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Safe Environment Update (9/21/21)
Accompanying Our Children While on Campus
We recently had a close call where a young child who was thought to be attending Religious Education classes had wandered off campus after going to the restroom. After searching the campus extensively and enlisting the Chattanooga Police to assist, the child ended up safe at home with the parents. There was another recent situation where a child who had been left with older children in the family could not be located for awhile after class. These close calls highlight the importance of our Safe Environment policy:
Children must be accompanied by a PARENT or ADULT guardian at all times while on the Basilica campus. This includes every visit to the restroom, the nursery, the parking lot, the sidewalk, and even walking to class and leaving class.
We are going to be enforcing this policy in all our youth programs and at Mass, and we need your help.
A parent or ADULT guardian must walk the child to the class or program and check in with the adult leader. It is not safe to drop the children off on 8th Street or in the parking lot or to send the child in with an older child.
A parent or ADULT guardian must also pick the child up at the RE building after class.
PARENTS: Do not ask your child to meet you in the parking lot or in the church or on the sidewalk for pickup. Also, do not assign an older child as a guardian to your younger children while on the Basilica campus. This practice is unsafe and resulted in the two incidents mentioned previously. We understand that it can be less convenient to walk your children in and out yourself, but it is the only safe way.
LADIES AND GENTLEMEN: If you see a child walking around or exiting without a parent, please return the child to the parents or prevent the child from leaving, and ask other adults for help if needed. It can seem awkward to speak to someone else’s child. However, if we look the other way, our community could lose a child. No one wants this to happen to their own child. We need to watch out for one other. We are not a small country parish surrounded by farmland. We are downtown in a city with clear dangers, and we need to act accordingly. Thank you for your help!COVID-19 Update
With the current rise in COVID-19 cases and hospitalizations affecting all ages and even within our parish family, we want to remind you to stay home if you are not feeling well. There are currently no mandates in effect for Mass, but everyone is encouraged to show respect to one another and discern the safety precautions best for your situation – such as social distancing, wearing masks, and/or taking the vaccine. Fr. Carter has written a Pastor’s Notes on August 22, explaining that the choice to take the Pfizer or Moderna vaccine is morally sound and should be voluntary. The clergy will also resume wearing a mask at Communion time.
Bishop Stika Restored the Mass Obligation May 22, 2021
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- Adults and families who are exploring conversion to Catholicism are invited to attend our RCIA program for Becoming Catholic. Classes meet Sundays 10:150am-11:15am on the kitchen side of Varallo Parish Hall
- Our Religious Education program is open to all school-aged children and youth, and is required for preparation to receive the Sacraments of First Penance & First Holy Communion (2nd grade), and Confirmation (6th grade). Online registration is available on that page. Classes meet 10:15am to 11:15am in the RE Building. Parents must drop off their children. All grades are encouraged to attend. Particularly, if you have a child who is of age to receive the Sacraments, please sign your child up for our RE program to prepare.
- The Deacon's Table, led by Dcn. Tom McConnell, offers an opportunity for Adult Faith Formation. Classes meet Sundays 10:15am-11:15am on the far-end partition of Varallo Parish Hall.
- The Nursery will be open (provided staff are available) during these 10:15am-11:15am classes, to care for your pre-school-aged children! (Of course, ages 3 and up are also welcome to join our RE program!)
- Our St. Ambrose Catholic Homeschool Co-op, DYM Youth Group, Jubilate Deo Youth Schola, and American Heritage Girls offer additional classes and enrichment for youth.
- Catholics seeking Baptism for their children, Last Rites & Funerals for their loved ones, and Marriage/Weddings, can find more information on those pages.
- Please make use of our parish FORMED.org subscription to access a multitude of sound Catholic media programs for learning and entertainment for adults and children.
- We havea Catholic Social Teaching resource page with opportunities for you to get involved in faithful study and prayerful action on the many important social issues of our day.
