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"Always pray and never give up" - Luke 18:1
"Again, I say to you, if two of you agree on earth about anything for which they are to pray, it shall be granted to them by my heavenly Father." - Matthew 18: 19
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Pray for the Sick and Suffering in our Parish
Tony Ackaouy,
Angel Alicea,
Michael Bartell,
Mike Bennett,
Aaron Berry,
Mary Brewer,
Keely Briggs,
Jim Chadwell,
Jim Cooper,
Matt Cox,
Marion Davis,
Madeline Eve Doyal,
Jay and Omar Duggan,
Ryan Elverd,
Richard Fleming,
Lori Fountain,
Fr. Bertin Glennon,
James Virgil & Johnnie Gomez,
Bernadette Gordier,
Carlos Guerra,
John Hilgeman,
Jacob Holub,
Ann Hunter,
Charles Johnson,
Felicia King,
Jackey King,
Robert L. Martin,
Amy McKay,
Kierney Blake Medley,
Jeff Moore,
Brandon Morris,
Simon Anthony Moss,
Kim Murfin,
Denise Nelligan,
Heidy Maily Perez Garcia & Family,
James D. Poole,
Charlene Reynolds,
Jan Rodriguez,
Phyllis Raymer,
Cardinal Rigali,
Sebastian Serio,
Daniel Sharkey,
Joseph Shramko,
Jim Stewart,
John Anthony Street,
Jeff Terrell,
Brian Tierney,
Marie Turner,
Frank Villegas,
Terri Ward,
Elizabeth Wilhoit,
James Waters,
Jim & Barbara Wright
Recently Deceased
+Felipe Ramos-Lopez (11/20/1962 - 4/2/2022)
+Sandra Carter passed 3/20/22- her husband Ralph had passed 1/31/22; mother of Linda Carter and 7 other children
+Rudy Marquez - husband of former Basilica parish secretary, Lupita, passed on 3/9/22.
+Martha Rose Skelly - wife of Larry Skelly and sister of +Msgr. George Schmidt, late pastor of the Basilica
+Marsha Salter - wife of Jim, passed on 2/22/22
+Ralph Carter (5/29/34-1/31/22) - husband of Sandy Carter, father of Linda Carter and 7 other children
+Catherine Ann Nuccio (4/18/57-1/26/22) - sister of Robert Nodes
+Ruby Hearon - mother of Lori Fountain
+Natalia Perez Soto - mother of Teresa Ortiz Perez
+Betty Hogan
+Gwenivere Owen - grandmother of Rachel Williams (who is married to Jack Williams)
+Jo Anne Gore Schmitt - mother of Julie Schmitt Gersch (married to Kevin Gersch) and grandmother to Harrison, Holden, and Hannah
+Betty Rodela - mother of Lou Rodela (who is married to Laina Rodela)
+James Williams Sr - grandfather of Jack Williams (who is married to Rachel Williams)
+Maureen Cliche - mother of Debbie ClicheTo add a parishioner to the prayer list, contact the parish office. Help us keep this list up-to-date by contacting the parish office when the circumstances change.
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Suffering from COVID-19
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Please remember these people in your prayers, who are suffering from COVID-19 and ensuing complications:
- Rudy Marquez (husband of the Basilica's former Parish Secretary, Lupita Marquez) is in critical condition with COVID-19 and has a collapsed lung.
- Matt Cox (nephew of Patty Gerry) - Matt still has an oxygen tank with him, hooked up all the time, but not a ventilator. The recent pulmonologist’s visit showed improvement but some air sacs in lower lungs still have fluid or something besides air in them. His blood oxygen drops a lot with activity, and he’s still receiving oxygen through nasal tubing. The doctor said this is as good as he will get, but Matt does NOT believe it. He says thank you for your prayers. Matt believes in the power of prayer. He is a devout Protestant Christian and asks for our continued Catholic Christian prayers! Matt is not yet able to work, but definite and noticeable improvement!! Here is a GoFundMe, to help Matt support his family while he is unable to work.
