Need a Friday-Feel-Good story? 100-year-old Agnes Freeman, a parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Madison, crowned Mary in the parish’s May Crowning ceremony.

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100-Year-Old Parishioner Crowns Mary

On Saturday, May 10, a life-long dream was fulfilled for Agnes Freeman, a parishioner of St. Joseph Church in Madison.

The Vatican released Pope Leo XIV’s official portrait today. The pope’s pectoral cross contains the relics of St. Augustine of Hippo, St. Monica, St. Thomas of Villanova, Blessed Anselmo Polanco, and Venerable Bartolomeo Menochio.

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Vatican Releases Official Portrait of Pope Leo XIV

The Holy See Press Office released Pope Leo XIV's official portrait on Friday, May 16. The portrait, which can be accessed on the Vatican's official website, is free to download.

The application for Tennessee’s Education Freedom Scholarships will go live at Noon CST on Thursday, May 15, on the webpage below. 20,000 scholarships of approximately $7,296 will be available on a first-come, first serve basis for use toward private education.

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Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Program

Tennessee Education Freedom Scholarship Program During the Tennessee General Assembly's extraordinary legislative session in January 2025, the Tennessee General Assembly passed the Tennessee Education Freedom Act, and Governor Bill Lee signed the landmark legislation to establish Tennessee’s unive...

May 15 is the feast day of St. Dymphna, a 7th century martyr who is the patron saint of mental health. May is also mental health awareness month. St. Dymphna, pray for us.

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St. Dymphna: Patroness of Those Suffering From Mental Health Illnesses

On May 15, the Church recognizes the patroness of mental health professionals and those suffering from mental illnesses, St. Dymphna.