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"Always pray and never give up" - Luke 18:1
"Again, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father." - Matthew 18: 19
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Pray for the Sick and Suffering in our Parish
Virginia Aramian, Trudy Blake Medley, Brian Blatchford, Hazel Bowles, John Carlin, Christina Cone, Catherine Contreras, Barbara Cooper Hickman. Jim Cooper, Morgan Cordell, Baby Hampton Cox & Family, Marion Davis, Geraldine DeBoer, Madeline Eve Doyal, Laura Duford, Lynn Elverd, Rosie Exum, Richard Fleming, Lori Fountain, Mark Gerry, James Virgil & Johnnie Gomez, Carlos Guerra, John Hilgeman, John Holden, John Holland, Jr., Jacob Holub, Dale Hoy, David & Gail Hunihan Ann Hunter, Jesse Hurst & Family, Alexis Ippolito, Charles Johnson, Philomena Kennedy, Reginald Kimbell, Jackey King, Paula Long, Taylor Lunn, Zoann Manners, Jaqueline Mathis, Jason McCulley, Laverne McGee, Barbara McKenna, Trinity Mead, William Mitchener, Simon Anthony Moss, Kim Murfin, Denise Nelligan, Baby Gus Nuar, James O’Brien, Tip & Gayla Oxford, Larry Pinckney, Tony Portera, Cardinal Rigali, Melanie Russell, Angie Sackett, Suzy Sachs, Lauren Serio, Daniel Sharkey, Joseph Shramko, Joshua & Madeline Smith Family, Bill Soffe, Joan Spears, Sr. Ema Soto Enriquez, Rosa Clemencia Stengel. John Anthony Street, Rhett Thomas, Andrea & Brian Tierney, Marie Turner, Frank & Jerry Villegas, James Waters, Dwight Wilhoit, Valerie Williams, Jim & Barbara Wright
Recently Deceased
+Kathryn Viland (1/25/1942 - 10/1/2025)
+Bill Henderson (11/30/1950 - 9/20/2025)
+Bonnie White (3/20/1940 - 8/10/2025)
+Franklin Turney Thompson (9/24/1956 - 6/28/2025)
+Nancy Fisher (9/27/1955 - 5/26/2025)
+Clyde Mosier (1/24/1956 - 5/18/2025)
+Lewis "Harold" Hamilton (11/23/1964 - 3/24/2025
+Jeff Terrell (age 55, dec. 4/9/25)
+Lewis "Harold" Hamilton (11/23/1964 - 3/24/2025
+Sheila Faye (Green) Murfin
4/4/1966 ~ 3/8/2025
+Minaen David López Pérez (5/8/1998 - 2/22/2025)
+Milad ("Mike") Dabit (9/12/1933 - 2/20/2025)
+Adam Keith Schoolcraft (age 11, died 1/17/2025) - nephew of Jordan & Katie Halabrin
+Galindo Berduo Miguel (12/28/1998 - 1/11/2025)
+Sherry Ohotnicky (1/13/1971 - 12/26/2024)
+Leroy Altman (7/21/1950 - 10/20/2024)
+Hugo Hernandez Perez (2/1/2010 - 7/3/2024)
+Marilyn Carpenter (8/18/1931 - 6/3/2024) - mother of Sharon Poston
+Pabla Cardona Perez (1/30/1969 - 5/27/2024)
+Axel Adrián Velásquez López (5/28/2004 - 5/18/2024)
+Vismar Osveli Castañon Castañon (4/6/1999 - 5/18/2024)
