Lumen Civitatis welcomed the renowned and beloved Peter Kreeft, Ph.D. for two talks at St. Louis Catholic Church on Aug. 26th and 27th, 2019. His talk on Monday evening was about “The Many Catholic Themes in The Lord of the Rings.” The luncheon talk on Tuesday was about “The Meaning of Freedom in Aquinas.” Attendees stood in …
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Memphis Deanery St. Timothy Award Article
On August 11, at 10:30 AM Mass, Ms. Lauren Devine was presented with the St. Timothy Award at St. Francis of Assisi Parish. Every year, each parish may submit the name of a youth in his/her senior year of high school that has shown particular zeal in the improvement of his/her own parish ministry to …
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NPM Presents “Morning for Music Ministers”
NPM Presents “Morning for Music Ministers” The MidSouth Chapter of National Pastoral Musicians (NPM) and the Office of Worship will sponsor a Morning for Music Ministers on Saturday, September 14 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Germantown. Workshops include the Aging Voice, Sightsinging 101, Basics of Gregorian Chant, Various Styles of Psalm Singing for …
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Letter from Rev. Robert Szczechura, Director of Vocations for the Diocese of Memphis
Dear Brothers and Sisters: We have great news! And in times like ours, great news is always worth sharing! As you know, the Knights of Columbus hosted their 12th Annual Angelo Lucchesi Dinner on July 26 of this year at St. Benedict High School Cafeteria. I am writing this letter to share with you the …
Catholic Charities Workshop – A People of Many Faces
A People of Many Faces—Offered by the Parish Social Ministry Office of Catholic Charities of West Tennessee, this workshop focuses on helping parishes learn to build bridges between cultures. Join us for a morning of prayer, presentation, sharing of ideas, and wonderful ethnic food! Saturday, October 19, 2019, from 8:45 am until 1:00 pm, St. …
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Is Christ Really and Truly Present in the Eucharist, by Father Joe Krupp
“The key is this: the Eucharist should transform us, and it takes more than proper theology for that transformation to occur in us.” Is Christ Really and Truly Present in the Eucharist, by Father Joe Krupp Question: Dear Father, I’ve read a lot of talk online that, according to a recent study, most Catholics don’t …
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Father Pugh Remembered, by Tom & Theresa Gagliano
Father Pugh Remembered, by Tom & Theresa Gagliano I left the seminary after completing theology in 1971 but the friendship with Father Pugh remained. Father Pugh married me and my wife Theresa in 1989. He celebrated with us our 25th year Anniversary Mass in 2004. There were some gaps in our relationship during the …
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Silver Rose Run
August 16, 2019 – Fifth grade students at St. Francis of Assisi Catholic School ran in the Silver Rose Run sponsored by the Knights of Columbus Timothy J. Coyle Council 9317 today. The actual Silver Rose passed through Memphis over the summer. The Knights wanted to continue the tradition at SFA and made a few …
The Benefits of Sky Diving are Far Greater than You Just Might Think
The Benefits of Sky Diving are Far Greater than You Just Might Think, by Amy Hall While you may be pretty stoked at one day crossing skydiving off your bucket list, it may prove more beneficial for you to do sooner than later especially if you’re a student or in the job market. What do …
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BREAKING NEWS – STATEMENT ON ALLEGED RACIAL DISCRIMINATION
STATEMENT REGARDING RACIAL ALLEGATIONS