The Basilica is collecting SPECIFIC items in August for the needy who use the services of the CHATT Foundation: Sugar, canned veggies, coffee creamer, kids' snacks, disposable dishes and napkins, paper towels, cleaning supplies, deodorant, laundry detergent, trash bags, ponchos, socks, underwear, blankets, backpacks/bags, tarps, and strollers. Drop off donations in the Basilica vestibule by August 31.

The Basilica partners with St. Vincent de Paul Society at Our Lady of Perpetual Help by providing monetary support and food drives. Fr. Carter is now calling on Basilica parishioners to join this ministry more actively by volunteering. Click here to read an article highlighting the benefits and the needs of the St. Vincent de Paul ministry.

Our Basilica Adult Faith Formation ministry offers the Deacon’s Table / All Things Catholic class most every Sunday from 10:15-11:15 in the McConnell Room. The class is currently viewing the 6-week video series, The Hidden King: The Jewish Roots of St. Joseph, by Dr. Brant Pitre. Our next study will be on the Sacraments.

El gobierno de Estados Unidos ofrecerá un "Día del Pasaporte" los días 4 y 5 de agosto en la Universidad de Tennessee Chattanooga. Niños y adultos nacidos en Estados Unidos pueden solicitar un pasaporte estadounidense. Deberá reservar una cita y completar los formularios en línea. Tome un folleto después de la misa y siga las instrucciones.

We are planning to start an Adult Faith Formation Library this fall, and during the month of August we will be collecting Catholic books in the vestibule, and also seeking monetary donations. Click for details.

The Seven Sisters Apostolate is a call to strengthen the Church by ensuring that a Holy Hour is prayed each day of the week for the sole intention of a specific priest or bishop—a “holy wasting” (cf. Mt. 26:10) or lavishing of prayer for his deeper conformity to Christ. We are looking for more women to join us to cover all our priests in prayer. The holy hour can be before any Tabernacle for a set day of each week, for one year, beginning in August. Click to find out more, and Contact Melissa Wexler: 706-537-8742 wexwoman@hotmail.com.

The Basilica is looking for volunteers with leadership ability to put their talents to use for the following important ministries: Community Outreach Coordinator and Hospitality Coordinators (receptions, etc.). Email admin@stspeterandpaulbasilica.com to inquire.

Bishop Beckman has made several priest assignments in the Diocese. One change affects the Basilica. Fr. Hendershott will depart July 1 to discern a vocation as a religious order priest with the Institute of Christ the King Sovereign Priest. Fr. Matthew Donahue, currently at OLPH, will begin serving as parochial vicar of the Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul and chaplain of the UTC Catholic Center, in addition to continuing at the Tribunal with his new role as Adjutant Judicial Vicar. Please pray for both priests as they begin their new assignments.

The Diocese of Knoxville has sent Seminarian Eli Holt to the Basilica this summer. He will be serving at Mass and participating in our activities. Please welcome Eli when you see him, and pray for his vocation. Click to read his vocation story.

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.

Basilica parishioner Nancy Fisher passed away on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025. Nancy was an active leader in our Forever Young Catholics ministry, and a past co-founding member of the Basilica's Gloria Dei Schola. Please pray for Nancy's husband Dan and the Fisher family during this difficult time.

Classical Homeschool Co-op Starting August 2025 in Dayton, TN! Informational meeting Sat., May 24 4pm (TOMORROW) and Sat., June 14 4pm at St. Elizabeth Ann Seton church, and dinner will be provided.

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!

Due to many other things going on, we will not be having a VBS at the Basilica this summer. Here are upcoming VBS opportunities in the nearby parishes: St Augustine Catholic Church - Camp Catholic VBS - June 16-19, 2025 9am-12pm for K-5th Grade. Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church - True North: Trusting Jesus in a Wild World - July 14-18, 2025 9am-12pm for K-5th grade. Click for registration info.

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.

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.

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.

Join us for a Pilgrimage to Medjugorje May 4 - 12, 2025. Register at: CatholicJourneys.com, $2,998. Group Leaders: Mary Haley of All Saints parish in Knoxville, Donna Bodin (New Orleans). Contact Mary Haley: OurMotherCalls@gmail.com or (865) 803-9322

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.