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- Adults and families who are exploring conversion to Catholicism are invited to our OCIA program for Becoming Catholic. We have Inquiry classes year-round from 10:15-11:15am, and our catechumenate program meets at this same time from fall through spring. We have a briefer three-month track of Candidacy classes on Wednesdays from 7-9pm for those who have already been baptized, evangelized, and catechized. See the OCIA program for Becoming Catholic page for more information.
- Our Religious Education program is open to all school-aged children and youth, and is required for preparation to receive the Sacraments of First Penance & First Holy Communion (2nd grade), and Confirmation (6th grade). Online registration is available on that page. Classes for age 4 through high school meet 10:15am to 11:15am in the RE Building. Parents must drop off their children. All grades are encouraged to attend. Particularly, if you have a child who is of age to receive the Sacraments, please sign your child up for our RE program to prepare. Our Youth Group is a complement to our RE classes, for those in grades 6-12.
- Our Adult Faith Formation ministry offers resources and events for adult Catholics to deepen their faith, including a featured Catholic Book Club on Tuesdays & Thursdays and The Deacon's Table Sundays 10:15am-11:15am.
- The Nursery will be open (provided staff are available) during these 10:15am-11:15am classes, to care for your pre-school-aged children! (Of course, ages 4 and up are also welcome to join our RE program!)
- The St. Ambrose Catholic Homeschool Co-op, DYM Youth Group, Jubilate Deo Youth Schola, and American Heritage Girls offer additional classes and enrichment for youth.
- Adult Catholics seeking Baptism for their children, Confirmation, Last Rites & Funerals for their loved ones, and Marriage/Weddings, can find more information on those pages.
- Please make use of our parish FORMED.org subscription to access a multitude of sound Catholic media programs for learning and entertainment for adults and children.
- We have a Catholic Social Teaching resource page with opportunities for you to get involved in faithful study and prayerful action on the many important social issues of our day.
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Our parish ministries include educational, liturgical, social & service and charitable opportunities for you to give and receive. See the Ways to Give & Receive Help page to access a listing of our established groups and current needs. Also explore the Ministries menu on our website to find current opportunities for ministry and service.
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During this time of much social division, our parish has compiled resources on Catholic Social Teaching to help Catholics to faithfully and prayerfully respond. This page includes this enlightening interview about Helping the Poor in Our Community, with Dr. Jimmy Turner of Chattanooga Community Kitchen:
Catholic Social Teaching
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Many of the beautiful liturgical expressions that we enjoy at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul are discussed on our Joy of Tradition Catechesis page, a catechetical library of articles and videos. Fr. Carter's introductory homily on the theme of Joy of Tradition can be heard on this page as well.
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Recent and past Homilies are available for your edification, including Fr. Carter's "Clarity is Charity" sermon series. Fr. Carter's Pastor's Notes to the parish are catalogued also.
Read our parish Bulletin here.
