Bishop Talley Video Says Many “Heroes” Across Our Catholic Diocese of Memphis Schools Please see the following from Bishop David Talley to all our Schools, Parents and several Pastors: BishopTalleyHeroes. In the two and half minute video, Bishop Talley shares his thoughts on the many “Heroes” from this past school year as he …
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Our Beautiful Mother Church Getting Makeover at 100 Years
Our Beautiful Mother Church Getting Makeover at 100 Years Through many blessings and ongoing support, our Diocese’s beautiful Mother Church (the Cathedral) is well underway with a roof renovation and restoration project during its 100 Anniversary year…see a couple photos below. Also, stay tuned to our CDOMWebsite and CDOMFacebook for future Cathedral renovation and …
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New Crozier Donated to Celebrate Anniversaries and Honor a Couple
New Crozier Donated to Celebrate Anniversaries and Honor a Couple In commemoration of our Diocese’s 50th Anniversary and the 100th Anniversary of our Mother Church (the Cathedral), caring anonymous individuals donated a beautiful, new Crozier. They also provided five new sets of Vestments for the Cathedral. The contribution were all in honor of a …
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Bishop Talley Shares Video on Juneteenth – A Federal Holiday
Bishop Talley Shares Video on Juneteenth – A Federal Holiday Please click on the following link for an important video message from Bishop Talley on Juneteenth (June 19), which is now a federal Holiday: BishopTalleyJuneteenth. Please share this video as the best disciples. God bless! Did You Know… · Yesterday, President Biden signed a bill …
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Bishop Talley Announces New School Superintendent
Bishop Talley Announces New School Superintendent This morning Bishop Talley shared the following e-mail with his Clergy, Principals and Staff As Bishop of the Diocese of Memphis, I directed a search for the Superintendent of our Catholic Schools. I am pleased to announce the search is complete and we have hired a Superintendent. Pierre N. …
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Bishop Talley Announces New Decree Effective May 28
Bishop Talley Announces New Decree Effective May 28 Please click this link to see the new Decree in English and Spanish from Bishop David Talley. The new Decree goes into effect on Friday, May 28. Please share the new Decree as great disciples. Stay safe with many prayers. God bless!
Clergy Appointments: Effective July 1, 2021
Clergy Appointments Effective July 1, 2021 The Most Reverend David P. Talley, M.S.W., J.C.D., met with the Clergy Personnel Board throughout the year to outline the needs for 2021 priest assignments. Moves were necessary because of several changes. With the permission and blessing of Bishop David, Reverend Jacek Kowal has accepted the position of Vice …
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Sacred Heart Catholic Church Fire: All Safe and Many Prayers
Sacred Heart Catholic Church Fire: All Safe and Many Prayers! At approximately 3pm yesterday afternoon, May 8, there was a fire inside our Sacred Heart Catholic Church, 1324 Jefferson Ave., Memphis, in a room where the priests prepare for Mass—the sacristy. No one was in or around the church at the time of the fire and, most …
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Tennessee Catholic Bishops Support Bill that Prohibits Death Penalty of Severe Intellectual Disabilities
Tennessee Catholic Bishops Support Bill that Prohibits Death Penalty of Severe Intellectual Disabilities The three Bishops of Tennessee, our Bishop David Talley, Memphis, Bishop Mark Spalding, Nashville, and Bishop Richard Stika, Knoxville, have expressed their support for two bills introduced in the state Legislature that would prohibit the use of the death penalty for those with severe intellectual disabilities. The …
SBA Announces Exciting and Impactful Before School Classes in Math and STEM for the 2021-2022 School Year
SBA Announces Exciting and Impactful Before School Classes in Math and STEM for the 2021-2022 School Year St. Benedict at Auburndale is excited to announce before school classes in Math and STEM beginning with the 2021-2022 School Year. Both classes will be taught on the St. Benedict Campus, 8250 Varnavas Drive, Cordova, TN. 38016. …