February is Black History Month. An ongoing engagement with history is vital to help give context to the present.Black History Month was created in February 1926 by Carter G. Woodson, known as the Father of Black History. February was chosen by Woodson for the week-long observance—as it coincides with the birthdates of President Abraham Lincoln …
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Chancery Opens at 9:30 am, Friday, Jan, 30; Schools Remain Closed
Opening at 9:30am on Friday. Due to safety concerns with the inclement weather, our Diocese’s Catholic Center Office (Chancery) will have a late opening tomorrow, Friday, January 30, at 9:30am. Our Catholic Diocese of Memphis Schools will remain closed tomorrow, Friday, January 30.Please stay connected to Diocese, Parish, and School Flocknotes, Social Media, Websites, and …
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Deacon Jim Moss Eternal Life- Arrangements Postponed Due to Inclement Weather
Out of an abundance of caution and concern, the family of Deacon Jim Moss has decided to postpone his funeral until sometime in February. There was concern about travel for all. As soon as a new date and time is available, our Diocese will share the announcement. Please continue to keep Deacon Jim’s family in …
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Diocesan Closures through Friday, January 30
Closed Thursday. Due to ongoing safety concerns with the harsh inclement weather, our Diocese’s Catholic Center Office (Chancery) will remain closed, tomorrow, Thursday, January 29. Our Catholic Diocese of Memphis Schools will remain closed both tomorrow, Thursday, January 29, and Friday, January 30.Please stay connected to Diocese, Parish, and School Flocknotes, Social Media, Websites, and …
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Closings across the Diocese for Wednesday, January 28
Closed Wednesday. Due to ongoing safety concerns with the harsh inclement weather, our Diocese’s Catholic Center Office (Chancery) and Catholic Diocese of Memphis Schools will remain closed tomorrow, Wednesday, January 28.Please stay connected to Diocese, Parish, and School Flocknotes, Social Media, Websites, and other Communications platforms on Closures, Masses, and other related activities.Also, please remember …
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Closings across the Diocese due to Inclement Weather
Closed Tuesday. Due to ongoing safety concerns with the harsh inclement weather, our Diocese’s Catholic Center Office (Chancery) and Catholic Diocese of Memphis Schools will remain closed tomorrow, Tuesday, January 27. Please stay connected to Diocese, Parish, and School Flocknotes, Social Media, Websites, and other Communications platforms on Closures, Masses, and other related activities. Also, …
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Upcoming Inclement Weather across the Diocese
As 46 parishes, 13 schools, and many ministries in 21 counties across our Diocese prepares for harsh winter weather, this a reminder to our more than 70,000 parishioners that no Catholic is obligated to attend Vigil or Sunday Masses, if road or weather conditions are unsafe. No dispensation is needed.Specific weather conditions and accessibility may …
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Calvary Cemetery Closing for Inclement Weather
Calvary Catholic Cemetery will be closed for visitation due to inclement weather starting Saturday, Jan. 24 & Jan. 25. For more information or to schedule a service, please call Pat Posey at 901-378-5192,
Mass for the World Day of the Sick for the Memorial of Our Lady of Lourdes
All are invited with family, friends, and many more to the 17th Annual Mass for the World Day of the Sick with the Anointing of the Sick. The Holy Mass is in honor of Our Lady of Lourdes and St. Bernadette. • When, Where, and More The Holy Mass will take place on Saturday, February …
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Register for Voyage Today
Exciting! All 7th and 8th grade students are invited to attend our Diocese’s upcoming Voyage Retreat, January 30 through February 1. The Retreat starts on Friday evening (January 30), and ends on Sunday afternoon, (February 1), at our beautiful St. Benedict at Auburndale Catholic High School, 8250 Varnavas Drive, Cordova. • Gifts and Talents The …