God bless Msgr. Thomas Kirk, 78, who passed away on Dec. 22, 2021. His Funeral Mass took place Jan. 5, at the Cathedral with Bishop David Talley as the Celebrant and Fr. John Kirk, brother of Msgr. Kirk, as the Homilist. The Burial followed the Mass at our Calvary Catholic Cemetery with a Reception taking …
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Projected Inclement Weather Advisory
Due to projected inclement weather, our Catholic Diocese of Memphis Schools will be closed tomorrow, Thurs., Jan. 6. Also, our Diocese’s Catholic Center will be closed. Please check Parish or Mission Facebook pages and Websites on Office closures and Masses. Please remember, most of our Priests live on campus and parishioners do not. If there …
Visitation and Funeral Arrangements for Monsignor Thomas D. Kirk
Today (Tues., Jan. 4), Visitation Hours for Monsignor Thomas D. Kirk will take place at our Mother Church, the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1695 Central Ave., from 5:30pm-7pm. Following the visitation, Vespers will take place at the Cathedral at 7pm with Fr. Robert Szczechura, Pastor, Cathedral, as the Presider and Fr. Al Kirk, cousin …
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Death of Monsignor Thomas Kirk
Dear Diocesan Family, Please join Bishop David P. Talley and the Catholic Diocese of Memphis in praying for the repose of the soul of Monsignor Thomas Kirk, cousin to Monsignor Al Kirk. Msgr. Thomas Kirk passed away early this morning, Wednesday, December 22, in Knoxville after a battle with cancer. He was living …
Bishop Talley Video on Special Collection for Victims Hardest Hit By Tornado Outbreak
Bishop Talley Video on Special Collection for Victims Hardest Hit By Tornado Outbreak Please view the following video link from Bishop Talley on a Special Collection at all Masses this weekend, Dec. 18-19, during the Fourth Sunday of Advent: BishopTalleySpecialCollection. The Special Collection is for victims that were hardest hit by the recent tornado outbreak …
A Christmas Thank You Letter from Supt. Nic Antoine
A Christmas Thank You Letter from Supt. Nic Antoine As Christmas break begins for our Catholic Schools later today, Dec. 17, please click on the following link, which is a Christmas Thank You Letter from Superintendent Nic Antoine: (link here) Superintendent Antoine sent the Christmas letter to our Clergy and Principals yesterday, Dec. 16, …
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Superintendent Nic Antoine Shares St. Agnes Academy Video
Superintendent Nic Antoine Shares St. Agnes Academy Video As our Catholic Schools continue their strong academics and spiritual development, please view another excellent video from our Catholic Diocese of Memphis Schools Superintendent Nic Antoine which is about the outstanding St. Agnes Academy: SuptAntoineStAgnes. The video was recently sent to all Catholic School Pastors, …
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Our Diocese’s Catholic Center through the Christmas Season
Our Diocese’s Catholic Center through the Christmas Season For planning purposes throughout this Christmas season, please know that our Catholic Diocese of Memphis Catholic Center will be closed from Friday evening, Dec. 17, at 4:30pm through Monday morning, Jan. 3, at 8:00am. If our Diocese’s Catholic Center is needed in an emergency while closed, please …
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Special Collection this Weekend for Aftermath of Tornadoes with Many Prayers
Special Collection this Weekend for Aftermath of Tornadoes with Many Prayers Please join our Catholic Diocese of Memphis across West Tennessee in praying for the victims of the recent tornado outbreak in the South and Midwest. May all who have been affected find peace and comfort in our Lord. Three of our Parishes in our …
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#iGiveCatholic Results; Thank You for Making a Difference!
#iGiveCatholic Results; Thank You for Making a Difference! Thank you for all the support of #iGiveCatholic that took place recently on Giving Tuesday, Nov. 30, 2021. Our Catholic Diocese of Memphis raised more than $105,000 from 445 donors, which was about $25,000 better than last year–Outstanding! Benefiting from the funds were our World Youth Day …
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