Bishop David P. Talley has announced Fr. Antonio Romo-Romo, SVD, as Dean of our Western Deanery, and Fr. James Martell as Dean of our Southeastern Deanery. Fr. Romo is Pastor at St. Joseph and Fr. Martell is Pastor at St. Philip-Somerville. Their Deanery duties will be effective August 1, replacing Fr. Stephen Kenny, Western Deanery …
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The National Eucharistic Revival
The three-year National Eucharistic Revival officially launched on Corpus Christi. National Eucharistic Revival: A Grassroots Response to God’s Invitation Revival is now in the Air. Here’s the schedule… Year of Diocesan Revival: June 19, 2022-June 11, 2023 This first year invites Diocesan staff, Bishops and Priests to respond to the Lord’s personal invitation and equips …
Best to Fr. Auggie and Welcome to Fr. John Dominic
The following letter from Fr. James Martin Nobles, OP, was recently sent to all Parish Family and Friends of our St. Peter Catholic Church. The very best to Fr. Augustine “Fr. Auggie” DeArmond, OP, and welcome to Fr. John Dominic Sims, OP. Many blessings to our Dominican Friars… Dear Parish Family and Friends of St. …
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Welcome to Kadesha Gordon, Principal of Immaculate Conception Cathedral School
Welcome and many Blessings from Bishop Talley and the Catholic Diocese of Memphis to Kadesha Gordon, the new Principal of our Immaculate Conception Cathedral School. She is also a member of our St. Augustine Catholic Church in Memphis. Please see the following letter on Kadesha’s announcement… Dear ICCS Family, As we embark into a …
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Catholics Support Walking with Moms in Need
As Catholics in the Diocese of Memphis across West Tennessee, let’s now work harder than ever to win over hearts and minds as we meet the needs that arise for Moms who are tempted to see abortion as their only option. Walking with Moms in Need is a time of service where our Catholic Churches …
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Fr. Chris Rusin Requests Leave of Absence
Effective, July 1, 2022, Fr. Chris Rusin has asked for a leave of absence. Bishop David P. Talley has granted Fr. Rusin a one-year Leave of Absence from the Priestly Ministry. Many blessings!
Blessing of the Altar at Sacred Heart-Memphis
It was a beautiful Thursday evening, June 30, in a full church for the dedication of our Sacred Heart Catholic Church, Memphis, after a long process of restoration from last year’s fire. Bishop David P. Talley gathered with Fr. Brandon Hiep Nguyen, Pastor, and support from Fr. Peter Nguyen, Fr. Robert Szczechura, Deacons and Altar …
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Catholic Bishops of Tenn. Statement on U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson
The following statement is from our three Catholic Bishops in Tennessee on the U.S. Supreme Court Ruling in Dobbs v. Jackson… “Together, as the Catholic Bishops of Tennessee, we thank the United States Supreme Court for its careful consideration of the constitutional issues surrounding abortion and express our encouragement that it has ruled in favor …
Bishop Talley Video on Synod Update and Eucharistic Revival
Please take a moment to view the following video from Bishop David P. Talley for a Synod Process Update and about the upcoming launch of the National Eucharistic Revival on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 19: BishopTalleySynodEurcharist. Please share the video, which will be available on our Facebook – Instagram – Website. ¡Adelante! Going Forward Together, …
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Mark Your Calendars for the Launch of the National Eucharistic Revival on Corpus Christi
Mark your calendar now for the launch of the National Eucharistic Revival on Corpus Christi Sunday, June 19. Corpus Christi is also known as The Solemnity of the Most Holy Body and Blood of Christ. On that day, our Diocese’s 47 Parishes and Missions in West Tennessee will celebrate Mass with some to include a …