serve as Chairman-elect of the National Advisory Board to the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops

Many blessings and congratulations to Robert L. Hutton, our Diocesan Attorney, who has been named to serve as Chairman-elect of the National Advisory Council (NAC) to the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) during its recent semi-annual meeting in Baltimore, Md. Under its by-laws, Hutton will begin service on the Executive Board immediately and …

Catholic Charities of West Tennessee Appoints Kiki Hall as Interim Executive Director

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE Catholic Charities of West Tennessee Appoints Kiki Hall as Interim Executive Director Memphis, Tenn., Sept. 8, 2023 –The Most Reverend David P. Talley, Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Memphis, and the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of West Tennessee (CCWTN) approved the appointment of Kiki Hall to the position of Interim Executive …

Catholic Charities of West Tennessee Bids a Fond Farewell to Executive Director

The Most Reverend David P. Talley, Bishop, Catholic Diocese of Memphis, and the Board of Directors of Catholic Charities of West Tennessee (CCWTN) announce that Kelley Henderson, Executive Director of Catholic Charities of West Tennessee, will transition to President and CEO of Catholic Social Services in Columbus, Ohio, effective October 2, 2023. Henderson joined CCWTN …

Award-Winning Faith Magazine Available for Purchase

Our award-winning Faith West Tennessee Magazine is all about our Catholic faith, prayers, celebrations, parishioners, and more like our July/August cover story about the wonderful Ave Maria Home (see below). Here’s a link to the issue: https://catholicmagazines.org/…/faith-west…/mem0723. Our Magazine is $18 (one-yr.), $30 (two-yrs,) or $36 (three-yrs.). To subscribe, visit: https://www.shelbygiving.com/…/39025798-b75e-4c9a-ab40…

St. Paul Catholic School Prayer Service, Wednesday, Aug 30, 1 pm

In celebration of 75 years of Catholic Education in Whitehaven and throughout Memphis, our amazing St. Paul Catholic School, 1425 East Shelby Dr., Memphis, is holding a Prayer Service on its front lawn this Wednesday, August 30, at 1 pm to pray for their school and community. All families, clergy, and community members are invited …

Announcing the New Director of Our Lady Quen of Peace Retreat Center

Our Diocese is pleased to announce some changes for Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center and our Office of Evangelization and Faith Formation. After a distinguished six-year stint as the Interim Director of Our Lady Queen of Peace, Deacon Ernie Albonetti has decided to hand over managing the day-to-day operations. We extend our sincere …

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