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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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]

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.

From Dec. 15 - 21, we will be collecting items in the vestibule that are needed by the CHATT Foundation to serve people experiencing homelessness in the Chattanooga area. CHATT Foundation has a specific list of needs for December. Click to see the list.

ABIDE Respite Ministry, located at around the corner at First-Centenary United Methodist Church. ABIDE seeks to care for and support persons with early to moderate memory issues and their caregivers. Volunteers are able to provide community, socialization, and love through activities and companionship with participants. They also give respite to caregivers, knowing their loved ones are being loved and cared for in a safe environment. Click to find out more.

Each year the Knights of Columbus provides thousands of coats to needy children and families. The Knights of Columbus Council 610 will be collecting new and gently used children's coats for donation to the Chambliss Center. Drop off the coats in the Basilica vestibule between Nov. 22 and Dec. 14. Help keep a needy child warm this winter.

Our 2025-26 Annual Stewardship Appeal is to support the regular operation of our parish through Offertory giving. We are aiming for 100% participation in our Offertory by all parishioners. The pledge will be conducted during Mass on October 25 & 26. (Click to view and submit the pledge on our Stewardship page at any time.) Thank you for your generous support for our parish.

The Basilica is collecting SPECIFIC items in August for the needy who use the services of the CHATT Foundation: Sugar, canned veggies, coffee creamer, kids' snacks, disposable dishes and napkins, paper towels, cleaning supplies, deodorant, laundry detergent, trash bags, ponchos, socks, underwear, blankets, backpacks/bags, tarps, and strollers. Drop off donations in the Basilica vestibule by August 31.