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In this year of much social division, our parish has compiled a program of opportunities to help Catholics to faithfully and prayerfully respond. The program features:
- Formative resources on Catholic Social Teaching for you to study.
- A Lenten Rewind initiative: 40 Days of Prayer, Fasting, and Penance, from Sept. 25 until Election Day on Nov. 3.
- A Virtual Town Hall Meeting: Catholics and Elections, on Oct. 21 at 6pm.
Read all about these on our new Resource page: Catholic Social Teaching
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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
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- Adults and families who are exploring conversion to Catholicism are invited to attend our RCIA program for Becoming Catholic.
- 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, and Confirmation. Online registration is available on this page.
- 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.
- The Deacon's Table, led by Dcn. Tom McConnell, offers an opportunity for Adult Faith Formation
- 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 have added a 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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See our Mass & Prayer Schedule/Resources page for more information including a video Introduction to the Extraordinary Form by Fr. Carter.
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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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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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Photos and Memories
- 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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Stay Informed
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Our Annual Stewardship Appeal is in progress. We will be conducting the appeal at Mass on Oct. 24-25. (Click to review and submit the appeal on our Stewardship page at any time.) NOTE: We have increased expenses because of the additional third priest to minister to the growing Hispanic community. We are especially worried about the facilities of the parish, including our roof and HVAC, both of which are substantial capital investments. We also still have 12% to go on 100% participation. Thank you for your generous support to our parish.Read More -
Calling all female servant leaders! The Altar Ministry is hosting information sessions in the church Sunday, November 1 at 10:15 am and Saturday, November 7 at 4:00 pm. Current and prospective members are encouraged to attend one of the sessions. To find out more, see the information on our Altar Ministry page, and contact Tia Yunker, our new Altar Ministry Coordinator.Read More -
Pre-Order Advent Candles NOW! St Ambrose Homeschool Co-op is selling Advent candles at $6/set of 4 - 12” tapers. Deadline to pre-order is Nov. 6 for Nov. 23 – Dec 4 pick-up in the parish office during M-F, 9am-4pm office hours. Click for detailsRead More -
RISE UP Cooperative is a new organization in Chattanooga offering life skills for at-risk teens to help them become Responsible, Empowered, and Productive. Virtual classes are offered Tuesdays 7-8 pm via Zoom. Visit riseupcooperative.org or Facebook page Contact Sandy Pricer office@riseupcooperative.org 423-708-5447 to take part in classes or to volunteer. Click for more info.Read More -
Select the title to view a list of our regular scheduled ministry activities, and then click the name of the particular ministry for more information. Please note that parish activities on campus are limited during the coronavirus outbreak. However, many of our groups have resumed on-campus and others are continuing to meet virtually, outdoors, off-campus, etc.Read More
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Events
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September 25 - November 3
Lent this year seems like it never ended. The lockdown and quarantine happened in the middle of the Lenten season, and we didn’t get to really properly celebrate Holy Week. And now, it seems like this political season that is upon us is threatening to divide us and unsettle us. We need the spiritual benefits of Lent even more. The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville is offering a “Lenten Rewind”, a sort of do-over, when we most need these spiritual opportunities. I would like for us here at the Basilica to join this great idea and movement as much as we can, and make use of the spiritual goods our Church offers us to lead and guide us and give us wisdom in these trying times. To that end, we will be offering the following, beginning September 25th and concluding on Election Day, November 3rd. (Click for a list of the recommended practices for these 40 days, including prayer, fasting, and penance, while studying the teachings of the Church to better form your conscience.) - Fr. David Carter, Pastor and RectorRead More -
Wednesday, October 21, 7:45 AM - 9:00 AM
Book Club Is Back! We are discussing Anthony Esolen’s translation of Dante’s Inferno. On October 21, We will be discussing cantos 5-8 and Esolen’s corresponding notes. Click for details.Read More -
Wednesday, October 21, 6:00 PM - 7:00 PM
How can a Catholic exercise faithful citizenship in the midst of this unprecedented year of pandemic frustration, political tension, and national elections? Fr. Carter will be hosting a virtual town hall meeting to discuss Catholics and Elections. It will be a Zoom meeting, live-streamed from his office at the Basilica. Attendees will have the opportunity to join the Zoom meeting and submit questions and comments for him to address. Click for details.Read More -
Thursday, October 22, 12:00 PM - 1:00 PM
Thursday, October 22nd, is the feast day of Pope St. John Paul II, secondary patron of the diocese of Knoxville, and it is also the 9th anniversary of the inauguration of Sts. Peter and Paul as a minor Basilica. We will celebrate the feast with a sung Mass at 12 pm on October 22. There is an opportunity for a plenary indulgence under the usual conditions, including confession and Eucharistic communion, for all who visit the Basilica on October 22nd.Read More -
Saturday, October 24, 9:30 AM - 4:00 PM
ENCUENTRO DIOCESANO Somos Una Iglesia en Salida ¡Todos son bienvenidos! Únanse al encuentro virtual por ZoomRead More -
Saturday, October 24, 5:00 PM - 7:00 PM
Our next Downtown Youth Ministry in-person event will be on Saturday, October 24th at 5:00 PM (note the time change) at Coolidge Park. Join us for some socially distant fun (don't forget your mask!)Read More
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