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Joseph Shramko suffered a serious fall on April 8, 2022, at the age of 16 and began a lengthy healing process from several brain injuries. Joseph continued rehab and was able to finish high school and begin college. In March 2019 he was able to move into his own place. The Shramkos thank you for your prayers for Joseph's full functional recovery, especially through the intercession of Fr. Patrick Ryan. Click for updates.

Christina and Matt Nuar had their fifth child on March 10, and he is in NICU with breathing problems. The family would appreciate prayers for baby Augustin (Gus) Maximus. Click for updates and a meal train for the Nuar family.

Basilica parishioner Nancy Fisher recently learned that she has pancreatic cancer. Nancy and Dan Fisher are active leaders in our Forever Young Catholics ministry. Nancy is about to start chemotherapy, and the Fishers ask for prayers for Nancy and the family during this time of trial. Click for details.

Our Basilica young mother, Lauren Serio, is suffering from cancer in her brain, lungs, and spine. She is now halfway through chemotherapy. Lauren believes in the power of prayer and asks that all pray for God's will to be done. She ask for prayers for clear scans and for her family. Click here for updates.

Former Basilica parishioner +Sherry Ohotnicky passed away on Dec. 26, 2024, after a recurrence of cancer. Sherry and her husband Pete and their children were very active parishioners at the Basilica for several years until they moved to Michigan in 2019. Sherry started the first Catholic American Heritage Girls troop in Chattanooga here at the Basilica. Read more about Sherry's life and legacy in her obituary here. We pray that Sherry may rest in peace and that her family be comforted.

Please pray for Matt Givens, who was hospitalized with gallstones and had to undergo three surgeries. He is now home from the hospital. The Givens family asks for prayers for his pain relief and his recovery. (Click for more information.)

Cate Mueller passed away on May 11, 2024, a day before her 59th birthday, after a 20-month battle with cancer. We pray that Cate may rest in peace. Visitation will be 1-5pm June 16 with a Vigil Service at 4:30pm at Hamilton Funeral Home on Hixson Pike; Visitation and eulogies 9am June 17, followed by funeral Mass at 9:30am at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, and burial at 11am at Chattanooga National Cemetery. NOTE: The family needs help with MEALS and GARDENING. Click to read more.

Fr. Bertin Glennon, former Parochial Vicar of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, passed away on May 21, 2024.. Fr. Glennon was a member of the religious order, The Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity. He served for many years in the Diocese of Knoxville, along with his work in psychology that he conducted in the City of Chattanooga. Please pray for Fr. Glennon's soul. A memorial Mass for Fr. Glennon will be celebrated June 20 at 7pm at Holy Spirit in Soddy Daisy, TN. Click for more information.

Marilyn Eleanor Carpenter, former schoolteacher at St. Jude, and mother of Sharon Poston, passed away on June 3, 2024. Visitation will be at Williamson & Sons Funeral Home in Soddy Daisy on Sunday, June 9, from 4-8pm., with a Rosary at 7:30pm. A Funeral Mass will be celebrated at 10am Monday, June 10, at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, with interment at the National Cemetery at 2pm. May the Lord grant Marilyn eternal rest. Click to see the obituary and photos of Marilyn.

Ms. Pabla Cardona Perez, parishioner of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, passed away on May 27, 2024, at the age of 55. A visitation for Pabla will be held Saturday, June 8, 2024 from 1:00 PM to 7:00 PM at Advantage Funeral & Cremation Services - Franklin Strickland Chapel, 1724 Mccallie Ave, Chattanooga, TN 37404, followed by a funeral service at 7:00 PM. Click to view a Tribute for Pabla.

Prayers are requested for Jacqueline Mathis, mother of Basilica parishioner Anthony Mathis. She is suffering from Stage 4 lung cancer and has started chemo. Doctors are hopeful that she may have a year to live. (UPDATE 6/25/24: Fluid has started to accumulate in her lungs again.) Click for updates and a GoFundMe to help the family. Thank you for your prayers for Jacqueline.

We pray for the repose of the soul of Sue Shramko, who passed away May 1, 2024. She had been suffering from an infectious lung disease for several months. Sue was a longtime Basilica parishioner, along with her husband Bert Shramko. (Click for more information.) The family appreciates your prayers.

JuliAnna & Peter Hills delivered their fourth baby, Maximilian John, on April 8. The Hills family asks your prayers for Max. Max was born with a partially collapsed lung. Update 4/14/24: Maximilian did it! He is home from the hospital, safe and sound! Thank you for your prayers. Please continue to pray as he develops. Click for info and a meal train for the Hills family.

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.

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.

In 2022, Basilica parishioner Lynn Elverd, a veteran servant of our Altar Ministry, Religious Education helper, and Greeter, suffered multiple spinal fractures caused by cancer. After several months of chemo and a stem cell treatment, she has remained in 100% remission since 2023! She will need continued chemo. Thank you for your prayers for Lynn! (Click for more info)

Seminarian Nicholas Hickman, our Basilica parishioner, is in his first year at St. Meinrad Seminary. He was back home at the Basilica recently when we had the Vocation Story night, and he wrote a letter to fellow Basilica parishioners expressing thanks and giving an update on his experience in seminary. Click to read the letter.

Charlene (C. K.) Reynolds, longtime Basilica parishioner, passed away on Feb. 12 peacefully in the presence of her family. Charlene had been very ill for seven years or so, including liver disease and cancer. Charlene's funeral Mass will be Saturday, Feb. 17, 2024 at 1pm at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul.

Mrs. Pamela Mahoney Rudd, longtime Basilica parishioner, passed away in her home January 24, 2024, around 10pm, in the company of her family. Her death followed a brief bout with brain cancer, that was diagnosed in early December, 2023. Pamela is survived by her husband, Robin Rudd, her six grown children, and fourteen grandchildren. She was the oldest of eight siblings, including the Basilica's late maintenance supervisor, John Mahoney. Pam's funeral arrangements will be announced here as soon as they are available.  Please pray for her, especially the Divine Mercy Chaplet. [Click for more info.]

Elizabeth (Liz) Barham, long-time parishioner of Sts. Peter and Paul, passed away on Nov. 17, 2023, at the age of 79. Liz used to lead our prayer card ministry at Sts. Peter and Paul and is remembered as a sharp-witted, lovely lady. Visitation will be Nov. 20 5-7pm with a prayer service at 7pm, and Funeral Mass will be Nov. 21 at 2pm, both at St. Jude Catholic Church, 930 Ashland Terrace, Chattanooga, TN 37415. May Liz, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace.