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

    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.

    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

    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

    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

    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

    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
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