Read more about the article Churches combine to provide affordable housing
Six Catholic churches came together to sponsor a build for Habitat for Humanity of Greater Nashville on the weekend of Nov. 19-21. About 160 volunteers from the six churches helped with construciton of the 26 townhouses that will make up Sherwood Commons at Ewing Lane and Gwynnwood Drive in Nashville. Pat Watson of Christ the King Church cuts a piece of siding for one of the townhouses.

Churches combine to provide affordable housing

Six parishes participate in Habitat for Humanity build

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Read more about the article Villa Maria Manor honors Board President Robert Fidler
Robert Fidler, the president of the Villa Maria Manor Board of Trustees, was honored for his more than four decades of service with the unveiling of a portrait of him that will be hung in the lobby of the senior housing facility. Fidler thanks Bishop J. Mark Spalding for attending the unveiling.

Villa Maria Manor honors Board President Robert Fidler

Portrait will be displayed in facility’s lobby

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Read more about the article St. Ann student captures Diocesan Spelling Bee championship
Roseanne Nguyen, an eighth grade student at St. Ann School in Nashville, won the second annual Diocesan Spelling Bee, held Friday, Nov. 19, at the Catholic Pastoral Center. Nguyen outlasted 12 competitors through nine rounds of spelling.

St. Ann student captures Diocesan Spelling Bee championship

Correctly spells ‘coincidental’ to claim the trophy

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Read more about the article Forensics gets its ‘day in the sun’ at Hall of Fame induction
The inaugual class of the Nashville Catholic Middle School Forensics League was inducted during ceremonies on Saturday, Nov. 13, at the Catholic Pastoral Center. The inductees included, Father Joe Pat Breen, front, Abbie Loftus DeBlasis, from left, Larry Langley, Rita LaRue-Lucas, Angela Siefker, Dr. Nina Fredericks, Heather Yopp-Honeycutt, Liz Haynes, and Dr. Carolyn Baker. Not pictured are Pam Beaver, Angelleena Berberich-Eerebout, and Rob Hancock.

Forensics gets its ‘day in the sun’ at Hall of Fame induction

Inaugural class includes 12 coaches, supporters and alumni

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Read more about the article Catholic Charities helps families find housing stability
Chris Casa Santa is once again offering a dinner and Mass at the grotto he has had built in his back yard. The grotto was inspired by the iconic grotto at the University of Notre Dame.

Catholic Charities helps families find housing stability

Families affected by COVID seeking assistance to avoid eviction

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Read more about the article St. Philip marks 150 years of living the faith
St. Philip Church in Franklin marked the 150th anniversary of the dedication of the parish's first church on Saturday, Nov. 6. Bishop J. Mark Spalding celebrated Mass, which was followed by a banquet. Bishop Spalding and St. Philip Pastor Father Ed Steiner talk before the Mass.

St. Philip marks 150 years of living the faith

Mass and banquet kicks off yearlong celebration

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