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During this time of much social division, our parish has compiled resources on Catholic Social Teaching to help Catholics to faithfully and prayerfully respond. A recent addition to this page includes this enlightening interview about Helping the Poor in Our Community, with Dr. Jimmy Turner of Chattanooga Community Kitchen:
Catholic Social Teaching
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Many of the beautiful liturgical expressions that we enjoy at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul are discussed on our Joy of Tradition Catechesis page, a catechetical library of articles and videos. Fr. Carter's introductory homily on the theme of Joy of Tradition can be heard on this page as well.
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Recent and past Homilies are available for your edification. Fr. Carter's Pastor's Notes to the parish are catalogued also.
Fr. Carter's 2020 State of the Parish Address was live-streamed on Nov. 4, 2020:
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See our Mass & Prayer Schedule/Resources page for more information including a video Introduction to the Extraordinary Form by Fr. Carter.
Motu proprio "Traditionis custodes" and the Latin Mass
Pope Francis's motu proprio, Traditionis custodes, issued July 16, 2021, places limitations on the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass. At this time, The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will continue to offer the Extraordinary Form of the Roman Rite at 11:30am on Sundays, under the following condition noted by Bishop Stika:
"With the express provision that those attached to this more ancient form re-affirm their submission to the Roman Pontiff, the full teachings of the Second Vatican Council and the validity and liceity of the post-conciliar reforms of the liturgy, I wish to offer the opportunity for this liturgy to continue in the Diocese of Knoxville."
- Most. Rev. Richard F. Stika, Bishop of Knoxville (July 21, 2021)
Read Bishop Stika's letter, Pope Francis' documents, and Fr. Carter's July 18 homily here.
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Our parish ministries include educational, liturgical, social & service and charitable opportunities for you to give and receive. See the Ways to Give & Receive Help page to access a listing of our established groups and current needs, including Parish Ministry Updates. Also explore the Ministries menu on our website to find current opportunities for ministry and service.
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Tuesday, December 8
Pope Francis has called for a Year of St. Joseph beginning Dec. 8, 2020, “in which all faithful, after his example, may daily reinforce their own life of faith in complete fulfillment of God’s will.” Through the Apostolic Penitentiary the Holy Father has extended a series of plenary indulgences centered around devotion to St. Joseph. Click for more information and practical ways to celebrate the Year of St. Joseph.Read More -
September 22, 7:00 AM - September 24, 8:00 AM
Due to priest travel, there will not be a 7am Mass on Wednesday, Sept. 22. On Friday, Sept. 24, we will have a Communion service at 7am.Read More -
September 24 - September 26
Let Jesus feed your marriage! Deepen your communication, strengthen your relationship, rekindle your romance and renew your sacrament by attending a Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on Sept 24-26 or Nov. 5-7. This will be an in-person experience, and spots are limited! Click for more info.Read More -
Tuesday, September 28, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
On Tues., Sept. 28, all priests of the diocese will be attending a meeting in Knoxville. We will have a Communion service at 7am.Read More
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Friday, October 1, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
We will have Adoration with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on First Friday following the 12pm Mass until 5:30pm, and through the night from 9pm to 7am, hosted by our Hispanic community.Read More -
Sunday, October 17, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Catholic Motherhood group is now meeting on the third Sunday of the month from 6-8pm, at The Spice & Tea Exchange (2115 Gunbarrel Rd), owned by Diane Tobin, our Catholic Motherhood Coordinator. All mothers are welcome! Please bring a lite snack & folding chair if you can.Read More -
November 5 - November 7
“Blessed are those who hear the word of God and observe it.” Find out how to live your Sacrament to the fullest on the next Worldwide Marriage Encounter Experience on Nov 5-7. This will be an in-person experience, and spots are limited! Click for more info.Read More
