Knights of Columbus Council 610 is offering a special Father's Day gift of one year of free membership. You can claim this free gift or give it to a loved one. You may also join other Knights and their families at the Basilica Sun., June 15 at 10:30am for a prayer of consecration to the Holy Family.

Set your hearts ablaze this August! Something BIG is happening in Chattanooga! "Fanning the Flame" is a deanery-wide, multi-weekend event inspired by the 2024 National Eucharistic Congress. Held at St. Jude Church Aug. 1 & 2, Aug. 9, and Aug. 17. Click for details and register for individual weekends or all three!

Parishioner Katie Bird has organized a Facebook group called "Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul (TN) - Buy Nothing Group." Basilica parishioners are encouraged to join and post items or services that they are offering to give away or looking to receive for free. The hope is to provide a convenient channel for practicing charity and solidarity within the Basilica community. Click for details.

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.

During early March 2025, severe storms caused Brandon & Linsey Dean's basement retaining wall to give way. The home has been braced up but could still collapse. It will cost $50k to repair. Insurance is refusing to pay anything. Our parishioner Courtney Bolton has organized a GoFundMe to give to this beautiful family of 8 in any way you can! Any amount and prayers are needed.

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.

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.

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.

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.

We are seeking volunteers to join our multi-faceted Usher/Greeter ministry and our Sacristan ministry to prepare for Mass. Both ministries are vital to our parish and the celebration of the Mass. Click for details.

The Basilica Married & Engaged Ministry is planning a 4-week program for couples to improve communication, called “Resolve”, to help in their vocations as spouses, parents, and Christians. See the Resolve flyer and click here to take the quick survey indicated, to help us build this small-group in-home discussion starting in July.

As the month of June approaches each year, many Catholic Christians ask what we are supposed to do in response to the Pride movement The best response is to be humble. In the vestibule we are offering a limited number of copies of the booklet, 30 Days of Humility: A Christian Response to Pride. This booklet can also be accessed here as a PDF.

RiseUP Cooperative is proud to host Adventure Trek on June 8th from 10am to 1pm for an exciting family-friendly scavenger hunt for all ages through downtown Chattanooga, with a party and prizes! This event highlights local businesses, celebrates Chattanooga’s rich history, and spreads the word about RiseUp Cooperative benefitting our local youth! Click to learn more and order tickets.

Married couples of all ages: Join us Saturday, June 15, at St. Thomas the Apostle Catholic Church in Lenoir City for a full-day retreat sponsored by the Diocese of Knoxville and Regnum Christi-Knoxville. Reflect, refocus, and rejuvenate your marriage. This is an opportunity for an intimate experience between you and your spouse only. No group discussions. Check-in at 8:30am. Retreat ends at 4:30pm. $86/couple (breakfast and lunch included). Click for more info and to register by June 9.

Our Collection Counting ministry needs more volunteers to help count the offertory collection. The work usually takes between one and two hours. For more information and to volunteer for this ministry, contact Marina Delaney in the parish office at business@stspeterandpaulbasilica.com

“Accompany Me” Women’s Retreat Mar. 15-17 with Fr. Zachary Griffith will be hosted by the Dominican Sisters at Bethany Retreat House, 2002 Garner Creek Rd. Dickson, TN. Cost is $260. Space is limited. Register with Denice Eckler 423-322-5218.

Traditional Lighting of Luminaries on All Souls Day Thurs. Nov. 2 at 6pm in the Basilica, with a Rosary in remembrance of our loved ones, To honor a deceased loved one at this service, please submit his/her name by Sun., Oct. 29. Click for details.

"Called to Mission", sponsored by the Vocations Office of the Glenmary Home Missioners, is a day-long retreat for men ages 16-25 who are seeking to understand God's will in their lives, whether that be within marriage, single life, holy orders, or consecrated life. Topics range from following Jesus as Christian disciples to recognizing signs of religious calling to engaging in missions in rural America. Located at St. John Paul II Mission Parish in Rutledge, TN on Sat., Dec. 2 from 8:30 am-5pm. Registration is free! Call or text Glenmary Vocations Office at 513-319-9572 or email vocations@glenmary.org for more info.