It is with great sadness that Bishop David P. Talley and our Diocese share the passing of Deacon Robert “Bob” Russell. Deacon Bob entered eternal life this past Monday, January 15. He was ordained on May 21, 2016. Deacon Bob was an integral part of our St. Mary Catholic Church in Jackson for many years …
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The Week of Prayer for Christian Unity is a response to Christ’s prayer “That All May Be One” (John 17:21). It is an eight-day period of prayer in which all Christians are invited to participate from Jan. 18-Jan. 25. Let’s take a moment to hear from Bishop David P. Talley about the importance of this …
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With the ongoing safety concerns due to the snow, ice, and cold weather, our Diocese’s Catholic Center Office (Chancery) and Memphis Catholic Schools are closed until Monday, Jan. 22. Also, let’s remember that most of our Priests live on campus and parishioners do not. If there is ice, snow, freezing temperatures, etc. and it is …
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Due to safety concerns with the ongoing inclement weather, our Diocese’s Catholic Center Office (Chancery) and Catholic Diocese of Memphis Schools will be closed tomorrow, Wednesday, Jan. 17. Also, please remember that most of our Priests live on campus and parishioners do not. If there is ice, snow, etc. and it is not safe to …
Due to safety concerns with the ongoing inclement weather, our Diocese’s Catholic Center Office (Chancery) and Catholic Diocese of Memphis Schools will be closed tomorrow, Tuesday, Jan. 16. Also, please remember that most of our Priests live on campus and parishioners do not. If there is ice, snow, etc. and it is not safe to …
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Due to the frigid weather and dangerous driving conditions, the Holy Mass honoring the life and legacy of Reverend Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr., with Bishop Emeritus J. Terry Steib, S.V.D., tomorrow morning, Monday, Jan. 15, 10am, at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, has been cancelled.
Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, As I reflect on last year, 2023 has proven to be a bustling period for our Diocese. Our endeavors include the ongoing United in Faith Capital Campaign, the return of the Annual Catholic Appeal, and the initiation of our Strategic Pastoral Planning. I extend my heartfelt thanks for your …
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As of Saturday, Jan. 6, our Catholic Diocese of Memphis has two new Priests: Father Mateusz Wegrzyn and Father Horst Lorenz. Praise be to God! It was a packed and beautiful Ordination to the Priesthood for Fr. Mateusz and Fr. Horst at our magnificent and historic Mother Church, The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1695 …
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Our Catholic Youth Ministry’s SEARCH Retreat this past weekend, Jan. 5-7, was a great success for many Juniors and Seniors in High School across our Diocese as they grew in their Catholic Faith! Our SEARCH Retreat is a weekend experience designed to help youth develop and grow in their relationship with Jesus and others. It …
Mark your calendar now for Catholic Schools Week (CSW), which is just around the corner, Jan. 28-Feb. 3, to celebrate the mission of the exceptional 15 Catholic Schools across our Diocese in West Tennessee. During CSW 2024, many of the Catholic Schools in our Diocese will be hosting Open Houses for prospective students and families. …
