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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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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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 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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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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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.
St. Benedict at Auburndale Catholic High School Theatre Department was nominated for 15 Orpheum High School Musical Theatre Awards. Amazing! Many blessings and congratulations to all the SBA Students and Faculty involved in the production. Go Eagles! Here’s the list: • Outstanding Chorus • Outstanding Dance Execution • Outstanding Choreography • Outstanding Poster • Outstanding …
Several key items are running low in Our Catholic Charities of West Tennessee’s Tiny Blessings program. Specifically, Tiny Blessings needs more new car seats, diaper bags, and baby bottles. Items can be dropped off at Catholic Charities donation door (west side of the building), 1325 Jefferson Ave., Memphis. Donations are accepted Monday-Thursday, 9am-3pm, or email …
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