In response to the ongoing conflict in Gaza and the Middle East, our Diocese will hold a Special Emergency Second Collection during all Masses this weekend, October 4–5.All funds collected will support the Humanitarian efforts of Catholic Near East Welfare Association (CNEWA) and Catholic Relief Services (CRS), who are on the ground providing urgent relief—food, …
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Last week, Bishop David P. Talley informed all Priests in our Catholic Diocese of Memphis that Father Rito de Santiago-Carreon, Parochial Vicar, Ascension and Our Lady of Sorrows, has been granted early retirement from active ministry, effective October 1. Father Rito has served our Diocese with faithfulness and pastoral care for the past 14 years. …
Join our Diocese’s 46 parishes, 13 schools and many ministries to participate in the Annual St. Jude Memphis Marathon Weekend, Saturday morning, December 6. There are very exciting St. Jude Race distances for everyone: Marathon, Half Marathon, 10K, 5K, or a few other Race Challenges. Let’s not miss this opportunity to further the lifesaving mission …
Our Diocese’s next “Ministry to the Sick” Training is Saturday morning, November 1, All Saints Day, from 10:30pm-12:30pm, at our beautiful St. Ann Catholic Church, 6529 Stage Rd., Bartlett. Our Diocese’s exceptional MTS Training is designed to provide candidates with the basic tools that will be helpful in this very important Ministry for our Diocese. …
Many blessings and congratulations to Didier Aur, Principal, St. Ann Catholic School, for being selected by the Catholic Extension Society as one of the eight finalists for the 2025-2026 Lumen Christi Award. It’s the Society’s highest honor given to those who radiate and reveal the light of Christ present in the communities they serve. After overcoming challenges with dyslexia as a child, …
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Last week, Dr. Chris Fay, President and CEO of our Catholic Schools of Memphis, sent an excellent Opinion Editorial (Op-Ed) column to the Daily Memphian on School Vouchers (School Choice). The Daily Memphian printed it in its online newspaper last Thursday, September 18. To read, click here.
Discover our amazing St. Benedict at Auburndale Catholic High School at its Open House, Sunday afternoon, November 9, 3:00pm-5:30pm.Learn more about a private Catholic High School education in the heart of the beautiful Cordova, Tenn., area.RSVP at: sbaeagles.org.
Our Diocesan Wedding Anniversary Mass, honoring Married Couples, will take place next Saturday, October 4, 5:00pm, Vigil Mass, at our magnificent and historic Mother Church, The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1695 Central Ave., Memphis. Bishop David P. Talley will be the Celebrant and Homilist. All Invited to Celebrate Marriage All are invited to our Diocesan Wedding Anniversary …
Many blessings and congratulations to our Diocese’s new 20 Permanent Deacons, the Class of 2025. It was a very packed Mother Church, The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception for the Ordination. Bishop David P. Talley was the Celebrant and Homilist for the celebration with many Priests as Concelebrants. Also, many Deacons, Religious Brothers & Sisters, …
