Read more about the article Father Kirk marks 50 years as priest with people he served
In 50 years as a priest, Father John Kirk has served as a Pastor of Associate Pastor at 13 parishes, including three parishes – St. Luke in Smyrna, St. Mark in Manchester and Church of the Nativity in Thompsons Station – that he served as the founding pastor. He celebrated the 50th anniversary of his ordination on May 9 and he wants to mark the milestone anniversary by visiting all the parishes where he served to say Mass and spend time with the people he loved.

Father Kirk marks 50 years as priest with people he served

For 50 years as a priest, Father John Kirk has served as a Pastor or Associate Pastor at 13 parishes, including three parishes – St. Luke in Smyrna, St. Mark…

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Read more about the article Event supporting seminarian education moves online July 28
The 10th annual Seminarian Education Dinner and Auction was held Tuesday, May 21 at Holy Family Church in Brentwood. The event, sponsored by the Knights of Columbus and the Serra Club, raises money to fund the education of about two dozen men in formation for the priesthood for the Diocese of Nashville.

Event supporting seminarian education moves online July 28

The faithful of the Diocese of Nashville are invited to go online to participate in the 11th annual Seminarian Education Mass, Event and Auction at 6 p.m. Tuesday, July 28.…

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Read more about the article Schools moving forward with August opening
Schools in the Diocese of Nashville are plannign to welcome students back to the classroom in August. Schools are already preparing for the new academic year. Dan Singelyn, director of technology for Pope John Paul II High School, prepares an I-Pad for use by a student. The school is entering its third year of providing every studnet with an I-Pad that can be used both in the classroom or when working from home.

Schools moving forward with August opening

Schools in the Diocese of Nashville are planning to welcome students back to the classroom in August. Schools are already preparing for the new academic year. Dan Singelyn, director of…

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Read more about the article COVID-19 strikes immigrant, refugee communities
Andrea Dowlen, left, an Americorps worker with Catholic Charities of Tennessee, and Matthew Grimes, a Catholic Charities volunteer, fill emergency food boxes for people who have been affected by the COVID-19 pandemic, the March 3 tornadoes, and other events. The boxes, with food donated by the Ladies of Charity among others, contains enough food to feed two people for five to seven meals. Anyone interested in donated items for the emergency food boxes should contact Wendy Overlock at 615-934-7077.

COVID-19 strikes immigrant, refugee communities

Andrea Dowlen, left, an Americorps worker with Catholic Charities of Tennessee, and Matthew Grimes, a Catholic Charities volunteer, fill emergency food boxes for people who have been affected by the…

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