+Fr. Bertin Glennon, former Parochial Vicar of the Basilica (died 5/21/2024)
+Eduardo Ventura Cerpas (4/11/15 - 5/12/24
+Cate Mueller (5/11/1965 - 5/10/2024) - wife of Dan Mueller
+Sue Shramko (8/11/1945 - 5/1/2024) - wife of Bert Shramko
+Emma Claire Giles Davenport (6/28/1935 - 4/27/2024)
+Johnny Alexander Solis Sanchez (1/15/2003 - 4/15/2024)
+Toni Powell (11/19/1944 - 3/19/2024)
+Emilio Tomás Diaz (3/8/1958 - 3/12/2024)
+Susana Parra Marín (4/10/1969 - 3/7/2024)
+ Charlene (C. K.) Reynolds (7/4/1956 - 2/12/2024)
+ Pamela Mahoney Rudd (5/9/1951 - 1/24/2024) - wife of Robin Rudd
+ John C. Schmitt (11/20/1933 - 1/3/2024) - father of Julie Schmitt Gersch
+ Tokchin Kim Easter (2/9/1953 - 12/28/2023) - mother of Ruth and Victoria Easter, wife of late Joseph Easter
+Rosalio Gomez Gutierrez (10/5/1995 - 11/26/2023)
+Elizabeth (Liz) Barham (3/15/1944 - 11/17/2023) - wife of Jim Barham
+David Lee Thomas (1/17/1962 - 11/7/2023) - brother/brother-in-law of Kathy Busch & Dr. Joe Busch
+Najah Dabit (11/15/1932 - 11/2/2023), mother of Sana Dabit
+Jovita Martínez (11/28/1974 - 10/30/2023)
+Sister Luke Hollerbach, O.P. (-9/22/2023) - of the Dominican Sisters of Nashville, teacher, from Chattanooga
+John Mahoney (8/29/1958 - 8/27/2023) - Basilica maintenance supervisor for 34 years
+Dr. Fred Schert (4/21/1947 - 8/26/2023)
+Rose Carparelli (6/27/1926 - 7/12/2023) - mother of Basilica Parish Secretary, Cathy Oliver
+Robert Lee Martin (12/7/1946 - 6/30/2023) - father of Robert C. Martin
+Charlotte Latta (deceased 6/22/2023)
+Myrtle Robinson (10/20/1927 - 6/18/2023)
+William Henry Barger (11/12/1942 - 6/3/2023) - co-founder of Barger & Nix, our Basilica organ builder
+Michael Buendia (11/15/1979 - 5/29/2023) (husband of Karmel, father of Isabella and Lucy)
+Dr. Daniel Richardson (3/3/1951 - 5/28/2023)
+Michael Thomas Brown (4/1/1943 - 5/16/2023)
+ Shirley Ann McCaleb Lautigar (5/5/1948 - 5/7/2023) - wife of Ron Lautigar & former leader of our Altar Ministry
+Carol Steiner Tubbs (12/28/1937 - 3/23/2023)
+Carlos Jimenez Francisco (11/4/1979 - 4/13/2023), husband of Micaela Juan y Juan
+John Clinton Rist (11/8/1928 - 3/17/2023), father of Bo Rist
+Mark Simonton (10/11/1948 - 3/11/2023), brother of Mary Crane
+Denis Mamedov (d. 2/4/2023), uncle of Fr. Valentin Iurochkin
+Marvin Leonel Hernández (1/29/1994 - 1/8/2023)
To add a parishioner to the prayer list, contact the parish office. Help us keep this list up-to-date by contacting the parish office when the circumstances change.
To help with our ministry of sending cards to those on our prayer list, please contact the parish office.
