The three dioceses of Tennessee – Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis – are joining forces to present, for the first time, the Tennessee Catechetical Conference, to be held online Nov. 9-13. …

Bishop J. Mark Spalding of Nashville has issued an invitation to Catholic men of the diocese to consider joining the Knights of Columbus

Father Ryan, St. John Vianney, Christ the King and Ascension Saint Thomas Hospital Midtown all finished at or near the top of the poll

The live event “Celebrating the Impact of Catholic Education” will take place on Tuesday, Oct. 27 at 6 p.m. at www.dioceseofnashville.com/ace

New inductees include 18 athletes, two coaches, five teams and two contributors

Event will show off Frassati House renovations and offer a chance to meet some of the students

Funeral Mass and burial scheduled for Oct. 20

Talks will be given at 10 a.m. and 7 p.m. each Monday through Nov. 9 at the Catholic Pastoral Center

CHATTANOOGA. The cause for the beatification and canonization of Servant of God Patrick Ryan took a historic turn Sept. 28 with the opening session of an inquiry into the Chattanooga priest’s life.