Memorial Mass for Father Ryan and Blessing of His New Tomb

As part of process toward canonization, the remains of Father Patrick Ryan will be transferred from Mount Olivet Cemetery to the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul. 

You are invited to join the processional from the cemetery (930 Donaldson Rd., Chattanooga, TN 37412) to the basilica on Saturday, July 31. Please arrive by 9:30 a.m. to line up your vechicle on Donaldson Road. 

Bishop Richard F. Stika will celebrate Memorial Mass and Blessing of the Tomb at the basilica at 11 a.m. A reception in Varallo Parish Hall will follow.

Please RSVP to Deacon Gaspar DeGaetano, diocesan postulator for the Cause, at 423-596-9669 or deacongaspar@me.com.