The Basilica is having a food drive for the St. Vincent de Paul food pantry at Our Lady of Perpetual Help. Place non-perishable food items at the designated table in the Basilica vestibule for our food drive anytime the church is open through January 25. Food that is past its expiration date cannot be accepted. Click for more information.
Following the passing of Dcn. Tom, Brenda McConnell has resumed the Deacon's Table, meeting on Sundays from 10:15-11:15am, now meeting in the new Dcn. Tom McConnell Room (formerly the dungeon). Please join us!
Prepare to Boogie Down to a 60's, 70's & 80's dance party at Bar Watson nightclub. We will have a separate section of tables. Free entry from 6:30 to 8pm. You are responsible for your own food and drink tab. RSVP to [email protected] by Jan. 23 9pm, so that we can reserve our section.
Join us for the 5th annual Chattanooga March for Life Saturday, January 31, 2026 at The Walker Pavilion in Coolidge Park (doors open 11:30am, program at 12:15, walk at 1pm).Click for more info.
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.
Following the passing of Dcn. Tom, Brenda McConnell has resumed the Deacon's Table, meeting on Sundays from 10:15-11:15am, now meeting in the new Dcn. Tom McConnell Room (formerly the dungeon). Please join us!
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord on Feb. 2, which is also Candlemas, marks the traditional end to the extended Christmas/Epiphanytide season. We will have the traditional blessing of candles and an indoor procession at our 12pm sung Mass on Feb. 2. You may bring your own candles from home to be blessed at this Mass. Please make sure your candles are clearly labeled with your name.
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.
Save the Date: Father Daughter Dance Feb 7, 2026 6:30 pm in Varallo Parish Hall. We are looking for a volunteer team to help Danielle Stradley who is leading the charge. (Everyone can help with providing desserts, etc as well.) Please email [email protected] if able to help with planning, or contact Danielle directly [email protected]
Following the passing of Dcn. Tom, Brenda McConnell has resumed the Deacon's Table, meeting on Sundays from 10:15-11:15am, now meeting in the new Dcn. Tom McConnell Room (formerly the dungeon). Please join us!
The priests of the diocese have their annual study days in Gatlinburg this week. On Tuesday and Wednesday, Feb. 10 and 11, we will not be able to offer confessions, and a deacon will offer a Communion service at our scheduled Mass times. Please pray for our priests!
Following the passing of Dcn. Tom, Brenda McConnell has resumed the Deacon's Table, meeting on Sundays from 10:15-11:15am, now meeting in the new Dcn. Tom McConnell Room (formerly the dungeon). Please join us!
The Spiritual Adventurers of St Jude invite members of the Forever Young Catholics (40+) group to join them for a night of soup , salad and board games on Friday, Feb. 20th at 7pm. Bring your favorite board game and soup / salad to the St. Jude Parish Parish Life Center
Following the passing of Dcn. Tom, Brenda McConnell has resumed the Deacon's Table, meeting on Sundays from 10:15-11:15am, now meeting in the new Dcn. Tom McConnell Room (formerly the dungeon). Please join us!
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.
Following the passing of Dcn. Tom, Brenda McConnell has resumed the Deacon's Table, meeting on Sundays from 10:15-11:15am, now meeting in the new Dcn. Tom McConnell Room (formerly the dungeon). Please join us!
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. (Special invitation for CHILDREN to come, 4-4:30pm.)
Following the passing of Dcn. Tom, Brenda McConnell has resumed the Deacon's Table, meeting on Sundays from 10:15-11:15am, now meeting in the new Dcn. Tom McConnell Room (formerly the dungeon). Please join us!
Following the passing of Dcn. Tom, Brenda McConnell has resumed the Deacon's Table, meeting on Sundays from 10:15-11:15am, now meeting in the new Dcn. Tom McConnell Room (formerly the dungeon). Please join us!
Following the passing of Dcn. Tom, Brenda McConnell has resumed the Deacon's Table, meeting on Sundays from 10:15-11:15am, now meeting in the new Dcn. Tom McConnell Room (formerly the dungeon). Please join us!
Following the passing of Dcn. Tom, Brenda McConnell has resumed the Deacon's Table, meeting on Sundays from 10:15-11:15am, now meeting in the new Dcn. Tom McConnell Room (formerly the dungeon). Please join us!