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News and Updates
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Carlos Guerra lost his balance while taking a shower and seriously injured one of his knees. He has swelling, pain, and bruises. (He has knee replacement in both knees.) Carlos is working with a surgeon to determine the best plan for healing. We appreciate you including Carlos in your prayers for the sick in our Basilica. Carlos and his wife Viola and adult children, Carlo and Carol, have been parishioners at the Basilica for about three years. The family thanks you for your kind gesture and understanding.Read More -
Young Keely Jochym Briggs, daughter of Bill Jochym and mother of two-year-old Jack, was recently hospitalized in Atlanta with a severely painful bout of ulcerative colitis and a C-diff infection. Late in 2021, Keely moved back to Atlanta so that both parents can be with their son, Jack. Please continue to pray for long-term healing for Keely and for her son Jack. (Update 5/6/22: Keeley has just undergone two procedures following a flare-up.) Click to learn more about the trials Keely has suffered over the past year.Read More -
Mike Bennett learned on Holy Thursday (April 14, 2022) that his cancer has returned after 13 months. He will need to have 3 or 4 rounds of chemotherapy. Mike and Ashley Bennett are young parents of three children. The Bennett family joined the Basilica parish this past fall and are active in our ministries. Mike was able to be received into the Catholic Church at the Easter Vigil, prior to his chemo treatment. Mike is in the middle of his first treatment, administered at Erlanger, and he will have two more. Please pray for healing for Mike and strength for him and his family during this difficult time.Read More -
+Felipe Ramos-Lopez, Basilica parishioner, died on April 2, 2022 at the age of 59. Survivors include his wife Maria Florinda Simon Ramirez, and ten adult children. A funeral prayer service will be held Saturday, April 9, at 12pm at Advantage Funeral Home on McCallie Ave. Please pray for the eternal repose of Felipe's soul.Read More -
Please pray for Tony Ackaouy, brother of Basilica parishioner Andrea Tarter. Tony was admitted tosurgical ICU with multiple organ failures following an accident he suffered in November.Read More -
This past season in our parish, there have been several deaths of parishioners and family members, and we are grieving these losses as a community. We are expanding our St. Mary Magdalene Bereavement Ministry to provide accompaniment to all who have experienced the loss of a loved one. We have started a grief support program, offering meetings, prayer partners, and coping resources. If you would like to learn more and participate, click for details.Read More -
+Marsha Conway Salter, a longtime Basilica parishioner, passed on Feb. 22, 2022, following a period of illness. She and her husband Jim had celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary at the Basilica in 2019. Visitation will be held at the Basilica on Saturday, March 19, at 12:30pm, followed by her funeral Mass at 1:30pm. A reception will follow in Varallo Parish Hall. Please pray for the repose of Marsha's soul.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, tinnitus, and memory difficulties in February. After nearly a year of waiting, Frank was able to see a specialist in Florida and has been diagnosed with a Eustachian tube dysfunction and is now awaiting Eustachian tube dilation surgery on March 18. Frank appreciates your prayers. Click for more info on Frank and please contact him if you would like to offer some spiritual support.Read More -
Rudy Marquez passed away the morning of 3/9/22 after pneumonia following COVID-19. Rudy was an active member of the Knights of Columbus Council at St. Jude. Rudy's wife Lupita was the Basilica's Parish Secretary for several years. Funeral followed by burial will at St. Jude on 3/16/22 at 11am. Please pray for Rudy's soul, especially the Divine Mercy Chaplet. Click for more information and to access a meal train for the Marquez family.Read More -
Martha Rose Skelly, sister of the late pastor of the Basilica, Msgr. George Schmidt, and wife of Lawrence Skelly, passed away on 3/2/22, after several years with Huntington's disease. Visitation will be from 7-8pm Sun. 3/13/22 at the Chattanooga Funeral Home. Her funeral Mass will be 12pm Mon. 3/14/22 at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul (in place of the regular 12pm Mass), followed by a reception in Varallo Parish Hall. Click to see Martha's obituary and photos.Read More -
Joseph Shramko, a teen in our parish and an NDHS student, suffered a serious fall on April 8, 2022. He began a lengthy healing process from several brain injuries, including rehabilitation at Shepherd Center in Atlanta. Six months since the accident, he returned home in Chattanooga to complete rehab and the family was finally reunited! Joseph continues rehab and has returned to high school and is doing well taking two classes. The Shramkos ask our prayers for Joseph's full functional recovery, especially through the intercession of Fr. Patrick Ryan. Click for updates, ways to help, and to access Joseph's Caring Bridge site.Read More -