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Friday, November 5, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
We will have Adoration with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on First Friday following the 12pm Mass until 5:30pm, and through the night from 9pm to 7am, hosted by our Hispanic community.Read More
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November 18 - November 20
In a distinctly Catholic setting, we invite participants to encounter Christ, experience Church, and be empowered for discipleship. At NCYC 2021, we will call upon the Holy Spirit to descend upon the youth of our diocese and set them Ablaze for the Lord! November 18-20, 2021 at St. Dominic Church in Kingsport, TN $175 + $10 round trip transportation from Chattanooga or Knoxville if requested. Live-stream option included. REGISTER BY OCT. 22. Click for more info.Read More -
Sunday, November 21, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Catholic Motherhood group is now meeting on the third Sunday of the month from 6-8pm, at The Spice & Tea Exchange (2115 Gunbarrel Rd), owned by Diane Tobin, our Catholic Motherhood Coordinator. All mothers are welcome! Please bring a lite snack & folding chair if you can.Read More
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Friday, December 3, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
We will have Adoration with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on First Friday following the 12pm Mass until 5:30pm, and through the night from 9pm to 7am, hosted by our Hispanic community.Read More
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Sunday, December 19, 6:00 PM - 8:00 PM
The Catholic Motherhood group is now meeting on the third Sunday of the month from 6-8pm, at The Spice & Tea Exchange (2115 Gunbarrel Rd), owned by Diane Tobin, our Catholic Motherhood Coordinator. All mothers are welcome! Please bring a lite snack & folding chair if you can.Read More
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+ Patricia Carney was diagnosed with COVID-19 after symptoms began on Sept. 4, and she was admitted to the COVID ICU on Sept. 13. After receiving last rites and shortly after returning home to reunite with her children, she passed away on September 23 at 9:35pm, in the presence of her six children. A nurse with many years of child care experience, Patricia had recently accepted the position as one of our new Nursery attendants but had not had a chance to begin serving. Please pray for the repose of her soul and for her family. We will post funeral arrangements here once they are planned.Read More -
The Basilica parish family asks your prayers for 14-year-old Lorelei Truett, daughter of Lance and Ashley Truett. Lorelei was diagnosed with leukemia on April 27, 2021. After receiving the sacramental Anointing of the Sick, she began chemotherapy treatment on April 28 at T. C. Thompson Children’s Hospital at Erlanger. After three month-long difficult treatments, she will have a biopsy on September 22 to see if she is in remission and can proceed to have a bone marrow transplant. We are posting updates and needs here. (Click to read more.)Read More -
The Basilica is seeking adults aged 18 and up with experience caring for pre-school-aged children to attend the nursery on Sundays from 8:45am to 1:00pm, for $45/Sunday. Reliable attendance is expected on a rotation to include most Sundays and occasional special events. Practicing Catholics preferred. Safe Environment training and background check required. Interested candidates should email admin@stspeterandpaulbasilica.com. *** We are also looking for a safe small crib and a swing in good condition for our nursery. Donations appreciated! ***Read More -
Daniel Sharkey is a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 610 and has voluntered as an Usher/Greeter for many years. Daniel suffers from diabetes and related complications, as well as ministrokes, that have limited his activities and mobility. Daniel would appreciate prayers, calls, and visits. Click to read more.Read More -
Christopher Nelligan, 19, passed away at home in his sleep on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Christopher was born on January 15, 2002, to James and Denise Nelligan. Please pray for the repose of Christopher's soul. UPDATED 9/16/21: ALSO PLEASE PRAY FOR DENISE, as she is struggling with another personal situation.Read More -
Our hardworking Basilica sound technician, Mr. Kim Murfin, became extremely sick with COVID-19 and was admitted to the ER on August 26. After being on oxygen for several days, he was moved to Encompass Rehab Center, and on September 14 he was sent home to complete his therapy. He is grateful to have received the Anointing of the Sick and all the prayers. Please also pray that his wife Sheila, who has COPD, will not contract the disease.Read More -
