On Sept. 9, the Church celebrates St. Peter Claver, a Spanish-born saint who dedicated his life to serving the most marginalized, baptizing more than 300,000 enslaved people in South America in the 17th century. His compassion continues to inspire us today in the diocese with the Nashville chapter of the Knights of Peter Claver, which is… Read more

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St. Peter Claver: Servant to the Enslaved

St. Peter Claver was a 17th century, Spanish-born Jesuit priest who served and ministered to enslaved people in South America.

St. Matthew School TN is celebrating 25 years of Catholic education, hosting its Silver Jubilee Jamboree on Saturday, Sept. 13. With activities for all ages, St. Matthew invites students, parents, alumni, and the greater community to celebrate 25 years of tradition and excellence.

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St. Matthew School to Celebrate Silver Anniversary in Style

To celebrate 25 years of Catholic education, St. Matthew School in Franklin is hosting a Silver Jubilee Jamboree on Saturday, Sept. 13.

The diocese’s annual Socks-for-Prisoners Drive is kicking off this month. Director of Prison Ministry Pat Owings and former director Deacon James Booth are hoping to once again deliver more than 2,000 pairs of socks to Middle TN prisons this Christmas. Info below on how your parish, youth group, school, or ministry can help fulfil this… Read more

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Annual Socks-for-Prisoners Drive Rooted in Faith.

Donations of new, white, work socks, men’s size 9-10, are due by Friday, Nov. 7.

St. Cecilia Academy will host the Nashville Catholic College Fair at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8, with reps from more than 20 Catholic universities, including Notre Dame, Georgetown, Loyola, Providence, Seton Hall, DePaul and more.

All high school students are welcome to attend.

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More Than 20 Catholic Colleges, Universities to Attend Nashville Catholic College Fair

St. Cecilia Academy will host the annual Nashville Catholic College Fair at 6:30 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 8.

On Sept. 5, the Church celebrates the remarkable life of St. Teresa of Calcutta, who served the poorest of the poor with God’s tender love and mercy. Mother Teresa’s commitment to the corporal and spiritual acts of mercy serves as an inspiration to us all.

The Diocese of Nashville honors the legacy of Mother Teresa and calls on her as… Read more

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Celebrate St. Teresa’s Life of Charity on Her Feast Day

St. Teresa of Kolkata was one of the most influential people of the 20th century. Remember her life devoted to God and the poor on her feast day, Sept. 5.

The Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis is inviting the faithful to pray a rosary in solidarity for the students, families, faculty, and staff affected by the tragic shooting at Annunciation Catholic School. The rosary will be prayed on Friday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m. CDT. The rosary, led by Archbishop Bernard Hebda, will be livestreamed on Facebook.

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Faithful Invited to Pray the Rosary for Victims, Families of Annunciation School on Sept. 5

The faithful can spiritually join the Archdiocese of St. Paul and Minneapolis as a rosary will be prayed on Friday, Sept. 5, at 10 a.m. CDT.