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John Burns, a 1944 graduate of Father Ryan High School, stands on a tank in Paris, France, in 1945, while serving with the 83rd Infantry Division in Europe. Burns and his twin brother, Bob, served together as a bazooka team during the final push into Germany. After the war, they operated the Burns Brothers Farm in Triune.

WWII veterans reflect on service and sacrifice

On Veterans Day, Nov. 11, a grateful nation offers its thanks for the sacrifices made by veterans past and present.

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Read more about the article Priesthood Sunday collection gifts to aid vocations starting to roll in
Bishop J. Mark Spalding celebrates the Chrism Mass for the Diocese of Nashville in Sagrado Corazon at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Nashville, TN on Tuesday, 16 June 2020. The Mass which is traditionally celebrated during Holy Week was postponed because of the Covid 19 pandemic. Precautions still in effect required social distancing with a much smaller congregation and everyone wearing face masks.

Priesthood Sunday collection gifts to aid vocations starting to roll in

People can make an online gift at www.dioceseofnashville.com/priesthood-sunday.

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Read more about the article As international adoptions drop, Catholic Charities supports families
Kristi and Geoff Okwuonu of Texas adopted Grace and Kaleb, two children from Nigeria, through Catholic Charities of Baltimore. The family has spent nearly the last two years in Africa because the children were denied U.S. visas. (CNS photo/courtesy Kristi Okwuonu via Catholic Review)

As international adoptions drop, Catholic Charities supports families

November is “Adoption Awareness Month” and Catholic Charities will host a virtual info session 7-8 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 10

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Read more about the article Education Commissioner, bishop congratulate HRA for Blue Ribbon award
Tennessee Commissioner of Education Penny Schwinn stops by the fifth grade classroom of Hollie Guthormsen during a visit to Holy Rosary Academy on Thursday, Nov. 5, to congratulate the students, faculty, staff and families for the school earning the Blue Ribbon School award from the U.S. Department of Education for the second time.

Education Commissioner, bishop congratulate HRA for Blue Ribbon award

Commissioner and bishop tour the school during their visit

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Read more about the article ACE donors make Catholic education possible for more students
The Advancement of Catholic Education held its virtual fundraiser on Tuesday, Oct. 27, to raise money for tuition assistance for students at the Catholic schools in the Diocese of Nashville. Mia Markham, a sophomore at Pope John Paul II High School and a graduate of Holy Rosary Academy, writes a thank you note to a donor as the virtual fundraiser is shown on the television screen in the background.

ACE donors make Catholic education possible for more students

Diocese is still accepting gifts to ACE that will fund tuition assistance

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