diocese of Memphis Archives

Memphis priest who was popular retreat leader, chaplain, author dies at 90

Mar 30, 2021

Father David M. Knight, the oldest priest of the Diocese of Memphis, died in Guatemala March 21. He was 90.

New priest says deep prayer helped him sort out life, led to his vocation

Jul 26, 2020

When Father Joseph Hastings, 33, was growing up, he had dreams like most young boys. He wanted to be a basketball player. He thought about being an actor.

By Karen Pulfer Focht

Memphis vicar general appointed to head Diocese of Alexandria, La.

Apr 21, 2020

Pope Francis has appointed Father Robert W. Marshall, vicar general of the Diocese of Memphis, Tennessee, as the bishop of Alexandria, Louisiana.

By Catholic News Service

Elderly Catholic couple in self-quarantine stay hopeful, keep faith strong

Mar 31, 2020

Lovebirds Jo Ann Thweatt, 84, and Charlie Feraci, 89, have been on a self-imposed quarantine for over 17 days now, due to their age and the coronavirus COVID-19 pandemic sweeping across the United States.

By Karen Pulfer Focht

Poor Clares’ monastery in Tennessee quietly closes; last four nuns move on

Jan 15, 2020

Poor Clares’ monastery in Tennessee quietly closes; last four nuns move on.

By Karen Pulfer Focht

Mass celebrates life of famed Memphis Catholic who founded order

Sep 22, 2019

On the night of a full moon Sept. 13, a high Mass in Latin was celebrated in remembrance of prominent Memphis historical figure Mother Mary Agnes Magevney (1841-1891) at St. Peter Church, sponsored by the Magevney Society.

By Karen Pulfer Focht

Final public Mass, tears mark closing of Poor Clare monastery in Memphis

Aug 13, 2019

The day they celebrated the feast of St. Clare, which is Aug. 11, the sisters of the Monastery of St. Clare were applauded for all the fruits of their prayer during their last public Mass for the Catholics of Memphis.

By Karen Pulfer Focht

Catholic schools in Memphis to reopen as charter schools this fall

Jul 10, 2019

As this school year wound down, the halls of the Jubilee Catholic Schools in Memphis, which opened 20 years ago, became still. For students, faculty and staff, it was hardly the usual end-of-the-year packing up, because when these nine schools reopen in the fall they will not be Catholic schools but charter schools.

By Karen Pulfer Focht