St. Peter Church to observe the 180th Anniversary of the First Catholic Mass in West TN
On Sunday, November 17, St. Peter Church, Third & Adams, will observe the 180th Anniversary of the First Catholic Mass in West Tennessee, celebrated in the parlor of the Magevney House on November 15, 1839. A Mass of Thanksgiving with special music by St. Peter Choir will be offered at 2:00 PM in the church, with a reception following in the Parish Hall. Tours of the historic Magevney House will be available, with music on the grounds provided by the Christian Brothers Historic Band. All are invited to mark the roots of Catholicism in Memphis during our city’s 200th anniversary! For more information: 901-527-8282
