Read more about the article Memorial Mass remembers those who have died during pandemic
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.

Memorial Mass remembers those who have died during pandemic

Many funerals were limited to only a handful of family members

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Read more about the article Backyard grotto inspired by iconic Notre Dame landmark
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.

Backyard grotto inspired by iconic Notre Dame landmark

Dinner and Mass at the grotto has been popular auction item to benefit seminarians

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Read more about the article Tennessee Knights of Columbus elect a new leader
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.

Tennessee Knights of Columbus elect a new leader

Staying active through pandemic, Knights focus on ‘putting Christ at the center of everything we do’

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Read more about the article A polished jewel: Catholic Pastoral Center brings community together
The Catholic Pastoral Center is a hive of activity most weekends, with meetings, retreats, classes and Masses. Thousands of parishioners flood into Sagrado Corazon Church at the Catholic Pastoral Center to attend Mass each weekend.

A polished jewel: Catholic Pastoral Center brings community together

Unique capabilities make Catholic Pastoral Center attractive for local and national gatherings

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Read more about the article Bishop welcomes people back to in-person events and Mass
Bishop J. Mark Spalding was the keynote speaker for the Catholic Business League's first in-person meeting in over a year on Thursday, May 13.

Bishop welcomes people back to in-person events and Mass

Speaking at Catholic Business League and Serra Club meetings this week, Bishop Spalding welcomes people back to in-person events and Mass

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