On Jan. 12, 2021, Fr. Carter interviewed Dr. Jimmy Turner, Basilica parishioner and Chief Operations Officer of Chattanooga Community Kitchen. Dr. Turner talks about the causes of homelessness, ways you can best help the poor, the Chattanooga Community Kitchen, other agencies that provide a support network, and even answers the question about how to answer honestly when you are asked for cash. Portions of the interview are published in Fr. Carter’s Pastor’s Notes for Jan. 24, Jan. 31, and Feb. 6, 2021, accessible at stspeterandpaulbasilica.com/pastors-notes
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How can a Catholic exercise faithful citizenship in the midst of this unprecedented year of pandemic frustration, political tension, and national elections? On October 21, Fr. Carter hosted a virtual town hall meeting to discuss Catholics and Elections, joined by Basilica parishioner-panelists Dr. Kody Cooper and Ms. Debbie Cliche. It was a Zoom meeting, live-streamed on our Facebook page. Attendees were able to submit questions and comments for him to address.