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We need to raise $500k this summer for an HVAC system and electrical updates to support our religious education programs. We will conduct a pledge drive at Mass on June 8 & 9. Donate through our Online Giving under the St. Dominic option, or by check or cash with the note “St. Dominic”. The first $100k donated will be matched by a generous Basilica family! Click for more information

The Basilica Married & Engaged Ministry is planning a 4-week program for couples to improve communication, called “Resolve”, to help in their vocations as spouses, parents, and Christians. See the Resolve flyer and click here to take the quick survey indicated, to help us build this small-group in-home discussion starting in July.

The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will travel the country May 17 - July 16, 2024, culminating at the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. The Juan Diego route of the pilgrimage will stop at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul on Monday, June 24. At the Basilica, we will have a Tour led by Fr. Carter at 10:15am; a Holy Hour with Midday Prayer and reflections from the perpetual pilgrims from 11-11:50am, followed by Mass at 12pm. At 7:30pm there will be a Eucharistic procession starting at the Basilica and processing to the UTC Catholic Center for Benediction, followed by music and fellowship at the UTC Catholic Center until 10pm. Please plan to participate! Click for details and to access the registration.

As the month of June approaches each year, many Catholic Christians ask what we are supposed to do in response to the Pride movement The best response is to be humble. In the vestibule we are offering a limited number of copies of the booklet, 30 Days of Humility: A Christian Response to Pride. This booklet can also be accessed here as a PDF.

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.