Approximately 112 Catechumens and 190 Candidates began preparation to be baptized and fully enter into the life of the Catholic Church last Sunday afternoon and evening, the first Sunday of Lent, Feb. 18, for our Diocese’s Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion at our Mother Church, The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception. During …
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Updated Lenten Fish Fries, Penance Services and Confessions, and Stations of the Cross across the Diocese
The list of Fish Fries, the list of Penance Services and Confessions, and the list of Stations of the Cross across the Diocese have been updated. Click below to view each list. Fish Fries Penance Services & Confessions Stations of the Cross
The Holy See Issues a Special Plenary Indulgence for All Who Venerate Saint Jude Relic Coming to Memphis at The Cathedral, Saturday, March 9
The Holy See has issued a Special Plenary Indulgence for all who venerate Saint Jude’s Relics. As announced last week, there will be a public veneration of the St. Jude Relic and a special Holy Mass at The Cathedral in Honor of St. Jude. Click below to read the requirements of receiving the indulgence. Plenary …
Lenten Fish Fries, Penance Services and Confessions, and Stations of the Cross across the Diocese
The Catholic Diocese of Memphis has published a list of Fish Fries, a list of Penance Services and Confessions, and a list of Stations of the Cross from across the Diocese. Click below to view each list. Fish Fries Penance Services and Confessions Stations of the Cross
Relic of St. Jude the Apostle Coming to The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception March 9
All are invited, so mark your calendar now. Our Diocese is pleased to announce that the arm of Saint Jude the Apostle, venerated in Rome from ancient times, will be at Our Mother Church, The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, 1695 Central Ave., on Saturday, March 9. There will be a public veneration of the …
Monthly VIRTUS Resources Shared across the Diocese–Click Here to Read the Article
As communicated last month, our Diocese is sharing VIRTUS articles through our Communications avenues at the beginning of each month. VIRTUS Training VIRTUS, led by The National Catholic Risk Retention Group, Inc., aims to eliminate abuse of children in our Catholic communities by providing training on the warning signs and proper procedures when faced with …
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Mark your Calendars for the Ordination to the Priesthood this summer, June 8, 10 am, at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Join us at The Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, June 8, at 10 am, as Deacons Rolando Perez, Andrew Raffanti, and Kacper Wojcieszko are ordained priests for the Catholic Diocese of Memphis. Please continue to pray for them as they complete their studies and prepare for ordination.
Fr. Dennis Schenkel Installed as Pastor at St. Anne Catholic Church
Many blessings and congratulations to Father Dennis Schenkel on his Installation as Pastor at our beautiful St. Anne Catholic Church, 706 S Highland St. The installation took place Sunday, Feb. 4, at a Holy Mass with Bishop David P. Talley as Celebrant and Homilist, and Father David Orzak as the Concelebrant. Deacons and Altar Servers …
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World Day for Consecrated Life in our Diocese
It was a joyful Holy Mass Saturday, Feb. 3, at our beautiful St. Louis Catholic Church, to celebrate the Men and Women in Consecrated Life across our Diocese. Bishop David P. Talley was the Celebrant and Homilist with several Priests from across our Diocese as Concelebrants. The Mass was an opportunity to thank God for …
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The Catholic Diocese of Memphis Celebrates Black History Month
February is Black History Month. The month is an opportunity to understand Black Histories, going beyond stories of racism and slavery to spotlight Black achievement. Please take a moment to hear from Bishop David P. Talley about the importance of the month: https://vimeo.com/908763633?share=copy. Throughout the month, our Diocese will recognize the contributions of Black Catholic …
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