In the Company of Saints, by Amy Hall Memphis, TN — There was a new aspect to this year’s observance of St. Anne on Highland’s Patron Saint’s Feast Day. Patron Saints are an integral part of our Catholic tradition, so how does a parish celebrate a Patron Saint’s feast day?? My first impulse is to …
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Little Flower gets a visit from Bishop Talley
Little Flower gets a visit from Bishop Talley, by Amy Hall Memphis, TN, July 21 — Bishop Talley made his first visit to the historic and beautiful Church of Saint Thérése, where Father Yoelvis Gonzalez is just settling in as parochial administrator. Regarding the day, Bishop Talley was full of excitement. “We celebrated a joyful …
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DR. ALVEDA KING – CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST – COMING TO ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH, SEPT. 14, 2019.
DR. ALVEDA KING – CIVIL RIGHTS ACTIVIST – COMING TO ST. AUGUSTINE CHURCH, SEPT. 14, 2019. Abortion is the leading cause of death in the United States. Not only that, but in Memphis and the rest of the country, abortion is disproportionately killing African American babies. The poor, the marginalized, and minorities are entering the …
Knights of Columbus Install State Officers
Knights of Columbus Install State Officers The officers of the Tennessee Council of the Knights of Columbus were installed on Friday, July 20, in Memphis. The officers installed included: (from left), State Warden David Zwissler of Council 9317 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Cordova, State Treasurer Bill Markiewicz of Council 4572 at St. …
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St. Michael’s Raises Awareness and Launches Campaign to Help Addicts of Pornography Overcome Addiction
Jul-17-2019 St. Michael’s Raises Awareness/Launches Campaign to Help Addicts of Pornography Overcome Addiction By Amy Hall Memphis, TN — Previous generations had to seek out magazines or movies, but now pornography content is available anytime, free of charge, to anyone with Internet access. Anecdotal reports suggest that growing numbers of church members and even …
St. Benedict at Auburndale High School Launches Individualized Learning Program
Four-to-One Student-Teacher Ratio Allows for Traditional High School Experience, Diploma St. Benedict at Auburndale (SBA) high school, a Roman Catholic college preparatory school of the Diocese of Memphis known for its educational endeavors for a diverse body of students with myriad learning styles, has expanded its offering with the new For One Program, a highly-tailored …
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Relentless Learners
Even though school is out for summer break, many of the teachers at St. Francis of Assisi School choose to go to school themselves to hone their profession and grow in wisdom and knowledge. Lisa Micheletti, Laurie Fullen, and Carolyn Deeley, attend three solid weeks of SMILA training, a multi-sensory approach for instructing students …
Pax Christi July Book Review
Pax Christi July Book Review July 17, 2019 – Memphis, TN For a summertime relaxing read, here is a listing of the books reviewed at the last Pax Christi meeting. Holy Envy by Barbara Brown Taylor The renowned an d beloved New York Times bestselling author of An Altar in the World and learning to …
How do we know What we know about God
Believing in and knowing God is at the very core of our Faith. But how can we really know God, the divine being from which all things come? Come join us on Monday, July 15th, as Andy McNutt shares with us his knowledge and own personal experience of coming to know God in all things. …
St. Louis Senior High Youth Ministry Attends 25th Mission Trip to Catholic HEART Workcamp (with Photo Gallery)
The St. Louis Senior High Youth Ministry recently attended Catholic HEART Workcamp (CHWC) in Charleston, South Carolina where they served at both residences and agencies to help improve the lives of many residents in South Carolina. This marks the ministry’s 25th mission trip with CHWC since 2006. During their four work days, the youth painted …
