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Saturday, October 31, 2026Sat, Oct 31Ordinary Time, Week 30 · GreenThe Liturgy of the Hours

The Church in Tennessee

Catholic reporting from Tennessee. Read the briefing, follow the sources, and explore the dioceses behind the news.

5 stories · 1 publisher

Friday, October 30

2 stories · single-publisher reports
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    Bishop David P. Talley Appoints New Chancellor for the Catholic Diocese of Memphis
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    Briefing and sources: Bishop David P. Talley Appoints New Chancellor for the Catholic Diocese of Memphis. Diocese of Memphis

    Bishop David P. Talley appointed Father Casey Weber as chancellor for the Catholic Diocese of Memphis. The appointment became effective on Monday, October 26.

    Father Weber will continue his current role as adjutant judicial vicar and will remain in residence at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception.

    Father James Clark continues to serve as judicial vicar, where he leads the diocesan tribunal, and as pastor of Holy Rosary Catholic Parish.

    SourcesDiocese of Memphis

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    Catholic Youth Ministry’s High School SEARCH Retreat for 11th & 12th Graders
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    Briefing and sources: Catholic Youth Ministry’s High School SEARCH Retreat for 11th & 12th Graders. Diocese of Memphis

    The Diocese of Memphis Catholic Youth Ministry will host the SEARCH Retreat for high school juniors and seniors from November 20 to 22. The weekend retreat will take place at the Church of the Incarnation in Collierville.

    The retreat is designed to help students deepen their Catholic faith and develop their relationships with Jesus and others. Registration is currently open through the diocese, and organizers noted that spaces are filling quickly.

    Interested students can find registration details and additional information on the event flyer, which is available in English and Spanish. For questions, participants may contact Sharon Kowalke or Janna Dominguez via email at the diocese.

    SourcesDiocese of Memphis

Thursday, October 29

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    Diocese of Memphis opens registration for QUEST Retreat
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    Briefing and sources: Diocese of Memphis opens registration for QUEST Retreat. Diocese of Memphis

    The Diocese of Memphis has opened registration for the QUEST Retreat for ninth and tenth grade students.

    The retreat will take place from 7:00 p.m. Friday, November 13, until 1:00 p.m. Sunday, November 15. The event will be held at the Church of the Incarnation in Collierville.

    The program uses a theme of three circles of love to encourage reflection on the love of self, neighbor, and God. Participants will engage in group exercises, discussions, talks, and the Sacraments. Students can register using the QR codes provided on the diocesan flyers, which are available in English and Spanish.

    SourcesDiocese of Memphis

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    St. Paul Catholic School to hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony
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    Briefing and sources: St. Paul Catholic School to hold Ribbon Cutting Ceremony. Diocese of Memphis

    SourcesDiocese of Memphis

Monday, October 26

1 story · single-publisher reports
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    Vocations Awareness Week Begins Today
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    Briefing and sources: Vocations Awareness Week Begins Today. Diocese of Memphis

    The Diocese of Memphis began Vocations Awareness Week and its Called by Name initiative on October 26. The program runs through December 8, the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception.

    The initiative asks parishioners to prayerfully identify and recommend men and women they believe are called to the priesthood, diaconate, or consecrated life. The diocese encourages people to submit names of individuals who demonstrate leadership, service, faith, and a love for Christ and the Church.

    Nominations can be submitted through the Office of Vocations webpage on the diocesan website. The program is part of an effort to foster vocations throughout the diocese.

    SourcesDiocese of Memphis

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