Autumn Ember Days of 2021 fall on Sept. 15, 17, & 18 or Sept. 22, 24, & 25, depending on the calendar. While a fast is not obligatory, it can be a worthy and traditional spiritual practice to fast or abstain in some way on these days. For folks using the 1962 (or newer) calendar, the Autumn Ember Days will fall on the Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday after the third Sunday in September (i.e., Sept. 22, 24, and 25, 2021). This will always follow Holy Cross Day, but the days might not fall in the same week that honors the Feast of the Holy Cross (which is always September 14). Older calendars will have the Autumn Ember Days as the Wednesday, Friday, and Saturday that immediately come after Holy Cross Day, no matter how many Sundays come before. (i. e., Sept. 15, 17, and 18, 2021). Click for more info at https://www.fisheaters.com/emberdays.htmlRead More -
Please pray for the repose of the soul of Doris June "Peggy" Ramseur, long-time member of Sts. Peter and Paul and the former St. Francis parish of Chattanooga, who died on Sept. 1 at the age of 88 following a battle with COVID-19 and other medical problems. Her funeral Mass will be at the Basilica on Monday, Sept. 13, at 2pm. Click to read her obituary.Read More -
22-year-old Humberto Diaz Perez, Basilica parishioner and graduate of Howard High School, passed away on September 6. His family has been active at the Basilica for years. Humberto's funeral Mass will be at the Basilica in Spanish on Saturday, September 11, at 1pm. May his soul rest in peace.Read More -
Frank Villegas recently returned to the Catholic Church, along with his wife Jerry, a new convert, and he immediately became active in our parish, especially as an altar server. Frank began suffering from debilitating headaches in February and is working with a specialist. He prays for relief, in the hope to return to ministry at the Basilica. *** Also, Frank Villegas and his wife Jerry are both suffering from COVID-19. They have not had to be hospitalized. Please pray that their symptoms will remain under control as the virus runs its course. Click for updates and suggested prayers for Frank.Read More -
In the spirit of the Visitation, would you consider bringing the joy of the Real Presence of Jesus to the homebound or hospital-bound? Training will be provided for current Extraordinary Ministers of Holy Communion and those who are not yet enlisted as Extraordinary Ministers. Contact Dcn. Gaspar DeGaetano to join the Blessed Virgin Mary Visitation Guild in this mission of mercy. Click for details.Read More -
Young Keely Jochym Briggs, daughter of Bill Jochym and mother of two-year-old Jack, is currently hospitalized in Atlanta with a severely painful bout of ulcerative colitis and a C-diff infection. (Updated 9/8: Keely is home from the hospital and with her family!) Please pray for relief and healing for Keely and that she can remain with her son. Click to learn more about the trials Keely has suffered over the past year.Read More -
26th Annual Pilgrimage for Restoration - A Traditional Walking Pilgrimage - Friday to Sunday, September 24-26, 2021. The “Auriesville” Pilgrimage - Relocated to Eastern Pennsylvania to Our Lady of Guadalupe’s Shrine, Allentown, due to the continued lockdowns in New York State. Come to restore. The rest will come. Choir singers are also needed for the St. Cecilia Brigade on this pilgrimage. Sign-up and more information at pilgrimage-for-restoration.org. 610.435.2634 mail@pilgrimage-for-restoration.org.Read More -
ESL Clases (INGLÉS COMO SEGUNDA LENGUA) disponibles para niveles de principiantes, intermedios y avanzados. Iniciamos el miércoles 18 de Agosto 6:00-8:00pm. Lugar: Abba’s House • Edificio B, Entrada 3, 5208 Hixson Pike • Hixson, TN 37343, abbashouse.com • 423-877-6462Read More -
We are still looking for more technical volunteers to operate the live-stream, as well as ushers/greeters for each weekend Mass. We have a particular need for people to commit to the 11:30 Extraordinary Form Mass. Click for details.Read More
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Fr. Patrick Ryan Transposition & Re-entombment July 31
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Solemnity of Sts. Peter & Paul / 131st Anniversary
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Our patronal feast day, the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul, is June 29, and it is the 131st anniversary of the dedication of our church building in 1890. We celebrated the Solemnity of Sts. Peter and Paul at all our weekend Masses on June 26– June 27, and again on Tuesday, June 29, with a 12pm sung Mass.
In conjunction with our parish anniversary, Fr. Carter presented The Joy of Tradition Award at our weekend Masses.
