Around the Diocese

St. Mary Villa is a strong viable source of childcare for our area nurturing our children to age 5 in the greater Nashville area. Join Director Alyssa Garnett-Arou and Diocese Chief Administrative Officer Greg Pope as they share the story of this Diocese success story.

Rick Borofski tells us all about our Catholic Retirement Centers including Mary Queen of Angels  and Villa Maria Manor as well as some exciting new projects to existing facilities and new projects on the horizon.

Hispanic Media Manager for the Diocese of Nashville updates on his continuing efforts to enhance the communication of this growing demographic within our Diocese.

Dr. Brad Peper and Kristen Rainey who run our Faith Formation Department at the Diocese of Nashville tell us all about the amazing things their Team does to support our Faith in Middle Tennessee.

Board Members Emma Bulso, Ben Hartley and Erin Liuzzi tell Ron all about this new Home School operation, now starting it’s second year of operation.

Father James Panackal CMI, Program Coordinator Jean Nicholson, and Project Manager Bob Snyder join Ron to tell us all about the Carmel Center in Liberty, TN and the exciting additions being made to this wonderful haven in our Diocese.

Chief Development officer of the Diocese of Nashville Ashley Linville and Planned Giving Specialist Matt Wilson send Thank You’s to the Diocese Parishioners and share the  huge success everyone has made to financially grow the Strongest Growing Diocese in the United States to where we stand today.

Dr Ryan Hanning of the St. John Paul II Center in Houston, TX and Maria Oliva, Assistant Director of Marriage & Family Life at the Diocese of Nashville inform our audience about the upcoming (Sept 2026) Together in Holiness program for Married and Engaged Couples being held here at the Catholic Pastoral Center in September

Executive Director Oliver , Pat McKenzie  and  Elizabeth Hagey share all the wonderful fun opportunities available at The Diocese’ Camp Marymount out In  the Fairview area. You will be amazed at all the Camp has to offer

Executive Director James Robinson, Ben Harp, Principal of grades K through 2 and  Grades 3 through 5 Principal Kristin Kindall tell us all about Project Reflect and the Smithson Craighead Academy

The Serra Club has expanded again in Middle Tennessee with the one year anniversary of this club that serves the Spanish Speaking community. Tune in to hear all about this exciting with new Serra Club President Yuliana Garcia and Membership Director Mariella Montoya.

K of C Council 9282 Danny Cruz and District Deputy Willie Bryznyak tell us about how the Fourth Degree aligns with Patriotism and how the Local Assembly #1627 is planning to celebrate our nation’s 250th anniversary.

Executive Director Caroline Hartley and new Medical Director Dr. Ed Glynn stopped by the ATD microphone to give an update on their growing healthcare practice.  FIAT is a Christ-centered journey to reset your body, renew your spirit, and reclaim your well-being through Scripture, science and daily action. They are based in Williamson County.

Join us for an informative recap of Catholic Charities “Festival of Hope’ with Executive Director Judy Orr and a special Thank You from her to everyone.

Father John Sims Baker and Anthony Romeo of Holy Rosary Parish in Donelson discuss the new program they will be running on Nashville Catholic Radio featuring writings of Pope Leo 14. The new series will begin in April on Nashville Catholic Radio and will be featured in next month’s newsletter.

Knights of Columbus Council 9282 – Grand Knight Danny Cruz and Financial Secretary Joe Kovacks share many of the reasons this Council has earned the Council of the Year award an unprecedented two years in a row.

Episode 2 -The Living  mission of Saint Katherine Drexel in the community today with Princecilla Ridley, Director of Outreach Ministry at St. Vincent de Paul Parish.

Episode 1 -  Saint Katherine Drexel and her history in Nashville with Deacon Harry Guess of St. Vincent de Paul Parish.

The Ancient Order of Hibernians are busier than ever. Kevin Philbin is speaking about Charity causes, Fund Raising, The INN – Irish Network Nashville and the upcoming St. Patrick’s Day Parade.

Janette Howe National Director and Foundress of Magnificat talks about her history and the Breakfast Program at the Catholic Pastoral Center on March 7.

Guests are John McDevit and Meg Numovski of Regnum Christi who share information in this growing movement both Locally and Nationally.

Tennessee Catholic Conference Executive Director Rick Musacchio and Ron discuss the stance of the Dioceses of Tennessee with regard to the Death Penalty in the state.

Rosemary Geiger founded the local chapter of Magnificat in the Nashville area several years ago and has been involved with the program for over 30 years before moving to Nashville. She informs us all about the program and how women from our Diocese can become part of it.

Ashley Linville, Chief Development officer, and Planned Giving Specialist of the Office of Stewardship & Development of the Diocese of Nashville  Matt Wilson share ways  you can use your end of the year tax deductions to help your Parish and/or the Diocese.

Ancient Order of Hibernians members Willie Bryzniak and Kevin Philbin tell us about the First (of many to come) Irish Christmas Party and Toy Drive they are sponsoring December 6 at KHS Recital Hall (12020 Volunteer Dr. Mt Juliet off Golden Bear Gateway & I-40) from 6 – 9 PM. All toys brought to be donated to the Metro Police Christmas Toy Drive.