Dozens of youth gathered at the Mother House of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation in Nashville for the inaugural "Steeped" address Tuesday, Sept. 20. The first session "Steeped in the Eucharist" was given by Sister Mary Rachel, OP, local prioress and head of the pilgrimage program at Aquinas College. The Dominican sisters lead the song during nightly prayer in the Mother House Chapel.

The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-Day Saints donated more than 36,000 pounds of food to Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville to distribute through its Hunger Relief Program. Volunteers gathered at the Catholic Pastoral Center to fill food boxes that will be distributed through Catholic Charities. Paul Netter, facilities manager at the Catholic Pastoral Center, unloads the donated food from a truck.

Catholic Charities, Diocese of Nashville marked the 60th anniversary of its founding with a Mass and reception at the Catholic Pastoral Center on Thursday, Sept. 22.

Dozens of priests, faith formation and religious education directors, and youth leaders of the diocesan parishes gathered for the Safe Environment Conference "Safeguarding God's People" Tuesday, Sept. 20, at the Catholic Pastoral Center in Nashville. Attendees heard from several speakers and learned about the Holy See's "Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People," how to foster a safe environment for teens, about the recent developments in Canon Law, how to protect children from virtual predators, human trafficking, what grooming means and more. During a morning breakout session, attendees discuss how to foster a safe environment for teens with others at their table.

St. Joseph Church and School will launch its multi-phase capital campaign, Together We Build Our Future to Greater Heights, during the Farewell to Summer Songwriter's Night Saturday, Sept. 10, at the school. Several projects are planned for the campaign including moving the playground closer to the school, building a multi-purpose center and gymnasium, and creating more classroom space. Kristin Maher, development director for St. Joseph School, shows off artist renderings of the proposed plans for the capital campaign.

Father Ryan High School inducted into its Athletics Hall of Fame a new class of inductees on Thursday, Sept. 1. The class included eight athletes, one coach, three contributors, and one team. Everett "Hosey" Hoslzapfel, right, shares a laugh with fellow inductee Joe Benedict, center, and Father Ryan basketball coach Doug Bontrager before the ceremony.

Heart of Mary House on the campus of St. Edward Church and School held an open house after each of the Masses the weekend of Aug. 27-28. “The mission of Heart of Mary House is to provide a safe, comfortable and peaceful home-like setting for people, who are within the last three months of their lives.” Kim Derrick, director of ministry for the Heart of Mary House was on-hand to answer parishioner questions. Heart of Mary House attendant Jamie Orourke, far left, talks with St. Edward parishioners, from left Jerry Regan, Frances Regan, Søren Thompson and Rachel Thompson, about the new home.

Bishop J. Mark Spalding celebrated the annual Votive Mass of the Holy Spirit at Aquinas College on Tuesday, Aug. 23. The Mass is celebrated each year at the beginning of the new academic year. After the Mass, the bishop blessed the buildings on the campus. The bishop visits with several of the new postulants for the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation, which owns and operates Aquinas College.

On April 21, 2021, Humphreys County was hit with catastrophic flash floods, which killed 20 and destroyed and damaged hundreds of homes. But over the course of the last year, several organizations, such as the St. Vincent de Paul conference at St. Patrick Church in McEwen, have stepped up, helping those affected get back into their homes. Jane McCarson hugs Barbara Hooper, St. Patrick conference vice president and flood relief coordinator, in thanks for all SVDP did to help her and her family after the 2021 floods in Humphreys County.