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- Adults and families who are exploring conversion to Catholicism are invited to our RCIA program for Becoming Catholic. Classes meet Sundays 10:150am-11:15am. We have a second track of Mystagogia classes for those who have already been baptized. See the RCIA program for Becoming Catholic page for more information.
- 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 (2nd grade), and Confirmation (6th grade). Online registration is available on that page. Classes for age 4 through high school meet 10:15am to 11:15am in the RE Building. Parents must drop off their children. All grades are encouraged to attend. Particularly, if you have a child who is of age to receive the Sacraments, please sign your child up for our RE program to prepare. Our Youth Group is a complement to our RE classes, for those in grades 6-12.
- The Deacon's Table, now continued by Brenda McConnell, offers an opportunity for Adult Faith Formation. Classes meet Sundays 10:15am-11:15am.
- The Nursery will be open (provided staff are available) during these 10:15am-11:15am classes, to care for your pre-school-aged children! (Of course, ages 4 and up are also welcome to join our RE program!)
- The St. Ambrose Catholic Homeschool Co-op, DYM Youth Group, Jubilate Deo Youth Schola, and American Heritage Girls offer additional classes and enrichment for youth.
- Adult Catholics seeking Baptism for their children, Confirmation, Last Rites & Funerals for their loved ones, and Marriage/Weddings, can find more information on those pages.
- 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 havea 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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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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During this time of much social division, our parish has compiled resources on Catholic Social Teaching to help Catholics to faithfully and prayerfully respond. This page includes this enlightening interview about Helping the Poor in Our Community, with Dr. Jimmy Turner of Chattanooga Community Kitchen:
Catholic Social Teaching
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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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Recent and past Homilies are available for your edification, including Fr. Carter's "Clarity is Charity" sermon series. Fr. Carter's Pastor's Notes to the parish are catalogued also.
Read our parish Bulletin here.
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His Holiness Pope Francis has died
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The Basilica of Saints Peter and Paul will offer Evening Prayer Monday, April 21, at 5pm for Pope Francis. You are invited to join in praying with us the Office of the Dead for the repose of the soul of Pope Francis.
The Basilica will offer a Mass for the Dead for Pope Francis on Monday, April 28 at 12pm.
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The Sacred Triduum
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Easter Vigil Mass 4/19/25
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Holy Thursday 4/17/25
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Good Friday 4/18/2025
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Events
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April 12 - April 21
No confessions before the Palm Sunday and Easter weekend Masses. Good Friday confessions from 1-3pm. No Inquiry class Palm Sunday or Easter Sunday. Wed. Apr. 16 no 7am Mass or Communion Service. No 7am or 12pm Mass on Holy Thursday or Good Friday. No 5:30 Mass Holy Saturday. Easter Vigil 9pm Mass on Saturday, April 19. Parish office will be closed from 12pm Thurs. Apr. 17 - Mon. April 21 .Read More -
Saturday, April 26, 1:00 PM - 3:00 PM
The Basilica will offer a Memorial Mass for babies lost to abortion Sat., April 26 at 1pm (please note the new time!). Open to all who have taken part in abortion or grieve the loss. After Mass, we will visit the National Memorial for the Unborn for the rite of committal. Contact the parish office if you would like to have your baby remembered or to say a few words on the theme of repentance and hope. Visit memorialfortheunborn.org to order a plaque. Click for details.Read More -
Saturday, April 26, 6:30 PM
Basilica young adults are invited to a cocktail party Saturday, April 26 at 6:30pm at the Shurina Residence. Click to read more and RSVP.Read More -
Sunday, April 27, 5:00 PM
Copenhagen Boys Choir and Copenhagen Royal Chapel Choir of Denmark will perform a concert Sunday, April 27 at 5pm at the Basilica of Sts. Peter & Paul. The free concert is part of their 100th anniversary tour and will include sacred choral music by G.P. da Palestrina, Nordic choral music, and Danish songs.Read More -