Long-time Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul parishioner, Elizabeth (Betty) Hogan, passed away peacefully on January 12, 2022, at the age of 92. Betty had been attending the Basilica faithfully until she moved to The Bridge assisted living facility. A Funeral Mass will be offered Sat., March 12, at 1pm at the Basilica. Please join in praying for her soul, especially the Divine Mercy Chaplet.Read More -
We are starting a Saints Anna and Simeon Society, called “STASIS”, to spiritually support people in difficult or irregular marriage situations, including those divorced and separated, who desire to live in communion with the Catholic Church. Now on our Marriage page are Catholic resources to help you or someone you know. If you are interested in being a part of our STASIS network to give and/or receive spiritual support, contact the parish office.Read More -
+Catherine Ann Nuccio, sister of Basilica parishioner Robert Nodes, passed away on Jan. 26, 2022. She will be buried at Mount Olivet on Friday, Feb. 4, at 10am. May her soul rest in peace. Please pray for her family during this time of mourning. Click to see her obituary and a video tribute.Read More -
Daniel Sharkey is a member of the Knights of Columbus Council 610 and has volunteered 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 appreciates prayers, calls, and visits. ***UPDATE 1/29/22: Daniel is now back home after three recent hospitalizations. *** Click to read more.Read More -
The Bieszad family of eight experienced a crisis in April 2021 when the children were separated from them, while extensive repairs and improvements were needed in their home. The family has gotten through the challenges and are settled together in their home, which was renovated with the help of Basilica parishioners. Andrew is now working at a local hospital, and Jessica is hoping to pursue a nursing degree. They are grateful for all the support. Read more about the Bieszads here: https://stspeterandpaulbasilica.com/news/prayer-and-help-needed-to-reunite-the-bieszad-family Click to learn more about their story.Read More -
14-year-old Basilica parishioner, Lorelei Truett, daughter of Lance and Ashley Truett, passed away on Dec. 2, 2021, after a seven-month battle with leukemia that was diagnosed on April 27, 2021. Let us surround her family with our prayers. May Lorelei rest in peace. May her soul, and the souls of all the faithful departed, through the mercy of God, rest in peace. Lorelei's Funeral Mass was celebrated at the Basilica Saturday, December 11. (Click to read much more about Lorelei, and for ways to support the Truett family.)Read More -
Please pray for the soul of +James Monroe Price - age 81, of Chattanooga, Tennessee, passed away Saturday, December 25, 2021, after a time of illness. He was born on February 17, 1940. Mr. Price had been a long-time member of Sts. Peter and Paul. Graveside service and burial will be held January 7, 2021, at 2pm, at Mount Olivet Cemetery. May he rest in peace.Read More -
Bishop Stika has announced the passing last night of +Fr. Joe Brando, who had his first priestly assignment at Sts. Peter and Paul, and had been planning to celebrate the 50th anniversary of his priesthood next June, here at Sts. Peter and Paul. Fr. Brando's funeral will be at the Basilica Friday, Dec. 17, at our 12pm Mass time. Please pray for the repose of the soul of +Fr. Joe Brando.Read More -
On All Souls Day, Nov. 2, The Basilica will honor our loved ones who have gone before us with a traditional lighting of luminaries and Rosary service outdoors following 5pm Vespers. If you would like to honor a deceased loved one with a dedicated luminary (whether or not you can be present), submit orders to Debbie Cliche after Mass on Oct. 23 & 24, or to the parish office. Orders are due by Thurs. Oct. 28. Click for the order form.Read More
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St. Padre Pio
Prayer for the Healing of Someone with Padre Pio's Intercession
Prayer for the Healing of Your Cancer with Padre Pio’s intercession (padrepiodapietrelcina.com)
"Pray, hope, and don't worry. Worry is useless. God is merciful and will hear your prayer." -St. Padre Pio
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Divine Mercy Chaplet
How to Pray the Divine Mercy Chaplet
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St. Joseph
Joseph, Patron of Dying and Solace of the Afflicted
St. Joseph prayers and devotions
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The Answer to Prayers
“Ask and it will be given to you; seek and you will find; knock and the door will be opened to you. For everyone who asks, receives; and the one who seeks, finds; and to the one who knocks, the door will be opened. Which one of you would hand his son a stone when he asks for a loaf of bread, or a snake when he asks for a fish? If you then, who are wicked, know how to give good gifts to your children, how much more will your heavenly Father give good things to those who ask him."
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