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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On Tuesday, April 7th and Tuesday, April 14th Church Health will be hosting our second “Feeding the Flock: Strengthening Your Food Ministry” workshop here at the Church Health Nutrition Hub. The workshop is for the cooks, planners, and leads of congregation feeding programs (Wednesday night suppers, Sunday morning breakfasts, event Knights of Columbus events, etc.) …
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Diocese of Memphis Receives Over 300 Prospective Catholics During Rite of Election, Amy Hall March 11, 2020 MEMPHIS, TN — Over 300 men and women who will join the Catholic Church within the Diocese of Memphis at the Easter Vigil were recognized during the annual Rite of Election at our Cathedral on March 1. This …
THIRD SUNDAY OF LENT 3/15/20 SPECIAL COLLECTION: DISASTER RELIEF FOR OUR NEIGHBORS All funds collected will benefit victims of storm damage in West and Middle Tennessee. Make checks payable to CCWTN Give at your parish on 3/15 Give online at ccwtn.org/donate Give by mail at 1325 Jefferson Ave, Memphis, TN 38104
St. Augustine’s Holy Cooking Contest, The Celebrity Version They are Memphis’s most competitive cooks, hand-selected for this one-of-a-kind competition, and they are bringing their best to support St. Augustine Catholic Church. Join us and sample their signature dishes and vote for your favorites. The event will be held Sunday, March 15th @ 3:00PM at St. …
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