Our Lorelei’s Library in the hallway next to the Basilica is available for every parishioner to check out a single book at a time for up to 3 weeks. We have a few friendly requests: PARENTS, please write in your own name and phone number LEGIBLY on the checkout card so that we can follow up with you if needed. Also, if your child takes some books out to look at, please kindly put them back in the right place, by category and title. THANK YOU for your help so that everyone can find and enjoy the books! Click for more info about Lorelei's Library.
Mary Antoinette ("Toni") Powell passed away at the age of 79 on March 19, 2024. Toni was an active Basilica parishioner and volunteer in the Altar Ministry, until she moved to Hixson a couple of years ago. Toni will be greatly missed. May Toni Powell, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Click to see Toni's funeral arrangements and obituary, once they are available at the Chattanooga Funeral Home - North Chapel website.
Our Collection Counting ministry needs more volunteers to help count the offertory collection. The work usually takes between one and two hours. For more information and to volunteer for this ministry, contact Marina Delaney in the parish office at [email protected]
Emilio Tomás Diaz, Basilica parishioner, passed away March 13, 2024. A funeral services for Emilio will be held Saturday, March 23, 2024 at 10am at Advantage Funeral, with visitation until 4pm. (Click for details.) Please pray for his soul, especially the Divine Mercy Chaplet.
The Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul has partnered with My Catholic Will – the only online Catholic will-writing tool available. In as little as 15 minutes, you can write your will for FREE and consider a legacy gift to The Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, and also specify your wishes for a Catholic funeral and burial. Click for details.
Click to see our schedule for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter 2024 including Friday Adoration, Stations of the Cross, Fish Fry, and all the special liturgies during these high holy seasons. Also note the rules for fasting and abstinence.
The River Gallery, which is owned by parishioners of the Basilica, is currently exhibiting religious artwork, featuring Basilica images photographed by Stephen Golder. We invite you to the opening reception Friday, March 8, 5:30-7pm, the photography demo Saturday, March 9 12-2pm, and to enjoy the exhibit during March and April!
Click to read Fr. Carter's letter to parishioners about these updates about our deacon and seminarians: (1) Dcn. Gaspar DeGaetano has retired from active ministry. (2) Dcn. Renzo Alvarado Suarez is now serving at our English Masses and activities as part of his English immersion experience. (3) Seminarian Nicholas Hickman has been installed in the official ministry of Lector of the Church.