One Memphis priest is cooking up food for the body and the soul on a cooking show, by Jennifer Chandler, Memphis Commercial Appeal Father Ben Bradshaw loves to cook. His homilies often include stories of his past life as a chef, as well as his love for Nutella. His kitchen analogies help his congregants …
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April 6, 2020 Dear Parents, Due to the continued concerns about the spread of the Coronavirus (COVID-19) and the extension of “Shelter in place” to help prevent the spread of the virus, we will continue our distance learning curriculum until further notice. Our dedicated Administrators, Teachers, and Staff are committed to continue maximizing the spiritual, …
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The Great Week – A Pilgrimage with the Lord in Holy Week Bishop John Barres has written a pastoral letter about Holy Week: The Great Week – A Pilgrimage with the Lord in Holy Week. This Lent, Bishop Barres invites you to join him in making a pilgrimage in the footsteps of the Lord during …
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Bishop Talley Shares Letter and Decree to Cancel Public Masses To read the Official Letter, CLICK HERE To read the Official Letter in Spanish, CLICK HERE To read the official Decree, CLICK HERE To read the official Decree, in Spanish, CLICK HERE LETTER Dear Brothers and Sisters in Christ, With compassionate regard for the …
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Special Indulgences Granted by The Holy Seeby Father James Clark, J.C.L. The Apostolic Penitentiary, which is the office of the Holy See entrusted with granting indulgences, issued a decree on March 19, 2020. The decree grants special indulgences for the faithful during the current COVID-19 epidemic. Indulgence for the SickA plenary indulgence is granted to …
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Magnificat Offers Free Downloads of Religious Instruction for Children and Gives Complimentary Access to Apps, iOS and Android MAGNIFICAT is now offering complimentary access to its iOS and Android Apps throughout May. To register for free access in English, visit www.magnificat.com/free. For free access in Spanish, visit and register at www.magnificat.com/gratis. They have also made available …
Virus forces Catholic Cemeteries of Memphis to Implement Restrictions, by Amy Hall MEM, TN – Catholic Cemeteries of the Diocese of Memphis announced they have changed their operations due to COVID-19, including suspending vigils, funeral masses and weekly masses. On any given day, families can be seen paying their respects to loved ones at the Catholic …
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Bishop Talley Signs Decree with COVID-19 Concerns, March 13 In light of the ongoing concerns over COVID-19 (coronavirus) and with the guidance published by the Center for Disease Control and other health safety organizations, which indicate that certain individuals may find themselves at a higher safety risk, I decree that: The following categories of individuals …
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Bishop Talley Shares Hope and Prayers Concerning COVID-19 March 13, 2020 – a good Friday in Holy Lent Dear Brothers and Sisters of West Tennessee: We have seen the face of chaos and uncertainty before. For my generation, chaos was the assassination of President John F. Kennedy. Everything in us seemed to have changed by …
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March 12, 2020 Dear Brothers and Sisters in the Lord, All principals of our Catholic parish and diocesan schools and of the independent Catholic Schools were invited to a meeting today to discuss the situation with the coronavirus (COVID-19). Those attending were able to share the different challenges of how decisions will affect not only …
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