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The First Session of the Tribunal of the Diocese of Knoxville for the Inquiry that will examine the life, Christian virtues, heroic offering of life, reputation for holiness and signs of intercessory power of Fr. Patrick Ryan took place Sept. 28, 2020 at the Basilica. Bishop Stika was the celebrant, with Bishop Spalding of Nashville as the primary concelebrant, Cardinal Rigali and many other clergy in attendance. The session began with sung Mid-Morning Prayer (Office of the Dead), continued with the swearing in of officials for the tribunal; commentary on the Life of Fr. Patrick Ryan by Dcn. Gaspar DeGaetano, Diocesan Postulator; and presentation of documents for the archive. The events continued with a sung Mass for the Dead for a Priest, offered for Fr. Patrick Ryan. At the conclusion of that Mass, the officials of the new Ecclesiastical Tribunal of Knoxville were sworn in, and Fr. David Carter was re-installed as pastor of The Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul. The Gloria Dei Schola sang the service and the Mass as well as an interlude of sacred motets, and the Basilica's recently completed pipe organ was played in full.Read More -
Chant made easy! Many men never learned to sing after their voice changed. We have a new opportunity to rediscover your God-given voice and use it in His praise. Beginning October 2nd, Fr. Carter will be teaching a Men’s Vespers Schola on Friday afternoons at 4:30pm, open to anyone whose voice has changed into the lower octave. Sung Vespers in English will follow at 5pm. No musical experience is required; Father will show you everything you need. On most Fridays, we will meet in the church at 4:30. On First Fridays (such as our first session on Oct. 2), we will meet the Nursery for training, while First Friday Adoration is in the church. Then at 5pm we will move into to the church to sing Vespers. Click on the title above to see a video with the kind of chant we will be singing. Our Vespers will be in English. We will start with very simple melodies and work our way up. Email music@stspeterandpaulbasilica.com with questions and to sign up.Read More
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For 2020, Fr. Carter has named two recipients of the Servant of God, Fr. Patrick Ryan Award: Adam Foster and Guadalupe Morales. Please read the Parish Awards page to learn why they were chosen. The Servant of God, Fr. Patrick Ryan Award is given each year to members of the parish who exemplify the theological virtue of charity in imitation of the heroic witness of Fr. Patrick Ryan. Inspired by his example to that same measure of charity toward all our brothers and sisters in need, the recipient of this award has been recognized for selfless service, especially towards the poor and needy.Read More -
Learn to read and sing the sacred music of the Church! Online beginner lessons and in-person classes Fridays at 4:30 starting Oct. 2. Open to youth grades 2-12 whose voices have not changed. For more info and to register, visit our Jubilate Deo Youth Schola page and contact Maria Rist at music@stspeterandpaulbasilica.comRead More
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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 7, 8:00 PM - 8:30 PM
All are invited to join in a virtual rosary on the feast of Our Lady of Lepanto, to bring Catholic American Heritage Girls of our parish and other troops across the country together in prayer with their communities. Live-streamed at The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul Facebook Page Select “Watch Live” at stspeterandpaulbasilica.com Event Organizer: Grace Jones, Pioneer TN0629Read 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 the Elections. It will be a Zoom meeting, live-streamed from his office at the Basilica. Parishioners will have the opportunity to join the Zoom meeting and submit questions and comments for him to address. Click for details.Read More -
Tuesday, November 3, 7:30 AM - 5:30 PM
On Election Day, Tues., Nov. 3rd, as a conclusion to our Lenten Rewind, the Blessed Sacrament will be exposed for Adoration from 7:30am—5:30pm, with a 12pm Mass in between, and you are invited to stop in for Adoration and prayer at any time until 5:30pm.Read More
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