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Events
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November 1 - November 30
During the month of November, our Community Outreach Ministry is collecting specific items for the CHATT Foundation, who supports the homeless in Chattanooga. Click to see the list of needed items. Please bring your donations to the pantry in the vestibule.Read More -
November 7 - November 22
St. Ambrose Catholic Homeschool Co-op is happy to announce our Annual Advent Candle Fundraiser. St. Ambrose families will be selling candles following the 5:30, 9:00, and 11:30 Masses on the weekends of November 7/8, 14/15, and 21/22. Candles are $8 a box. This includes four 12-inch tapers, 3 purple and 1 pink. Pickup is also available on Fridays. For more details, please contact the co-op at [email protected]. Thank you for your support of this Basilica Ministry.Read More -
November 14 - November 15
The weekend of November 14-15, confessions will be offered before the 5:30 and 11:30 Masses only due to priest travel and added responsibilities. Pray for vocations!Read More -
Monday, November 16, 6:30 PM
Join Catholic Chatt for Friendsgiving at the Basilica's Varallo Parish Hall Monday, November 16 at 6:30. Click to RSVP and sign up to bring food.Read More -
Wednesday, November 18, 6:30 PM - 8:00 PM
Youth grades 6 through 12, get ready for “Hot Ones” Challenge with our priests! Our beloved Parish priests have agreed to a fun night during which they will eat increasingly hot wings while answering our youth's hottest questions. Come for some theology, wings, and hilarity. Click for details and RSVP.Read More -
Sunday, November 22, 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
On Sunday, Nov. 22, at 10:30 am, the rite for the Blessing and Enrollment in the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be offered in the Basilica. Participants will need a Brown Scapular and should prepare by reading about the devotion and the Order of Carmel prior to enrolling. Click for more infoRead More -
Sunday, November 22, 4:30 PM
Brother David Bryant is a Benedictine monk of the Monastery of Christ in the Desert, nestled in the beautiful wilderness of northern New Mexico. Through his YouTube channel, The Desert Monk, he offers a fascinating and often entertaining glimpse into Benedictine monastic life, sharing the daily rhythm of prayer, manual labor, contemplation, and the many practical projects that sustain a monastery in the desert. Brother David will offer a presentation and answer questions on Sun., Nov. 22 at 4:30pm in Varallo Parish Hall with refreshments.Read More -
November 25, 10:00 AM - November 27, 11:00 AM
Our Thanksgiving holiday schedule is as follows: * We will have a multilingual Mass 10am on Thurs. Nov. 26 Thanksgiving Day. * There will not be a 12pm Mass or 11:30am confessions on Nov. 26. * The parish office will be closed Wed. through Fri. Nov. 25-27.Read More -
December 1 - December 3
Join Paula Umaña, EWTN Host and Catholic Speaker for a pilgrimage to Alabama.We will visit EWTN Studios, the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament, St. Bernard Abbey, and Ave Maria Grotto— three days of Mass, prayer, Adoration, fellowship, and inspirational talks to prepare our hearts for Christmas. Click for details.Read More -
Wednesday, December 2, 7:00 PM - 8:00 PM
Erlanger’s Never Forgotten Program will be holding its annual service of remembrance in honor of all babies who died before, during, or after birth. This special evening is open to anyone in the community, whether their loss was recent or long ago. The service will take place at The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul on Wed., Dec. 2, at 7pm, with a reception to follow in Varallo Parish Hall. Fr. Carter will lead the prayers. RSVP if you would like to attend.Read More -
Sunday, December 6, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for a coffee bar on the rectory lawn between the 9:00 and 11:30am Masses! Come out for fellowship and great drinks. You pick the price. Donations go to fund the next coffee event.Read More -
Sunday, December 6, 5:00 PM - 7:30 PM
Our Basilica St. Nicholas Dinner on Sunday, December 6, at 5pm, is an opportunity for parishioners of all ages to enjoy a catered dinner in Varallo Parish Hall. There will be games and crafts for the kids. SIGNUP is in the vestibule while space allows. Click for more info...Read More -
Saturday, December 12, 1:00 PM - 5:00 PM
Dcn. Bob Hunt will offer an Advent Day Retreat at the Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Saturday, December 12 from 1-5pm in Varallo Parish Hall, with confessions and 5:30 Mass to follow. There is no cost. Refreshments will be provided.Read More -
December 16 - December 17
Dec. 16 & 17 1:30pm, 4:30pm, and 7:30pm. For all details and questions, and to purchase tickets, see the Vienna Light Orchestra website (click here) or contact [email protected] or (646) 971-7955. The Basilica cannot answer any questions about ticketing. See the Parking Map on our website for details on parking. [Our 12pm Mass & confessions are canceled on Dec. 17 & 18 because of the concerts.)Read More
