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We are recruiting adult parishioners to join the Sacristan Ministry. Many people are not familiar with the role and responsibilities of a sacristan. However, step-by-step training will be provided. Click for details.

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 Bible Study 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 Bible study, 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.

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.

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.

We welcome Fr. Colin Blatchford, our former Parochial Vicar, as the celebrant of our Masses the weekend of April 18-19. Fr. Blatchford is the Associate Director of Courage International, an apostolate that provides pastoral accompaniment to individuals who experience same-sex attraction and are seeking to live a chaste life in accordance with the Church’s teaching on sexuality. The EnCourage ministry walks with parents, siblings, and friends. During Mass this weekend, a special collection will be taken up to support Courage & Encourage.

In June we will undergo an audit 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 Basilica is seeking adults age 18 and up with experience caring for pre-school-age children to attend the nursery on Sundays from 8:45am to 1pm, for $50/Sunday, or as a volunteer for the full shift or half-shift. Safe Environment training and background check required. Interested candidates should email [email protected]. Click for details.

Click to see our schedule for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter 2026 including Friday Adoration, Stations of the Cross, Fish Fry, and all the special liturgies. Also note the rules for fasting and abstinence.

Our prayers have been answered with 22 nominees open to exploring the idea of serving the Lord as either a priest, brother or sister. The parish is sponsoring a private dinner and get together with Fr. Alex for those who have stepped forward. Please pray for them that the Holy Spirit continue to guide their decision in accordance with God's will.

To celebrate the 50 days of Easter, the Basilica Motherhood community is coming together all across the region to host family potlucks. Register here for a potluck near you, mark your calendar, and contact your host for further details. If there isn’t one close to you, and you’d like to host, email [email protected]

St. Ambrose Catholic Homeschool Co-op registration will be open for the 2025-2026 school year from March 1 through May 2. We offer Nursery through High School. We meet on Fridays, at the Basilica, from 8:30-11:30am, as a supplement to our homeschool curriculums. Informational park days at March 20 and April 14. Click for details and forms.

We wish to thank all who participated in Bishop Beckman's Called by Name program. Your prayers have been especially beneficial to the parish as we received 20 names of potential candidates for religious life. Please pray for vocations, and in particular for the nominees as each of them begin the journey of discernment.

Girls ages 4th grade and up are invited to join the St. Veronica Ministry, to learn about the things used during the liturgy and to help care for our church. Our Lent meeting will be Sat., March 7, 2026 from 3pm to 5pm in Varallo Parish Hall. We will learn sewing and ironing. Contact Florence Porter to RSVP. Click for more information.

World renowned speaker and author Christopher West and award winning musician, Mike Mangione, are coming to Notre Dame High School Wed. March 4, 2026 7pm-9:30pm with a beautiful multimedia event called MADE FOR MORE: VISIONS OF THE PROMISED LAND on the Theology of the Body. Bring family and friends (age 16+). Purchase your tickets online here or at the parish office ($25). Brought to you by Our Lady of Perpetual Help, The Basilica, and The Theology of The Body Institute.

Retrouvaille is for couples who want to improve their marriages. It can support couples experiencing serious challenges, as well as couples who simply want to deepen an already good relationship. There is an upcoming Retrouvaille Weekend Retreat in Nashville March 6-8. Click for details

Can you spend 1 hour per week to help the poor? You are invited to the Basilica’s Community Outreach Ministry Open House on Saturday, February 7 at noon-1:30 PM at Oscar & Cathy Palisoc’s house. Also, The Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul is starting a Perpetual Food Drive every week. Our beneficiary through Feb. 15 is CHATT Foundation. Click for details.