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The Catholic bishops of Kentucky and Tennessee, together as the Metropolitan Province of Louisville, have released a joint statement expressing solidarity with migrants and restating the Church's longstanding call for comprehensive immigration reform supporting the country's duty to control borders and immigration policies in a humane manner. 

Bishop Mark Beckman wishes you and your family a very, merry Christmas celebrating the birth of our Lord, Jesus Christ.

As the nation prepares to transition from its 46th president to president No. 47, history is telling us that one parish in East Tennessee had a U.S. president to thank for its establishment.

The year 2024 has been pivotal for the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus “Ad Gentes” (MAG), who serve in the Five Rivers and Chattanooga deaneries, as the religious order has commemorated its 75th anniversary.

East Tennessee’s Catholic faithful stepped up when it counted in response to the devastating floods that overwhelmed communities like Erwin and Newport Sept. 26-27.

Opening the Holy Door to St. Peter's Basilica on Christmas Eve, the pope will formally inaugurate the Jubilee Year 2025 with its individual, parish and diocesan pilgrimages and with special celebrations focused on specific groups from migrants to marching bands, catechists to communicators and priests to prisoners.

#iGiveCatholic Giving Day (Tuesday, Dec. 3) kicks off the charitable season and brings the Catholic community together to give thanks and give back to our parishes, schools, and ministries.