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On Mar. 18, 2021, Fr. Carter interviewed Corinne Henderson, Basilica parishioner and board member of La Paz Chattanooga, a social service organization with faith-based roots that serves and strengthens our Latino community via corporal works of mercy. Click to watch the video and read the interview, which is featured in Fr. Carter's pastor's notes for April 18 & April 25, 2021.Read More -
Patricia Pinson Woods, who was a lifetime member of Sts. Peter and Paul, died on January 5, 2021. A funeral Mass will be held for Patricia on May 6, at 11:00 am at St. Jude Catholic Church. Interment will follow. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Click for Patricia's obituary.Read More -
On March 17, 2021, Fr. Carter interviewed Nathan Bird, a Basilica parishioner who is engaged in understanding local politics, and the founder of the Chattanooga Civics website and podcast. Watch or read the interview here (as well as in the pastor's notes for March 28 and April 4). Note that Chattanooga has a run-off election for mayor and several city council seats on April 13, with early voting from March 24 to April 8.Read More -
The USCCB, Bishop Stika, and Fr. Carter have recently spoken about the morality of the COVID-19 vaccines, with special considerations about the Johnson & Johnson vaccine. See Bishop Stika's statement and the Chattanooga News Channel 9 interview here.Read More
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Tuesday, December 8
Pope Francis has called for a Year of St. Joseph beginning Dec. 8, 2020, “in which all faithful, after his example, may daily reinforce their own life of faith in complete fulfillment of God’s will.” Through the Apostolic Penitentiary the Holy Father has extended a series of plenary indulgences centered around devotion to St. Joseph. Click for more information and practical ways to celebrate the Year of St. Joseph, including the Seven Sundays Devotion. And stay tuned for updates during the year.Read More -
April 30, 7:00 PM - May 2, 11:30 AM
Diocese of Knoxville Office of Youth Ministry is hosting a GUYS retreat April 30 7pm to May 2 11:30am at St. Mary's in Oak Ridge. “Be on your guard, stand firm in the faith, be courageous, be strong.” 1 Corinthians 16:13. Click for details and registration.Read More -
Saturday, May 1, 10:30 AM - 11:30 AM
Misa en español de San José Obrero sábado 1 de mayo 10:30am en la Basílica.Read More -
Wednesday, May 5, 5:00 PM - 10:00 PM
Wednesday, May 5th: Cinco de Mayo at Father Patrick J. Ryan Hall from 5PM-10PM $25 per person. Includes meal and two beers. Meal is choice of three tacos from the taco bar with pollo, ground beef, chorizo, and carne asada. Children’s plates are $7.50 and include two tacos with Spanish rice and refried beans. $65 meal limit for families not including additional beers and tacos. $3 beers sold at bar. $3 tacos available for pick up. Tickets sold online ahead of time through Venmo at knightsofcolumbus-610 with the note "Cinco de Mayo". Also accepting cash or check at the door, but paying ahead of time is preferred.Read More -
Friday, May 14, 11:00 AM - 1:00 PM
The St. Ambrose Catholic Homeschool Co-op is hosting an informal get-together at Riverview Park in Chattanooga on Friday, May 14th at 11:00 am. Bring your own snacks, bring a friend or two, and enjoy the company of fellow Catholic families. All ages are welcome, and membership in the co-op is not required.Read More
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