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News
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Our 2026-27 Annual Stewardship Appeal is to support the regular operation of our parish through Offertory giving. We are aiming for 100% participation in our Offertory by all parishioners. The pledge will be conducted during Mass on October 24 & 25. (Click to view and submit the pledge on our Stewardship page at any time.) Thank you for your generous support for our parish.Read More -
Following the notification concerning Fr. David Mary Engo, the Diocese of Knoxville wishes to clarify several questions and offer a clear invitation to return to full communion with the Catholic Church to those who have become involved in his unauthorized ministry or in activities associated with the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX).Read More -
Catholic families in Chattanooga are exploring bringing Regina Caeli Academy to our area. Regina Caeli is a faithful, classical, Catholic hybrid school for PreK-12th grade. Students spend two days a week on campus with trained tutors. The other three days they learn at home. Graduates earn an accredited, college-preparatory diploma. Regina Caeli Academy needs to hear from enough interested families to come to Chattanooga.Read More -
Registration is open for our OCIA programs for Becoming Catholic, as well as Religious Education for preK through 12th grade; Youth Group for 6th through 12th grade; and Youth Schola for 2nd grade and up. VOLUNTEERS are needed in these programs in various roles. Click for more info.Read More -
The Men's Discernment Group is for men who are interested in discerning if God is calling them to the priesthood. Hosted by Father Mark Schuster every fourth Saturday of the month at 9am in JPII conference room at the Chancery. If you are interested, fill out the form (click here) or email [email protected]. Zoom option for those not in the Knoxville area. If you know someone who might have a calling, please invite them to this opportunity to discern God's call. Interest form: https://forms.office.com/r/CmSwudiVnfRead More -
We are now undergoing year-round audits of our Safe Environment compliance. All adults age 18 and up must be certified under the Safe Haven program at CMGconnect.org in order to volunteer or work in any capacity within the Diocese of Knoxville. The training takes about 90 minutes, and the training and background check must be renewed every 5 years. Please make sure your certification is current at CMGconnect.org. Click for instructions, and email [email protected] for assistance.Read More
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Advent Opportunities
Dec. 1-3 Advent Pilgrimage to Alabama
Dec. 27pm at the Basilica - Erlanger Never Forgotten Candle Lighting Service in honor of babies Dec. 6 5pm St. Nicholas Dinner (sign up in the vestibule) Dec. 8 Immaculate Conception Masses 7am, 12pm, 6pm Latin, 8pm Spanish Dec. 11 7pm Our Lady of Guadalupe Procession and Spanish Mass Dec. 12 1pm Advent Retreat with Dcn. Bob Hunt Dec. 16 & 17 Vienna Light Orchestra concerts (viennalightorchestra.com/concerts/chattanooga-tn for tickets) Dec. 20 7am Rorate Caeli Candlelight Mass -
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November 11
In response to the recent flooding that has impacted residents of Copperhill and surrounding communities, Catholic Charities of East Tennessee (CCETN) has deployed its Disaster Response Team to the area to provide immediate assistance, assess community needs, and support long-term recovery efforts.Read More -
November 4
The Diocese of Knoxville is pleased to announce a new partnership with the American GOAL Scholarship Program, selecting American GOAL as its Scholarship Granting Organization partner for the new federal scholarship tax credit program.Read More -
November 2
Following earlier notification, the Diocese of Knoxville wishes to clarify several questions and offer a clear invitation to return to full communion with the Catholic Church to those who have become associated with the Society of Saint Pius X (SSPX).Read More -
October 20
Bishop Mark Beckman and fellow bishops from Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, and West Virginia, in a press conference during the “Deepening Our Moral Witness” immigration event on Sept. 30, called for meaningful immigration reform, changes in immigration enforcement, and respect for the God-given dignity of every person.Read More -
October 17
The Diocese of Knoxville had its own version of the Sending of the Twelve on Oct. 1 as a dozen candidates for the permanent diaconate became acolytes, the last major step before their ordination next June.Read More
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Corpus Christi Procession 6/7/2026
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Confirmation 6/28/2026
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Easter Vigil 2026
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Vienna Light Orchestra at the Basilica Dec. 16 & 17 - Call 646-971-7955
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