Special Report- COVID-19, Office of Communications March 5, 2020 MEMPHIS, TN — According to the Centers for Disease Control (CDC), the novel (new) coronavirus, first detected in China in December, has now been detected in the U.S. and at least 36 other countries and territories. On January 20, in collaboration with the CDC, state and …
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CBU Launches only Catholic Nursing Degree Program in the State of Tennessee
Christian Brothers Nursing Degree Program Announcement The Tennessee State Board of Nursing recently approved plans by Christian Brothers University to start an entry-level Bachelor of Science in Nursing program (cbu.edu/nursing), which will now begin accepting students for this fall. The BSN program was instituted to help address the shortage of qualified nurses in Memphis and …
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Annual Diocesan Anniversary Mass held this past weekend at St. Louis Catholic Church
Annual Diocesan Anniversary Mass held this past weekend at St. Louis Catholic Church, by Amy Hall March 02, 2020 MEMPHIS, TN — “Beautiful” was the word of the day this past weekend in the Diocese of Memphis. “Beautiful” described the flowers, the married couples, family members and guests, the church, the Mass — with its …
Catholic Charities Lenten Retreat
Catholic Charities Lenten Retreat MEMPHIS, TN — This Lent, come and reflect with us on the many ways Jesus guides us to happiness. A morning of prayer, service, lunch and learning with clients of Catholic Charities’ programs. The retreat is free of charge. All are welcome! Thursday, March 26, 2020, 9 a.m. to 12 noon Catholic Charities …
ICCS Senior Named Rhodes Day Scholar
ICCS Senior Named Rhodes Day Scholar, by June LaPorta MEMPHIS, TN — Immaculate Conception Cathedral School senior Rochelle Devlalliwalla has been named a 2020 recipient of the prestigious Clarence Day Scholarship at Rhodes College. Based on academic achievement and involvement with the Memphis community, the highly selective program pays $35,000 toward enrollment costs at Rhodes …
Fish Fry Fridays around the Catholic Diocese of Memphis
Fish Fry Fridays Around the Catholic Diocese of Memphis, by Amy Hall March 2, 2020 MEMPHIS, Tn. — Whether it’s fried, baked or blackened, it’s all about that fish every Friday at parishes across the Diocese of Memphis during Lent. Chances are you either have a fish fry at your parish or you have one near …
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Bishop Talley Makes Temporary Mass Changes Amid Coronavirus Concerns
Bishop Talley Makes Temporary Mass Changes Amid Coronavirus Concerns 2 March 2020 MEMPHIS, TN — For all of my 45 years as a Roman Catholic, I have received the blessed gift of Holy Communion under both species, the living bread and the saving cup. During my years in the Archdiocese of Atlanta, in the three …
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Bishop Talley Releases Review Board Report
Bishop Talley Releases Review Board Report February 28, 2020 MEMPHIS, TENN. by Office of Communications Before his installation as the sixth Bishop of Memphis, Bishop David Talley was “horrified and scandalized” by reports of sexual abuse of minors by clergy. He was heartbroken and deeply saddened for the victims of these crimes and was shocked …
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Bishop Talley and Memphis Diocese featured for new television series “The Chair”
Bishop Talley and Memphis Diocese featured for new television series “The Chair” byAmy Hall February 26, 2020 MEMPHIS, TN – The cathedral choir had a special surprise Sunday evening when a film crew from Brooklyn, NY interrupted their practice time. The television crew was present to get footage for a new series, titled, The Chair, …
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St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church Celebrates Black History Month
St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church Celebrates Black History Month by Rick Ouellette Starting with a beautiful Holy Mass this past Saturday morning, Feb. 22, at St. Theresa the Little Flower Catholic Church, Fr. Gonzalez, pastor, and Fr. Gerard, assistant to the Postulator for the Canonization of Fr. Tolton from Chicago, celebrated Black History …
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