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News and Updates
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Kathryn Lois Briggs-Viland, beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away on October 1. Her devoted husband of 50 years, Frederick Viland, passed in 2020. They were both very deep in their Catholic faith and were proud active members of Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul. Please pray for the repose of their souls. BURIAL will be Sat. Oct. 11, 2025 2pm at Mount Olivet Cemetery. All are welcome.Read More -
Please pray for the repose of the soul of William "Bill" Henry Henderson III, 74, who passed away peacefully in his home on September 20, 2025, after a short battle with cancer. Bill is survived by his wife, Corinne (Chair of the Basilica's Finance Council); his brother, Doug Henderson of Austin, Texas; his children, Scot Henderson, Robyn (Garrison) Elder, Mills Simon (one of the Basilica's livestream technicians), and Julia (Bo) Ray; and his three beloved grandchildren, Georgia Grace Elder, Stallings Elder, and Tinsley Ray. A funeral Mass will be held on Friday, Sept. 26, at 10 am at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul. Click here to read Bill's obituary.Read More -
Prayers are requested for Jacqueline Mathis, mother of Basilica parishioner Anthony Mathis. She is suffering from Stage 4 lung cancer. UPDATE 8/22/25: Jacqueline moved to hospice care. Prayers appreciated. Click for updates and a GoFundMe to help the family. Thank you for your prayers for Jacqueline.Read More -
Basilica parishioner Nancy Fisher passed away on Memorial Day, May 26, 2025. Nancy was an active leader in our Forever Young Catholics ministry, and a past co-founding member of the Basilica's Gloria Dei Schola. Please pray for Nancy's husband Dan and the Fisher family during this difficult time.Read More -
During early March 2025, severe storms caused Brandon & Linsey Dean's basement retaining wall to give way. The home has been braced up but could still collapse. It will cost $50k to repair. Insurance is refusing to pay anything. Our parishioner Courtney Bolton has organized a GoFundMe to give to this beautiful family of 8 in any way you can! Any amount and prayers are needed.Read More -
Joseph Shramko suffered a serious fall on April 8, 2022, at the age of 16 and began a lengthy healing process from several brain injuries. Joseph continued rehab and was able to finish high school and begin college. In March 2019 he was able to move into his own place. The Shramkos thank you for your prayers for Joseph's full functional recovery, especially through the intercession of Fr. Patrick Ryan. Click for updates.Read More -
Our Basilica young mother, Lauren Serio, is suffering from cancer in her brain, lungs, and spine. She is now halfway through chemotherapy. Lauren believes in the power of prayer and asks that all pray for God's will to be done. She ask for prayers for clear scans and for her family. Click here for updates.Read More -
Former Basilica parishioner +Sherry Ohotnicky passed away on Dec. 26, 2024, after a recurrence of cancer. Sherry and her husband Pete and their children were very active parishioners at the Basilica for several years until they moved to Michigan in 2019. Sherry started the first Catholic American Heritage Girls troop in Chattanooga here at the Basilica. Read more about Sherry's life and legacy in her obituary here. We pray that Sherry may rest in peace and that her family be comforted.Read More -
Cate Mueller passed away on May 11, 2024, a day before her 59th birthday, after a 20-month battle with cancer. We pray that Cate may rest in peace. Visitation will be 1-5pm June 16 with a Vigil Service at 4:30pm at Hamilton Funeral Home on Hixson Pike; Visitation and eulogies 9am June 17, followed by funeral Mass at 9:30am at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, and burial at 11am at Chattanooga National Cemetery. NOTE: The family needs help with MEALS and GARDENING. Click to read more.Read More -
Fr. Bertin Glennon, former Parochial Vicar of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, passed away on May 21, 2024.. Fr. Glennon was a member of the religious order, The Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity. He served for many years in the Diocese of Knoxville, along with his work in psychology that he conducted in the City of Chattanooga. Please pray for Fr. Glennon's soul. A memorial Mass for Fr. Glennon will be celebrated June 20 at 7pm at Holy Spirit in Soddy Daisy, TN. Click for more information.Read More -
Marilyn Eleanor Carpenter, former schoolteacher at St. Jude, and mother of Sharon Poston, passed away on June 3, 2024. Visitation will be at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home in Soddy Daisy on Sunday, June 9, from 4-8pm., with a Rosary at 7:30pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10am Monday, June 10, at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, with interment at the National Cemetery at 2pm. May the Lord grant Marilyn eternal rest. Click to see the obituary and photos of Marilyn.Read More -
