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Our sister parish in Haiti needs $6k more to build three new classrooms for their school. Click here to see how to donate and to read the recent report on how our contributions have helped our sister parish this past year.

Registration is open for our OCIA programs for Becoming Catholic, as well as Religious Education for preK through 12th grade; Youth Group for 6th through 12th grade; and Youth Schola for 2nd grade and up. VOLUNTEERS are needed in these programs in various roles. Click for more info.

SAVE THE DATE for the Basilica Labor Day Picnic at Camp Columbus, Mon., Sept. 7 from 11am-4pm. The Knights of Columbus are now accepting donations of new and gently used items for the White Elephant Yard Sale that will be held at the Labor Day picnic, to benefit the charitable efforts of Knights Council 610. See the details in the bulletin or on our website.

A scammer impersonating the Basilica Office staff is sending phishing emails to our Basilica contacts. The email appears to come from [email protected]. DO NOT CLICK ON ANY LINK from this email. The link asks for your email and password. We recommend you REPORT THE EMAIL AS SPAM/PHISHING so that the source can be investigated. We are sorry that this is happening and want to alert you so that your information will not be compromised.

Our mission is to strengthen your spiritual life and faith community. That care extends to your family's well-being. August is Make-A-Will Month. We have arranged access to a free Will through our partnership with MyCatholicWill. You can complete it in under 20 minutes. Your family deserves to know your wishes. You deserve the peace that comes with clarity. Start now: mycatholicwill.com/stspeterandpaulbasilica

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 [email protected].

We are now undergoing year-round audits of our Safe Environment compliance. All adults age 18 and up must be certified under the Safe Haven program at CMGconnect.org in order to volunteer or work in any capacity within the Diocese of Knoxville. The training takes about 90 minutes, and the training and background check must be renewed every 5 years. Please make sure your certification is current at CMGconnect.org. Click for instructions, and email [email protected] for assistance.

The Jubilate Deo Youth Schola is a class that teaches singing and reading music - specifically sacred music – on Fridays at 4:45pm. This class sings for Mass and special occasions during the year. Students from 2nd through 12th grade with unchanged voices are invited, with an advanced track for older students.

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 [email protected] if you are interested in helping with this vital ministry.

We are recruiting adult parishioners to join the Sacristan Ministry to set up the sanctuary for Mass. Step-by-step training will be provided. Click for details.

The Men's Discernment Group is for men who are interested in discerning if God is calling them to the priesthood. Hosted by Father Mark Schuster every fourth Saturday of the month at 9am in JPII conference room at the Chancery. If you are interested, fill out the form (click here) or email [email protected]. Zoom option for those not in the Knoxville area. If you know someone who might have a calling, please invite them to this opportunity to discern God's call. Interest form: https://forms.office.com/r/CmSwudiVnf

We are asking for all families to take care of our Lorelei's Library in the hallway supervising your children, putting the books back in order, and returning checked-out books within three weeks. If you have lost a book, please replace it. Donations and volunteer help are welcome. Thanks for these efforts so that everyone can enjoy the treasured books.

Bible study on the book of Romans at Kids Corner Park in Red Bank, TN 37415. Hosted by Peyton Arnold and Abigail Moore. Kids play while moms discuss! Starts July 7, 2026 and meets bi-weekly on Tuesdays at 9:30am. Contact [email protected] to confirm dates.

Love in Action - Join the mission of the Ladies of Charity to provide love and support in the community. Volunteer occasionally or regularly. See flyer for details. Also see the statistical report showing how Ladies of Charity has served the members of our community this year.

We are looking for volunteers with retail experience to serve customers in the Ombrellino Gift Shop between our Sunday Masses, and other times if possible. We are also looking for an experienced volunteer to manage the gift shop. Contact Marina Delaney at [email protected].

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 21 at 10:30am for a prayer of consecration to the Holy Family.

Iron and Altar, Priscilla Project, is a fellowship for all Catholic women, regardless of parish, studying "Wisdom of the Mothers": the holy women who have gone before us and walk with us still on our journey to sainthood. Join us Mondays at 1pm at St. Jude Church Library, located in the Parish Life Center, beginning July 6, 2026. Email [email protected] for more information.

Iron & Altar, Chattanooga's interparish Catholic men's fellowship, meets at 6:30pm Fridays at the St. Jude Library. In June 2026 we will launch a new sixteen-session study, The Hidden Canon, exploring the Minor Prophets, the Deuterocanonical books, and how Scripture itself came to us. New men of all parishes are warmly invited to join. Learn more and sign up at ironandaltar.org.

God Camp for incoming 6-8th graders is an incredible opportunity to grow in faith, build friendships, and connect with youth from across the diocese! Click for full details...Basilica families should register through Mr. Matt Givens, Youth Ministry Coordinator at [email protected].

The Basilica is looking for volunteer Tribunal Case Sponsors to help parishioners who are seeking an annulment to regularize their marriage situation in the Church. Can you volunteer a few hours a week on a flexible schedule? We are seeking Catholic parishioners in good standing who are personable, compassionate, willing to learn, and committedly faithful. Click for more information.