The “Dining with the Deacons” Online Auction is now open for bidding, today, Friday, October 10. Please click the link below to view the page, sign-up, and start bidding on many exceptional Online Auction items. Yes, the event is sold out, but anyone can contribute to our hardworking and outstanding Permanent Deacons by bidding on …
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OCT 25 Birth and Anniv
A wonderful opportunity to come together with others, Saturday, November 1, from across our Diocese. Mass with a Procession, Adoration, Fellowship, and Food. No charge, but please register at: https://www.olqpretreats.com/events-calendar.
Our Diocese is pleased to support Fall Fest Memphis 2025 on October 17-18. It’s a celebration that unites the community in joy and generosity, while raising vital funds for causes that align with our Mission of “Living the anointed life in Word and Sacrament.” This year, proceeds from Fall Fest Memphis will benefit three impactful …
The September-October issue of our Diocese’s award-winning Faith West Tennessee Magazine is another excellent issue that provides timely articles about our Catholic faith, celebrations, and parishioners with many amazing photos. Please see one of our exceptional September-October articles about “A Living Legacy of Service: How Sharon Kowalke shares her servant heart.” Click this link to …
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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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