Read more about the article Dominicans launch Steeped talk series with focus on Eucharist [Photo Gallery]
Dozens of youth gathered at the Mother House of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation in Nashville for the inaugural "Steeped" address Tuesday, Sept. 20. The first session "Steeped in the Eucharist" was given by Sister Mary Rachel, OP, local prioress and head of the pilgrimage program at Aquinas College. The Dominican sisters lead the song during nightly prayer in the Mother House Chapel.

Dominicans launch Steeped talk series with focus on Eucharist [Photo Gallery]

‘What does it mean to live a life steeped in the Eucharist?’

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Read more about the article Bishop Spalding: Anniversary celebrations are a time to ‘remember our ancestors’ [Photo Gallery]
Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville marked the 60th anniversary of its founding with a Mass and reception at the Catholic Pastoral Center on Thursday, Sept. 22.

Bishop Spalding: Anniversary celebrations are a time to ‘remember our ancestors’ [Photo Gallery]

Catholic Charities continues 60th anniversary celebration with Mass

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Read more about the article Priests, parish youth leaders gather for Safe Environment Conference [Photo Gallery]
Dozens of priests, faith formation and religious education directors, and youth leaders of the diocesan parishes gathered for the Safe Environment Conference "Safeguarding God's People" Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Nashville. Attendees heard from several speakers and learned about the Holy See's "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People," how to foster a safe environment for teens, about the recent developments in Canon Law, how to protect children from virtual predators, human trafficking, what grooming means and more. During a morning breakout session, attendees discuss how to foster a safe environment for teens with others at their table.

Priests, parish youth leaders gather for Safe Environment Conference [Photo Gallery]

‘You’re going to become missionaries for our safe environment mentality’

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Read more about the article Mother Teresa Church marks one year as a parish community
Mother Teresa Church in Nolensville officially celebrated its one-year anniversary on Sept. 5. Since its formation, the community has grown to include 520 registered families. Father Anthony Stewart, pastor of Mother Teresa Church, greets parishioners after Sunday Mass, which takes place in the Nolensville Elementary School Gym.

Mother Teresa Church marks one year as a parish community

‘That’s just really moving and exciting that so many people want to be a part of it’

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Read more about the article SVDP Society, Ascension collaborating for prescription assistance program to help those in need
The Society of St. Vincent de Paul District Council of Nashville, Tennessee Inc., and Ascension Saint Thomas Health System are collaborating to provide prescriptions to those in need through the Prescription Assistance Program following approval received from Bishop J. Mark Spalding during a meeting Wednesday, Sept. 22, in Bishop’s Conference Room at the Catholic Pastoral Center. During the meeting, representatives of the St. Vincent de Paul District Council of Nashville, including President Ron Szejner, Treasurer Joseph Bibeau, and Council Member Mark Gunning, and representatives of Ascension including Chief Mission Officer Greg Pope and Pharmacy Manager Ashley Bennett, spoke with Bishop Spalding as well as Brian Cooper, chancellor and chief operating officer for the Diocese of Nashville, and Father John Hammond, judicial vicar and vicar general, and answered their questions. Bishop Spalding offers a prayer to end the meeting.

SVDP Society, Ascension collaborating for prescription assistance program to help those in need

‘We’re here to serve’

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Read more about the article ACE returns in person with awards, alumni testimonies
The annual Advancement in Catholic Education Awards Event was held Thursday, Sept. 15, in Bishops Hall at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Nashville. During the evening, attendees heard from alumni of diocesan Catholic schools and witnessed the giving of several awards to school leaders and administrators. Attendees of the ACE event listen to a video message from 2022 Pope John Paul II Preparatory School graduate Stephen Strickland about what receiving a Catholic education meant to her.

ACE returns in person with awards, alumni testimonies

‘There is much to celebrate in our Catholic schools’

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Read more about the article Diocese begins new partnership with WKRN highlighting Catholic schools [Photo Gallery]
The Diocese of Nashville's Office of Media and Evangelization officially kicked off its newest partnership with News Channel 2 with the recording of the first of 10 segments highlighting the 16 diocesan schools Wednesday, Sept. 21, at the WKRN Studio in South Nashville. The segment, featuring Dr. Rebecca Hammel, superintendent of schools, and Franchelle Jaeger, a Catholic school parent, will air during the new lifestyle Local on 2 Show, at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 22. Jaeger, Dr. Hammel, and Silvia Castañeda, WKRN southern trendspotter, smile at the camera as the taping begins.

Diocese begins new partnership with WKRN highlighting Catholic schools [Photo Gallery]

‘We’re focused on highlighting the ministries of our Catholic diocese’

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Read more about the article LeadingAge Tennessee honors Queen’s Court program at Mary Queen of Angels 
Mary, Queen of Angels Assisted Living was recognized by LeadingAge Tennessee as one of three Innovators in Action for its Queen's Court Program during the 2022 LeadingAge Tennessee Annual Conference and Trade Show Sept. 13-14 at Franklin Marriott Cool Springs in Franklin. Queen's Court celebrates residents of Mary Queen who have lived in the facility for five years or more. From left, Gwyn Earl, executive director of LeadingAge Tennessee; Valerie Degati, Mary, Queen of Angels customer relations director; Lyndsey Gower, Mary, Queen of Angels executive director; and Katlyn Clifton, LeadingAge Tennessee chairman of the board, pose for a photo during the awards presentation.

LeadingAge Tennessee honors Queen’s Court program at Mary Queen of Angels 

‘It is an honor for somebody to recognize us for a program that focuses on the residents’

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Read more about the article Pope Prep’s Jennifer Dye recognized as 2022 Christ the Teacher recipient
The annual Advancement in Catholic Education Awards Event was held Thursday, Sept. 15, in Bishops Hall at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Nashville. During the evening, attendees heard from alumni of diocesan Catholic schools and witnessed the giving of several awards to school leaders and administrators. Jennifer Dye, dean of faculty and instruction at Pope John Paul II Preparatory School in Hendersonville, accepts the Christ the Teacher Award from Bishop J. Mark Spalding.

Pope Prep’s Jennifer Dye recognized as 2022 Christ the Teacher recipient

‘I hope my students have left knowing God is love’

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Read more about the article Christ the King Church celebrates being ‘85 years strong’ with generations of families [Photo Gallery]
The newly installed LED system illuminates the stained glass and lights the steeple in the liturgical color of the day at Christ the King Church in Nashville, TN on Wednesday, 16 February 2022.The project also made the facility ADA compliant with a new entryway that include a reworked staircase in front of the church.

Christ the King Church celebrates being ‘85 years strong’ with generations of families [Photo Gallery]

‘This is truly home’

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