We Are One Human Family In recent weeks, we seek to be in solidarity with our neighbors in war torn countries. In times of war and violence, borders become blurred, and people are displaced. The Ukrainian situation is dire, and it is inspiring to see the outpouring of support from people across the globe. Many …
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Supt. Nic Antoine Shares St. Paul Catholic School Video
As our 15 Catholic Schools in West Tennessee continue to excel with the very best academics and religious development, please view another excellent video from our Supt. Nic Antoine, which is about the remarkable St. Paul Catholic School: SuptAntoineStPaul. The St. Paul video was sent to all Catholic Schools Pastors, Principals, Religious, Teachers, Staff, Parents, …
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Supt. Nic Antoine Shares Immaculate Conception Cathedral School Video
As our 15 Catholic Schools across West Tennessee enjoy a safe and successful quarter with the best academics and religious development, please view another informative video from our Superintendent Nic Antoine, which is about the exceptional Immaculate Conception Cathedral School: SuptAntoineICCS. The ICCS video was sent to all Catholic School Pastors, Principals, Religious, Teachers, Staff, …
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St. Paul Students Receive Ashes on Front Page of the Commercial Appeal
Terrific to see and read about our wonderful St. Paul Catholic School students receiving Ashes from Fr. Stephen Kenny, Pastor at St. Paul, on Ash Wednesday morning, March 2. The photos and write-up were at the top of the Front Page of the Commercial Appeal this past Thursday, March 3. Please click the following link …
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New Decree from Bishop Talley on Lifting the Cup Restriction at Mass
Please click on the link below to read and share a new Decree from Bishop Talley lifting the restrictions on the Cup of Blessing at Mass, which will be effective Holy Thursday, April 14. This link includes both the English and Spanish versions of the Decree: BishopDecreeLiftRestrictCup. The new Decree was shared with all Clergy …
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Praying for the People of Ukraine
Let’s join Pope Francis in prayer for the people of Ukraine. Our Catholic Diocese of Memphis is deeply saddened and distressed by the news of the senseless war in Ukraine. We ask the Faithful across our 47 Parishes and Missions in West Tennessee to join Bishop Talley, Bishop Emeritus Steib and our Clergy in praying …
Blessings to St. Michael’s New Parish Center
On Feb. 18, the blessing of the new and beautiful Parish Center at our St. Michael Catholic Church took place with Bishop Talley, along with Fr. Ben Bradshaw, Pastor, Fr. Francisco Franquiz, Parochial Vicar, St. Michael Staff and many Parishioners. Thanks be to God, for all the wonderful Donors in supporting the Vision of Fr. …
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Pope Francis Accepts Resignation of Archbishop Kurtz, Archdiocese of Louisville, and Appoints Bishop Shelton Fabre, Houma-Thibodaux as Successor
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, which includes Bishop Talley and Bishop Emeritus Steib, shared the following news from Pope Francis on the retirement of Archbishop Joseph Kurtz, Archdiocese of Louisville, and the Holy Father appointing Bishop Shelton Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux as the successor. Pope Francis has accepted the resignation of Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz, …
Many Prayers and Blessings to All in Cold Weather
As cold temperatures persist, along with power outages, Bishop David P. Talley and our Catholic Diocese of Memphis members across West Tennessee, offer thanks and prayers for all the skilled line and energy team members who are very busy maintaining and restoring power throughout the area over the next few days. Also, we deeply appreciate …
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Tennessee License Plate Says In God We Trust; Just Ask for It
It’s a New Year and new Tennessee License Plates are available. One great tip passed along to our Catholic Diocese of Memphis is that you can ask for the License Plate that shows our great Faith at no additional cost, “In God We Trust.” The standard version of the License Plate, shown in the photo, …
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