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Just as Pope Leo XIV promulgates laws for the Universal Catholic Church, a Diocesan Bishop also has the authority to promulgate laws for the Diocese entrusted to him. Referred to as “particular law,” the laws issued by a Diocesan Bishop help to order the proper functioning of a Diocese so that the rights and obligations …

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Exciting news! All Women are invited with family members, friends, and many others in our communities to register for an amazing Women’s Morning of Spirituality 2026 on Saturday, April 18. Please see the button below to register today. This Annual Catholic Women’s event, WMOS 2026, will once again take place at our beautiful Catholic Church of …

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Reminder: Per our Diocese’s announcement on postponing Catholic Night at the Grizzlies on January 28 due to the harsh winter weather, below is the updated flyer for this Wednesday evening, March 4. A few points on Catholic Night at the Grizzlies this Wednesday evening, March 4: — The existing QR code and link shared for …

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Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, After marking my 75th birthday and after sending “the letter of resignation” to the Holy Father, I have worked with our Chancery Directors and the various Clergy and Lay consultative bodies to think through how we might prepare our Diocese for the transition ahead. Our Diocese must prepare not …

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Members of our Diocesan Leadership team, led by Bishop David P. Talley, spent yesterday, February 24, in Nashville at the Tennessee State Capitol for the Annual Catholic Day on the Hill. Thank you to the Tennessee Catholic Conference (TNCC) for organizing the day that started at the beautiful and historic St. Mary of the Seven …

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Our Diocese’s QUEST Retreat is open for registration. All Freshmen and Sophomores, 9th and 10th graders, are invited. The Retreat starts on Friday evening, May 1, and ends on Sunday morning, May 3, after the closing ceremony at our beautiful Catholic Church of the Incarnation, 360 Bray Station, Collierville. To register, please click on the …

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Building up the Kingdom of God! Here are the Rite of Election and Call to Continuing Conversion numbers for the past two years: • Catechumens – 2024: 112 & 2025: 136 • Candidates – 2024: 190 & 2025: 292 This year, in 2026, another 161 Catechumens and 292 Candidates began preparation to be baptized and …

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As this Lenten Season of Prayer, Fasting, and Almsgiving begins, our Diocese wants to share the lists of Fish Fry Fridays, Stations of the Cross, and Penance Services & Confessions taking place at many of our 46 beautiful parishes. All are welcome to attend any of the events and services. Please click on the three …

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Please note that our 2026 Annual Catholic Appeal Commitment Weekend has been rescheduled. Due to the recent harsh winter weather, which has delayed some mailings, our Commitment Weekend has been rescheduled from February 21-22 to February 28-March 1. This additional time will help ensure that parishioners have received the necessary information and materials before making …

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Do you feel the call from the Holy Spirit to be a Permanent Deacon in our Diocese? If so, please pray on it, read through the following information, and attend the upcoming Saturday morning session. Spouses are encouraged to attend. Location, Date, Time Please see the flyer below in English and Spanish to attend the next …

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