May 7, 2020 – Angela Capocaccia recently visits her husband Richard after praying a holy rosary outside of the home where her husband Richard is being cared for at Ava Maria. Family members are not allowed to see their loved ones at this time due to COVID-19 pandemic and social distancing rules. The group prayed …
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Pope Francis postpones Peter’s Pence collection
Pope Francis postpones Peter’s Pence collection In a letter to bishops, Most Reverend Paul D. Etienne, Chairman, Committee on National Collections writes: “I take this opportunity to share that information has been received from the Apostolic Nunciature on behalf of the Holy See with respect to this year’s Peter’s Pence collection. Please note a change …
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Incarnation Catholic Church and School Announces Closure of Kindergarten to Eighth Grades
Incarnation Catholic Church and School Announces Closure of Kindergarten to Eighth Grades, Preschool from One to Four Year Olds will Remain Open Collierville, Tenn. – May 7, 2020 — After a thorough review and much prayer, Incarnation Catholic Church and School in Collierville, Tenn., today announced the closure of its kindergarten to eighth grade classes as …
ICCS Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorians
ICCS Announces Valedictorian and Salutatorians, by June LaPorta Immaculate Conception Cathedral School is pleased to announce that Christina Young is the Class of 2020 Valedictorian. Maria Vega and Samantha Oswald, with identical GPAs, are the 2020 Salutatorians. Christina will attend Holy Cross College in Notre Dame, Indiana, from which she received the Bl. Basil Moreau …
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Bishop Chairmen Condemn Racism and Xenophobia in the Context of the Coronavirus Pandemic
Bishop Chairmen Condemn Racism and Xenophobia in the Context of the Coronavirus Pandemic May 5, 2020 WASHINGTON – In the midst of fear and anxiety being fueled by the COVID-19 virus, there have been increased reports of incidents of racism and xenophobia against Americans of Asian and Pacific Island heritage. Archbishop Nelson J. Pérez …
U.S. Bishop Chairmen Issue Statement on Impact of COVID-19 on African American Communities
USCCB chairmen urge state, national leaders to examine COVID-19 impact on African American communities by National Catholic News May 4, 2020 Bishop Shelton J. Fabre of Houma-Thibodaux and chairman of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Ad Hoc Committee Against Racism, Archbishop Paul S. Coakley of Oklahoma City and chairman of USCCB’s Domestic Justice and …
Memphis Clergy Leaders Release Joint Statement on COVID-19
Memphis Clergy Leaders Release Joint Statement on COVID-19 Memphis, Tenn. – April 28, 2020 — Today a group of fifteen clergy, representing major dioceses and congregations in West Tennessee, together released a joint statement to address the current state of the COVID-19 crisis. These collaborative faith leaders call for a moral, thoughtful approach to move …
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Catholic Educators and Leaders on Conference Call with the White House
Catholic Educators and Leaders on Conference Call with the White House St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Principal Sondra Morris was privileged to be included on a “live” Conference Call with the White House this past Saturday afternoon, April 25. The call had more than 2,700 other Catholic leaders and educators throughout the United States, …
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Drive-Thru confessions at St. Ann in Bartlett on Eve of Divine Mercy Sunday
Drive-Thru confessions at St. Ann in Bartlett on Eve of Divine Mercy Sunday Father Ernie DeBlasio must confess, he can’t wait until this COVID 19 pandemic passes and he can be face-to-face with his flock once again. And he means face-to- face with no mask and not only from a “socially safe” distance. Little things …
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St. Benedict at Auburndale high school seniors have drive-thru pick up for caps and gowns
St. Benedict at Auburndale high school seniors have drive-thru pick up for caps and gowns With schools closed and graduation ceremonies on hold due to COVID-19, some high school seniors feel like they’re missing out on a milestone year. COVID-19 has cancelled many events with huge gatherings. “The Spring semester did not end like …
