Father Austin Gilstrap and Father Luke Wilgenbusch, the director and associate director of vocations for the Diocese of Nashville, respectively, recorded their talks that were shown during the virtual Seminarian Education Event and Auction on Tuesday, May 25. Jayce Boynton, videographer for the diocese and owner of Capture Scratch Productions, records Father Gilstrap’s talk as Bill Staley, director of new media evangelization, and Father Wilgenbusch watch. Photo by Andy Telli

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.

St. Stephen Catholic Community in Old Hickory held a Memorial Mass for all parishioners and family and friends of parishioners who died during the pandemic, when restrictions often limited the number of people who could attend a funeral. Father Davis Chackaleckel, MSFS, right, pastor of St. Stephen, and Deacon Rob Montini raise the chalice and host at the end of the consecration during the Mass.

The Tennessee Knights of Columbus held its 118th State Convention Friday, April 30, and Saturday, May 1. The convention, held virtually for the second year in a row, was livestreamed from the Catholic Pastoral Center in Nashville. During the convention, Fred Laufenberg of the Msgr. Philip Thoni Council 16088 in Fairfield Glade, was elected as the new State Deputy to lead the state council. When he takes office in July, he will succeed Michael McCusker of the Timothy J. Coyle Council 9317 in Cordova. State Officers include, from left, State Warden-elect Alan Stanley, State Advocate-elect David Zwissler, Associate State Chaplain Father Bart Okere, State Deputy-elect Fred Laufenberg, current State Deputy Michael McCusker, Associate Chaplain Father Gervan Menezes, State Treasurer-elect Eric Pelton, and Immediate Past State Deputy Tracy Staller.