Read more about the article St. Edward’s Heart of Mary House shows those in hospice care the face of Christ [Photo Gallery]
Heart of Mary House on the campus of St. Edward Church and School held an open house after each of the Masses the weekend of Aug. 27-28. “The mission of Heart of Mary House is to provide a safe, comfortable and peaceful home-like setting for people, who are within the last three months of their lives.” Kim Derrick, director of ministry for the Heart of Mary House was on-hand to answer parishioner questions. Heart of Mary House attendant Jamie Orourke, far left, talks with St. Edward parishioners, from left Jerry Regan, Frances Regan, Søren Thompson and Rachel Thompson, about the new home.

St. Edward’s Heart of Mary House shows those in hospice care the face of Christ [Photo Gallery]

‘We’re giving witness to our faith’

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Read more about the article St. Vincent de Paul Society brings hope, healing after floods [Photo Gallery]
On April 21, 2021, Humphreys County was hit with catastrophic flash floods, which killed 20 and destroyed and damaged hundreds of homes. But over the course of the last year, several organizations, such as the St. Vincent de Paul conference at St. Patrick Church in McEwen, have stepped up, helping those affected get back into their homes. Jane McCarson hugs Barbara Hooper, St. Patrick conference vice president and flood relief coordinator, in thanks for all SVDP did to help her and her family after the 2021 floods in Humphreys County.

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‘It is who we are as Catholics’

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Read more about the article Tuition aid helped shape life for Father Ryan teacher, coach
Jeremy Darvin, a 2016 graduate of Father Ryan High School, returns to his alma mater this year as a full-time substitute teacher, a mathematics assistant with the Academic Support Program, as well as coach for the football and wrestling teams. Darvin's education at Father Ryan was made possible because of the Advancement of Catholic Education endowment fund. The ACE Awards Event, to support the fund, is 6-9 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 15, in Bishops Hall at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Nashville. For more information, visit dioceseofnashville.com/ace.

Tuition aid helped shape life for Father Ryan teacher, coach

'I would not want to start anywhere else’

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Read more about the article Retrouvaille helps struggling couples rebuild communication
David and Jaclyn Kollar, of the Retrouvaille Outreach Committee, pose for a photo. The Kollars completed the Retrouvaille retreat weekend in March 2018, and decided to serve as part of the outreach committee to give back to the program that helped them.

Retrouvaille helps struggling couples rebuild communication

‘It is a lifeline’

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Read more about the article St. Cecilia welcomes first classes of seventh, eighth grade students [Photo Gallery]
St. Cecilia Academy welcomed more than 60 seventh and eighth grade students for the very first time during an orientation Friday, Aug. 12, at the school. This is the first year for the new seventh through 12th grade model at the all girls school in Nashville. Wendy Cirigliana, takes a photo of her daughter, Corinne Cirigliana, who will begin seventh grade at St. Cecilia.

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‘This is a great historical moment’

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Read more about the article St. Christopher Women’s Club attracts dozens to ‘Downton Abbey’ Tea Party
The St. Christopher Church Women's Club hosted a "Downton Abbey" themed Tea Party, after a two year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Sunday, Aug. 7, at the church's Family Life Center in Dickson. The event attracted more than 100 women. Members of the Women's Club pose for a photo.

St. Christopher Women’s Club attracts dozens to ‘Downton Abbey’ Tea Party

‘Its a dream come true’

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