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October 2025
Sun Mon Tue Wed Thu Fri Sat 28Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsMonth View September 28, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
29Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsMonth View September 29, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
30Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsMonth View September 30, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
1Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsMonth View October 1, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
2Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsMonth View October 2, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
3Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekends12:30p First Friday AdorationMonth View October 3, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
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Friday, October 3, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
We will have Adoration with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on First Friday following the 12pm Mass until 5:30pm, and through the night from 9pm to 7am, hosted by our Hispanic community.Read More
4Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekends8:00 Motherhood Ministry Retreat2:00p Forever Young Catholics (40+) Oktoberfest International PotluckMonth View October 4, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
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Saturday, October 4, 8:00 AM - 12:00 PM
The Basilica Motherhood Ministry is hosting a fall retreat reflecting on Mary as our guide in motherhood, Sat., Oct. 4, 8am-12pm in Varallo Parish Hall, The morning will include Mass, talks, small groups, and fellowship. Optional book series will follow. RSVP by Sept. 28 (click for RSVP link and other details).Read More -
Saturday, October 4, 2:00 PM
The Forever Young Catholics group for age 40 and up is having an Oktoberfest International Potluck at Oscar & Cathy Palisoc's house Saturday, Oct. 4 at 2pm. Click for details.Read More
5Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekends10:00 Coffee BarMonth View October 5, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
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Sunday, October 5, 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
6Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsMonth View October 6, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
7Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsMonth View October 7, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
8Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsMonth View October 8, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
9Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsMonth View October 9, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
10Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsMonth View October 10, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
11Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekends12:00p Public Square Rosary Rally at the corner of Georgia & McCallieMonth View October 11, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
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Saturday, October 11, 12:00 PM
The annual Public Square Rosary is held around the country close to the date of the final apparition of Our Lady of Fatima. Join us for a bilingual Rosary for America Sat., October 11, 2025 at 12pm at the corner of Georgia Ave. & McCallie.Read More
12Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsMonth View October 12, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
13Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsMonth View October 13, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
14Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsSchedule Exception October 14Month View October 14, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
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Tuesday, October 14
While the priests of the Diocese are meeting with Bishop Beckman in Knoxville, a deacon will offer a Communion Service at 12pm Tues. Oct. 14, and we will be unable to offer confessions that day. All our other usual services are still planned this week.Read More
15Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsMonth View October 15, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
16Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsMonth View October 16, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
17Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsMonth View October 17, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
18Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsMonth View October 18, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
19Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsMonth View October 19, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
20Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsSchedule Exceptions during Priest Retreat Oct. 20-237:00p Catholic & Protestant Dialogue: Authority Part 2: The PapacyMonth View October 20, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
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October 20 - October 23
Because of the Diocesan priest retreat Oct. 20-23, we will only be able to offer Mass Fri. Oct. 24 at 7am & 12pm. A deacon will offer a Communion Service at our regular Mass times Mon. - Thurs. Oct. 20-23. We will only be able to offer confessions on Fri. Oct. 24.Read More -
Monday, October 20, 7:00 PM
Tyler Ross (Diocese of Knoxville canon lawyer) and Adam Whitescarver (Pray Chattanooga Executive Director) will be dialoguing on ‘Authority Part 2: The Papacy’ at The House on UTC’s campus. Doors open at 6:30 pm, and the dialogue starts at 7 pm.Read More
21Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsSchedule Exceptions during Priest Retreat Oct. 20-23Month View October 21, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
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October 20 - October 23
Because of the Diocesan priest retreat Oct. 20-23, we will only be able to offer Mass Fri. Oct. 24 at 7am & 12pm. A deacon will offer a Communion Service at our regular Mass times Mon. - Thurs. Oct. 20-23. We will only be able to offer confessions on Fri. Oct. 24.Read More
22Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsSchedule Exceptions during Priest Retreat Oct. 20-23Month View October 22, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
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October 20 - October 23
Because of the Diocesan priest retreat Oct. 20-23, we will only be able to offer Mass Fri. Oct. 24 at 7am & 12pm. A deacon will offer a Communion Service at our regular Mass times Mon. - Thurs. Oct. 20-23. We will only be able to offer confessions on Fri. Oct. 24.Read More
23Confessions limited/unavailable the next few weekendsSchedule Exceptions during Priest Retreat Oct. 20-23Month View October 23, 2025-
September 22 - October 23
For the next few weekends, confessions at the Basilica will be very limited or at times unavailable. Our priests are covering at several parishes whose priests are traveling or incapacitated. We will still offer confessions Mon-Fri at 11:30am, except Oct. 14 & Oct. 20-23, when all the priests will be at mandatory gatherings with the Bishop. Check the confession schedule for nearby parishes, posted on our website and on the confessionals. Pray for more priestly vocations! As Fr. Carter has instructed, confession is only necessary for mortal sin. Make use of the ordinary means for absolving daily faults, such as the full and active participation in the Penitential Act at Mass, praying the Our Father, and especially receiving Holy Communion.Read More
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October 20 - October 23
Because of the Diocesan priest retreat Oct. 20-23, we will only be able to offer Mass Fri. Oct. 24 at 7am & 12pm. A deacon will offer a Communion Service at our regular Mass times Mon. - Thurs. Oct. 20-23. We will only be able to offer confessions on Fri. Oct. 24.Read More
24Month View October 24, 202525Month View October 25, 20252610:30 Brown Scapular EnrollmentMonth View October 26, 2025-
Sunday, October 26, 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
On Sunday, October 26, 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
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