Friday, May 2, 12:30 PM - 5:30 PM
We will have Adoration with Exposition of the Blessed Sacrament on First Friday following the 12pm Mass until 5:30pm, and through the night from 9pm to 7am, hosted by our Hispanic community.Read More -
Sunday, May 4, 10:00 AM - 11:30 AM
Join us for a coffee bar on the rectory lawn between the 9:00 and 11:30am Masses! Come out for fellowship and great drinks. You pick the price. Donations go to fund the next coffee event.Read More -
Tuesday, May 13, 10:00 AM - 3:00 PM
The Mobile Ultrasound Unit program of the Pregnancy Help Center of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee will be parked across from Basilica's All Saints Academy to conduct limited FREE ultrasounds as well as pregnancy tests, counseling, and providing other resources of support. By appointment only. Click for details.Read More -
Thursday, May 15, 9:30 AM - 11:30 AM
The Basilica Motherhood ministry invites all mothers of the Basilica parish to the Third Thursday Mother’s Brunch from 9:30-11:30am. RSVP to Hannah Vassil at 612-845-1964 for the address. Brunch and coffee will be provided. Kids welcome!Read More -
Sunday, May 18, 10:30 AM - 10:45 AM
On Sunday, May 18, at 10:30 am, the rite for the Blessing and Enrollment in the Brown Scapular of Our Lady of Mount Carmel will be offered in the Basilica. This opportunity is offered near the May 16 feast of St. Simon Stock, who is credited with receiving the scapular from Our Blessed Mother. Participants will need a Brown Scapular and should prepare by reading about the devotion and the Order of Carmel prior to enrolling. Click for more infoRead More
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News
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Click to see our schedule for Lent, Holy Week, and Easter 2025 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.Read More -
Thank you those who donated for flowers to beautify the Basilica at Easter. Click to see the list of those who donated and the people who are honored with their donation.Read More -
Our parish is on a journey to know, love, and serve Christ as a parish community. We are asking EVERY INDIVIDUAL PARISHIONER age 18 and up to take the Basilica's Disciple Maker Index Survey HERE. The survey is anonymous and takes only 15 minutes or so. Your input helps strengthen our parish. Results help leadership prepare for the future. A report of the findings will be shared after the results are compiled.Read More -
During early March 2025, severe storms caused Brandon & Linsey Dean's basement retaining wall to give way. The home has been braced up but could still collapse. It will cost $50k to repair. Insurance is refusing to pay anything. Our parishioner Courtney Bolton has organized a GoFundMe to give to this beautiful family of 8 in any way you can! Any amount and prayers are needed. (** BAKE SALE TO BENEFIT THE DEANS Sunday, April 6 on the rectory lawn - drop off baked goods to Courtney in the vestibule Sunday morning. Contact 931-691-5353.**)Read More -
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.Read More -
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.Read More -
St. Ambrose Catholic Homeschool Co-op registration will be open for the 2025-2026 school year from March 1 through May 2. We offer Nursery through High School. We meet on Fridays, at the Basilica, from 8:30-11:30am, as a supplement to our homeschool curriculums. Informational park days at March 18 and April 15 at Pioneer Frontier Park. Click for details and forms.Read More
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April 21
Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.Read More -
April 21
In September, upper East Tennessee was overwhelmed by historic flooding from Hurricane Helene. Six months later, the affected communities are still recovering and coming to terms to a new reality after the destruction. The East Tennessee Catholic staff visited the communities for a look back at the past few months.Read More -
April 20
Bishop Mark Beckman reflects on the joy and salvation of Easter morning.Read More -
April 15
Holy Week marks the central week of our liturgical year. Each year we commemorate the sacred events that mark our entrance into the great Christian Passover.Read More -
March 20
“This Land is Home to Me,” a pastoral letter signed by 25 bishops in Appalachia, is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year. “This Land is Home to Me” addresses the history and needs of both people and land in Appalachia.Read More
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Corpus Christi Procession 6/2/24
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