Our former summer seminarian, Father Ahn Tuan Phan, was ordained into the priesthood on Saturday, June 30. He celebrated a Mass of Thanksgiving at St. Patrick's on July 7. A potluck reception was held after Mass.

Father Anthony Stewart was ordained at the Cathedral of the Incarnation on Saturday, June 30. He celebrated his first Mass of thanksgiving at St. Patrick Church Sunday, followed by a wonderful reception. Click on the title for a link to the video!

Over the last several months, a number of improvements have been completed at the cemetery. Click the title for full details.

St. Patrick's welcomed music director, Julianna Chaney, on Sunday, June 3. Julianna comes to us with love for music and faith. Her musical background is diverse, whether it be playing piano, organ, leading, teaching, or singing. Julianna really enjoys working with people to help make the worship experience more meaningful through music. Welcome!

Included are Frequently Asked Questions about the Bishop's Annual Appeal and what it means for our diocese. Click on the title to find out more!

Policies for St. Patrick's Cemetery have been updated in accordance with Nashville Diocese and Calvary Cemetery guidelines. This includes an increase in the price of cemetery plots that will put St. Patrick's Cemetery in line with other cemeteries in the area. The price for Parishioners will increase to $400 effective October 1, 2018.  The price for non-Parishioners will increase to $700 (Catholic) and $800 (non-Catholic) effective May 1, 2018.  Prices for urn internment have also been established.  They are $250 for a small plot and $150 for a second urn in a plot.  The Cemetery Policies were proposed by the Cemetery Committee and approved by the Parish Pastoral Council.  Copies of the policies are available at the Church office.

Students from Waverly Central High School led the Divine Mercy service on Sunday, April 8. Ismael Rivera, a Spanish teacher at WCHS, organized the service. After praying the chaplet, parishners enjoyed a reception in the Activity Center. See photo album for more pictures!

Bishop Mark Spalding visited St. Patrick School on Wednesday, March 21. This visit was part of his plan to visit every school in the diocese to voice his support for Catholic schools. Mass was held at 9:45 followed by a luncheon with members of the school board.

Bishop Spalding confirmed seventeen St. Patrick students and church members on Sunday, March 18. Congratulations to them all!

A Confirmandi Last Supper was held at Irish & More on Thursday, March 15 before confirmation on Sunday. Bishop Mark Spalding will be present for the confirmation the 17 young adults during morning Mass.

Members of St. Vincent de Paul along with volunteers and students at Waverly Central High School distributed perishables during the food drive held on Tuesday, March 13. These food drives are held the second and fourth Tuesday of each month.

Students at St. Patrick School hosted Stations of the Cross on March 9.

Members of St. Patrick's attended a seminar at St. Henry entitled "Building a Vibrant Church" on Wednesday, February 28. Pictured from left are Julianna Cheney, Lynn Frost, Lea Eichhorn, Susan Eaton and Father Zack Kirangu.