In most stores in the days leading up to St. Valentine’s day, you’re likely to find a plethora of pink and red cards, heart-shaped boxes of Russell Stover chocolates, and decor with nearly-naked chubby cherubs shooting hearts with bows and arrows. It’s a far cry from the real Saint Valentine, an early Christian martyr who …
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St. Benedict at Auburndale High School STEM instructor Herman Jorgenson has received a scholarship from the Notre Dame Alumni Club of Memphis to attend the University of Notre Dame Excellence in Teaching STEM Conference in early April. The Conference, “Making STEM a Force for Good,” is presented by the University’s Center for STEM Education. The …
Notre Dame Club Selects ICCS teacher for Notre Dame conference scholarship Immaculate Conception Cathedral School teacher Sarah Bowers has received a full scholarship from the Notre Dame Club of Memphis to attend the Excellence in Teaching Conference: “Making STEM a Force for Good,” at Notre Dame University’s STEM for Education Center in April. The scholarship …
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ICCS Mindfulness Club Students Learn Empathy ICCS Mindfulness Club members are learned about empathy and a different culture as they marked the last day of the Lunar New Year, the Lantern Festival, by creating lanterns. Each lantern had a messages of hope, love or health for the people of China who are suffering from the …
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Pope John Paul II instituted the “World Day of Concecrated Life” in 1997 as a day of prayer for women and men in concecrated life. This celebration is celebrated annyally on the Feast of the Presentation of the Lord , February 2nd. The Serra Club of Memphis hosted a luncheon at the Memphis university Club …
God’s Work, Our Hands: Showing God’s Mercy and Ministry through the Annual Catholic Appeal A child receives the Eucharist. A couple anticipates the sacrament of marriage. A teenager considers the priesthood. A homeless man eats a warm meal. All of these people are examples of those who seek Christ through the hundreds of ministries provided …
The Flu and the Liturgy As flu-like conditions persist, this is a reminder that efforts should continue to be directed towards lessening the effects on our school children, teachers, employees, families and all parishioners through communications and education. As Bishop Talley and Fr. Marshall have discussed with some of you, please use your best …
Catholic Schools Week at St. Ann School in Bartlett was a Huge Success Catholic Schools Week was a huge success at St. Ann Catholic School in Bartlett. We celebrated our Parish on Sunday and hosted a well-attended preview day. Our student ambassadors did a fantastic job of showing off out wonderful school. Monday’s day of service …
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Diocesan Review Board Update, Names and Background Before his installation this past April as the sixth Bishop of Memphis, Bishop David P. Talley stated he was “horrified and scandalized” by reports of the sexual misconduct of minors by clergy. Bishop Talley made a commitment to the people across the Diocese of Memphis to do everything …
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St. Benedict students join the National March for Life in Nation’s Capital Representing the Pro-Life Generation for 30th Year For the 30th year, 80 St. Benedict at Auburndale (SBA) students and chaperones, traveled to Washington, D.C. to participate in the Annual March for Life. The date marked the 47th Anniversary of the Supreme Court decision, …
