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Most Reverend J. Mark Spalding, bishop of Nashville, along with several priests and deacons of the Diocese of Nashville as well as Deacon Sean Smith of the Diocese of Knoxville, gathered for the funeral Mass of Father Paul Altman Hostettler on Tuesday, Oct. 24, at the Cathedral of the Incarnation. Father Hostettler, who recently celebrated his 100th birthday, was ordained a priest of the diocese on Jun 3, 1950. Bishop Spalding blesses the casket with holy water.

Father Paul Hostettler laid to rest

Post author:Katie Peterson
Post published:October 24, 2023
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‘Father Paul’s priesthood has led thousands and thousands of souls to Christ, and he brought Christ to thousands and thousands of souls’

Nearly 800 youth from across the Diocese of Nashville and beyond gathered for Holy Fire Nashville on Saturday, Oct. 21, at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Nashville. Youth were able to listen to praise and worship music, hear the testimonies of others, participate in Eucharistic adoration, and end the day with Mass celebrated by Bishop J. Mark Spalding. Hundreds of middle schoolers took part in the festivities.

Hundreds embrace their baptismal call at Holy Fire Nashville

Post author:Katie Peterson
Post published:October 24, 2023
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Bishop Spalding: ‘God loves you and he cannot stop loving you’

Overbrook Catholic sixth graders make a difference for Maui

Post author:Tyler Hummel
Post published:October 24, 2023
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‘The students really liked helping out and thought it was a big success’

Sean Pilcher's personal relic collection is displayed at his home in South Minneapolis July 17, 2023, where he responds to requests from parishes, religious orders and individuals from around the world asking him to identify and authenticate relics to ensure their reverential treatment. Seen in this photo are relics of St. Patrick, St. Teresa of Avila and St. Helena. (OSV News photo/Dave Hrbacek, Catholic Spirit)

Overbrook Catholic, Christ the King earn top spots in Nashville Scene Readers Poll

Post author:From staff reports
Post published:October 24, 2023
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Overall, four diocesan entities were represented

Local musician and his father combine talents on new single

Post author:Katie Peterson
Post published:October 23, 2023
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‘Hopefully, our walk as father and son can help them on their journeys as well’

Country star Craig Morgan shares his journey to the Catholic faith

Post author:Katie Peterson
Post published:October 21, 2023
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‘I started finding out just how Catholic I was my whole life’

Dozens gathered to celebrate the 40th presbyteral ordination anniversary of Father Edwige Carre Sunday, Oct. 15, at St. Lawrence Church in Joelton.

Father Carré celebrates 40 years as a priest

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Post published:October 21, 2023
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'My presence here is a thank you for all they did’

Father Wilgenbusch publishes book on purgatory

Post author:Katie Peterson
Post published:October 21, 2023
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‘This book provides a standard reference for those seeking greater understanding of the Church’s teaching on life after death’

Dozens of youth and adults gathered for an evening of praise and worship, and eucharistic adoration on Sunday, Oct. 15, at St. Stephen Catholic Community in Old Hickory.