Ms. Pabla Cardona Perez, parishioner of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, passed away on May 27, 2024, at the age of 55. A visitation for Pabla will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services - Franklin Strickland Chapel, 1724 Mccallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404, followed by a funeral service at 7:00 PM. Click to view a Tribute for Pabla.Read More -
We pray for the repose of the soul of Sue Shramko, who passed away May 1, 2024. She had been suffering from an infectious lung disease for several months. Sue was a longtime Basilica parishioner, along with her husband Bert Shramko. (Click for more information.) The family appreciates your prayers.Read More -
Mary Antoinette ("Toni") Powell passed away at the age of 79 on March 19, 2024. Toni was an active Basilica parishioner and volunteer in the Altar Ministry, until she moved to Hixson a couple of years ago. Toni will be greatly missed. May Toni Powell, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Click to see Toni's funeral arrangements and obituary, once they are available at the Chattanooga Funeral Home - North Chapel website.Read More -
In 2022, Basilica parishioner Lynn Elverd, a veteran servant of our Altar Ministry, Religious Education helper, and Greeter, suffered multiple spinal fractures caused by cancer. After several months of chemo and a stem cell treatment, she has remained in 100% remission since 2023! She will need continued chemo. Thank you for your prayers for Lynn! (Click for more info)Read More -
Charlene (C. K.) Reynolds, longtime Basilica parishioner, passed away on Feb. 12 peacefully in the presence of her family. Charlene had been very ill for seven years or so, including liver disease and cancer. Charlene's funeral Mass will be Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 at 1pm at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul.Read More -
Mrs. Pamela Mahoney Rudd, longtime Basilica parishioner, passed away in her home January 24, 2024, around 10pm, in the company of her family. Her death followed a brief bout with brain cancer, that was diagnosed in early December, 2023. Pamela is survived by her husband, Robin Rudd, her six grown children, and fourteen grandchildren. She was the oldest of eight siblings, including the Basilica's late maintenance supervisor, John Mahoney. Pam's funeral arrangements will be announced here as soon as they are available. Please pray for her, especially the Divine Mercy Chaplet. [Click for more info.]Read More -
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Najah Dabit, age 90, of Chattanooga, who passed away at home surrounded by her loved ones on Nov. 2, 2023. Najah along with her husband, Milad established Giorgio Men’s Warehouse in 1973. Selfless, generous, and loving are just a few words to describe Najah. Her funeral will be at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul Wed., Nov. 8, at 2pm, Fr. Valentin officiating. Interment to follow at Greenwood Cemetery. A reception will follow in Varallo Parish Hall at 4pm. Click to read her obituary.Read More -
John Mahoney, the Basilica's maintenance supervisor for the past 34 years, passed away on August 27, 2023 at 7:13pm, while hospitalized with pneumonia and a pulmonary embolism. John was about to retire from his job within the week, having completed 34 years of service at Sts. Peter and Paul. His family was by his side, and Fr. Carter administered the full last rites to John. Please pray the Rosary and the Divine Mercy Chaplet for John Mahoney's soul. *** FUNERAL Mass at the Basilica Saturday, Sept. 2, 2023 at 1pm, followed by burial at Mount Olivet. VISITATION Friday, Sept. 1 from 6-8pm at Chattanooga Funeral Home - East Chapel, with a Rosary at 5:30pm.Read More -
Brother Kevin Doerge, from our Sts. Peter and Paul parish, has been a Postulant with the Canons Regular of St. John Cantius in Chicago since the summer of 2021. He made his first vows on August 14, 2023, and asks for everyone's prayers as he begins this next step on his journey towards the holy priesthood. Click for photos and his address to send cards.Read More
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"Always pray and never give up" - Luke 18:1
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St. Padre Pio
Prayer for the Healing of Someone with Padre Pio's Intercession
Prayer for the Healing of Your Cancer with Padre Pio’s intercession (padrepiodapietrelcina.com)
"Pray, hope, and don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer." -St. Padre Pio
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Divine Mercy Chaplet
How to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
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St. Joseph
Joseph, Patron of Dying and Solace of the Afflicted
St. Joseph prayers and devotions
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Honoring Life
See our Funerals page for information on honoring life including end-of-life decisions, last rites, funerals, miscarriage support, and more.
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The Answer to Prayers
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Which one of you would hand his son a stone when he asks for a loaf of bread, or a snake when he asks for a fish? If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good things to those who ask him."
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