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Happy 16th Anniversary of Priesthood on July 1, Fr. David Carter
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Congratulations to Fr. David Carter on July 1 on the 16th Anniversary of his Ordination to the Holy Priesthood in 2005. In thanksgiving, above is a video highlighting the fruitfulness of Fr. Carter's 16th year as a priest, a challenging yet abundant year of his ministry at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul while starting the new Tribunal for the Diocese, as we returned to public Masses during the coronavirus pandemic but were not yet able to gather for regular social events.
Father in heaven, we are grateful for the many blessings of this good man who brings us Your holy sacraments of salvation. Bless and multiply Fr. Carter's ministry so that Your Church will multiply for Your glory and for our salvation. We praise you and thank you for the gift of Fr. Carter and for his 16 years of service, and we ask You to bless us with many more years with our beloved priest.
Ad multos annos!
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Corpus Christi and First Holy Communion June 6, 2021
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Photos by Robin Rudd
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Photos, Stories, and Memories
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Photos from Holy Week 2021
More Memories (scroll):
- Photos from 6/6/21 Corpus Christi Procession by Robin Rudd
- Photos from 6/6/21 First Holy Communion on Corpus Christi by Robin Rudd
- More photos from 6/6/21 Corpus Christi Procession by Hispanic Community
- Photos from 5/9/21 May Crowning by Robin Rudd
- Photos from Holy Week 2021 by Robin Rudd and others
- Photos from 4/17/21 Piano Recital by Fr. Valentin Iurochkin, by Joshua Wilty
- News story/video 3/24/21: Pro-Life supporters gather after concerns over Planned Parenthood - WDEF Channel 12
- Photos from 3/19/21 Blessing of St. Joseph Table
- Photos from 3/5/21 Stations of the Cross
- New story/video 3/3/21: Diocese of Knoxville advises against Johnson & Johnson vaccine due to fetal stem cell | WTVC (newschannel9.com)
- News story/video 2/17/21: Ash Wednesday during a pandemic: Catholic priests to avoid direct contact this year | WTVC (newschannel9.com)
- Photos from 2/2/21 Candlemas/Presentation of the Lord Mass
- Christmas Masses carries on during a pandemic - WDEF Channel 12 story at the Basilica, by Danielle Moss
- Photos from Our Lady of Guadalupe Spanish Confirmation Mass 12/12/20
- Photos from All Souls Day Mass at Mount Olivet 11/2/20
- News story 4/8/21: Catholic priest blesses, encourages Chattanooga's faithful at their homes during coronavirus pandemic - Chattanooga Times-Free Press, by Wyatt Massey - VIEW PHOTOS
- Photos and news story from last public Mass during coronavirus outbreak 3/19/20 - Chattanooga Times-Free Press, by Robin Rudd
- Photos from 11/2/19 All Souls Day - Spanish Mass, Low Mass, and Mount Olivet Cemetery
- Photos from 9/15/19 Sister Imelda's 25th Anniversary of Vows
- Photo/Times-Free Press story from the 7/19/19 presentation of African American Catholic Spirituality and Chattanooga's St. Francis Church
- Photos from the 6/29/19 Confirmation Mass with Bishop Stika and nearly 50 Confirmandi, taken by Stephen Golder
- Photos from the 6/27 to 6/29/19 Forty Hours Devotion
- Photos from the 6/23/19 Corpus Christi procession and Spanish First Communion Mass (30 First Communicants), taken by Robin Rudd
- Photos from the 6/23/19 11:30 First Communion Mass and Corpus Christi procession (17 First Communicants), taken by Robin Rudd
- Photos of Fr. Carter's 6/12/19 Visit to the Capitol in Washington, D. C. to Open the House of Representatives in Prayer
- Photos from the May Crowning 2019, by Robin Rudd
- Photos from our Easter Vigil Mass 2019, by Robin Rudd We had 58 people receiving sacraments of initiation!
- Photos from Holy Thursday and Good Friday 2019, by Christina Bankson
- Photos of our Altar Dedication Mass on December 23, 2018 (thanks to parishioner Christina Bankson)
- Photos of Renovations through the Generations at Sts. Peter and Paul
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May Crowning - May 9, 2021
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Piano Recital by Fr. Valentin 4/17/21
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