Thank you those who donated for flowers to beautify the Basilica at Easter. Click to see the list of those who donated and the people who are honored with their donation.

Our parish is on a journey to know, love, and serve Christ as a parish community. We are asking EVERY INDIVIDUAL PARISHIONER age 18 and up to take the Basilica's Disciple Maker Index Survey HERE. The survey is anonymous and takes only 15 minutes or so. Your input helps strengthen our parish. Results help leadership prepare for the future. A report of the findings will be shared after the results are compiled.

Joseph Shramko suffered a serious fall on April 8, 2022, at the age of 16 and began a lengthy healing process from several brain injuries. Joseph continued rehab and was able to finish high school and begin college. In March 2019 he was able to move into his own place. The Shramkos thank you for your prayers for Joseph's full functional recovery, especially through the intercession of Fr. Patrick Ryan. Click for updates.

Christina and Matt Nuar had their fifth child on March 10, and he is started out in NICU with breathing problems. The family asked for prayers for baby Augustin (Gus) Maximus. Gus was finally able to come home after several weeks. Thank you for your prayers. =

Women's Lenten Retreat with Sarah Hart at St. Therese of Lisieux, Cleveland, Saturday, March 22, 2025, 8:30 a.m. - 2 p.m. Cost: $20, includes continental breakfast after Mass and lunch. Sarah Hart is a Catholic singer, songwriter, musician, and retreat speaker.

St. Ambrose Catholic Homeschool Co-op registration will be open for the 2025-2026 school year from March 1 through May 2. We offer Nursery through High School. We meet on Fridays, at the Basilica, from 8:30-11:30am, as a supplement to our homeschool curriculums. Informational park days at March 18 and April 15 at Pioneer Frontier Park. Click for details and forms.

The Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul is seeking volunteers to run the livestream of the Basilica 9:00 Mass on Sundays. Simple training will be arranged. We need several volunteers to help us continue the livestream consistently. Contact admin@stspeterandpaulbasilica.com if you are interested in helping with this vital ministry.

The Basilica is seeking adults aged 18 and up with experience caring for pre-school-aged children to attend the nursery on Sundays from 8:45am to 1pm, for $50/Sunday, or as a volunteer for the full shift or half-shift. Safe Environment training and background check required. Interested candidates should email admin@stspeterandpaulbasilica.com. Click for details.

Our Basilica young mother, Lauren Serio, is suffering from cancer in her brain, lungs, and spine. She is now halfway through chemotherapy. Lauren believes in the power of prayer and asks that all pray for God's will to be done. She ask for prayers for clear scans and for her family. Click here for updates.

Fr. Carter announces to parishioners: If the weather makes it impossible or even dangerous for you to travel, consider your obligation to attend Mass this Sunday, Jan. 12, to be dispensed. (Click to read Fr. Carter's full letter.) NOTE: Religious Education and Coffee Bar are CANCELED Jan. 12 and will resume Jan. 19. RCIA class will meet by Zoom at 9:30.

Each year we order Catholic liturgical calendars from The Catholic Extension as a gift to our parishioners, and they normally arrive before Christmas. The calendars were delayed this year but they arrived on 1/9/25!

The Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul has partnered with My Catholic Will – the only online Catholic will-writing tool available. In as little as 15 minutes, you can write your will for FREE and consider a legacy gift to The Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, and also specify your wishes for a Catholic funeral and burial. Click for details.

All women are invited to a retreat hosted by the Dominican Sisters at the Bethany House in Dickson, TN, Jan. 31 - Feb. 2, 2025. Gather with other women in this beautiful setting for a weekend of prayer, community, and silence to deepen your relationship with and encounter Our Lord. Click for registration details.

Thank you to all who donated for our Christmas poinsettias and flowers. Click to see a list of honorary donations.

Mr. Federico Favero, entrusted with the Chancellery of the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints in Rome, officially opened the Acts of the Cause of Beatification and Canonization of Fr. Patrick Ryan, which we delivered to Rome in October 2023. We were notified on Dec. 2, 2024, by the Postulator for the Cause of Fr. Patrick Ryan in Rome, Dr. Waldery Hilgeman. The Roman phase of the Cause of Fr. Patrick Ryan has begun. Click to view photos.

Please donate new or barely worn coats, scarves, gloves, and socks appropriate for children ages infant to 18 years in the bin marked “Coats for Kids” the Basilica’s vestibule. Items will be collected through Thanksgiving weekend, December 1, and distributed to children in our parish Hispanic Ministry & the Chambliss Center for Children. Sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Council 610.

The CHATT Foundation, which supports the homeless in Chattanooga, is sponsoring their Grateful Gobbler Walk fundraiser on Thanksgiving Day. 100% of the proceeds support the Maclellan Shelter for Families. Click here for details on the race and how you can help. *** JOIN THE TEAM for the Basilica of Sts. Peter of Paul when registering at gratefulgobblerwalk.org ($15-$35). On race day, the Basilica team will gather near the starting point with a Basilica sign. *** Consider making a donation to support the shelter even if you can't make the walk.

Please pray for Matt Givens, who was hospitalized with gallstones and had to undergo three surgeries. He is now home from the hospital. The Givens family asks for prayers for his pain relief and his recovery. (Click for more information.)

The Tennessee Baptist Children’s Homes (TBCH) provides safe, loving homes and support for children in need across Tennessee, helping them thrive in a nurturing, Christ-centered environment. Adopt a child at TBCH through Dec. 12 by making a $100 or greater gift to provide them with 5-10 of their Christmas list wish items. Email: sandy@riseupcooperative.org. Visit riseupcooperative.org for more info.

St. Ambrose Catholic Homeschool Co-op is happy to announce our annual Advent Candle fundraiser. St. Ambrose families will be selling candles after all Masses and before the 1:30 Mass the weekends of November 8/9, 15/16, and 22/23. Candles are $7 for a box of four 12-inch tapers. To pre-order candles, contact the co-op at stambrosecoop@gmail.com. Friday pickup is also available via pre-arrangement at the same e-mail address. Thank you for your support of this Basilica Ministry.