Through our 2025 Annual Catholic Appeal, we unite as one Catholic Faith community to support the vital Ministries of our Diocese. The generosity of many supports essential programs that serve countless individuals and families, including: — Catholic Schools — Youth, Campus, & Young Adults Ministries — Pastoral and Outreach Ministries — Office of Vocations and …
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2025 Annual Catholic Appeal Video
Rite of Election & Call to Continuing Conversion
Building up the Kingdom of God! Here are the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion numbers for the past two years: • Catechumens – 2023: 74 & 2024: 112 • Candidates – 2023: 179 & 2024: 190 In 2025, 136 Catechumens and 292 Candidates began preparation to be baptized and fully enter into …
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Jubilee Mass of Hope, Healing, and God’s Grace
All are invited! The is now taking place on Thursday, March 27, 6:00pm-9:30pm, at our beautiful and renovated Holy Spirit Catholic Church, 2300 Hickory Crest Drive. Bishop David P. Talley will be the Celebrant and Homilist for this Holy Mass with Clergy from across our Diocese joining him. Our Memphis Catholic Charismatic Renewal Ministry is …
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We’re Hiring: Principal, St. Mary Catholic School in Jackson, Tenn
St. Benedict at Auburndale High School hires Ramon Villacura as Principal starting in 2025-2026
St. Benedict at Auburndale High School has hired Ramon Villacura as Principal to begin in the 2025 – 2026 school year. An accomplished leader with a decade of experience, Mr. Villacura is a committed advocate for faith integration, with a history of enhancing school programs to ensure student success. In his education philosophy, Mr. Villacura …
Video from Bishop David P. Talley on Ash Wednesday
Update on Pope Francis & Continued Prayers
Let’s continue to pray with Bishop David P. Talley and our Diocese for Pope Francis as he remains at Gemelli Hospital in Rome. The Holy Father was admitted on Friday, February 14, with a respiratory tract infection that developed into pneumonia in both lungs and he has remained in the hospital with multiple complications. Again, …
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We’re Hiring: Principal, St. Mary Catholic School in Jackson, Tenn
Strategic Pastoral Plan Vision & Mission
Our Diocese’s three-year Strategic Pastoral Plan, 2025-2027, is now in our 46 parishes, 13 schools, and many ministries in West Tennessee. Our Vision To live a Christ-centered fellowship, on fire with the love of God and neighbor, to see individuals, families, parishes, and our schools working together to build up the Kingdom of God in …
