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Suffragan diocese Memphis, Tennessee, United States

Diocese of Memphis

Memphitan(us) in Tennesia

The Diocese of Memphis is the Latin Church diocese covering the counties of West Tennessee. Erected in 1970 from the Diocese of Nashville, it is a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Louisville and is led by Bishop David P. Talley.

On the map

Esri
The address the register holds for Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception, in Memphis, United States.

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Established
1970
Catholics
65,779
Priests
78
Territory
27,585 km²

Parishes and churches

44 listed churches in our records. Open a parish for Mass times, confession, directions and sources where recorded.

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The bishop

Bishop
David P. Talley
Born
11 September 1950
Birthplace
Columbus

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The cathedral

Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception stands in Memphis, the church that holds the cathedra from which this see takes its name.

On what a cathedral is, see the cathedral; every see church on earth is gathered at the cathedrals.

History

Western Tennessee is the territory of the Diocese of Memphis (Latin: Dioecesis Memphitana in Tennesia), a Catholic see in the United States. Its cathedral is the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception in Memphis, and it stands as a suffragan of the Archdiocese of Louisville in Kentucky.

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  • Bishop Marshall serves as Apostolic Administrator of Diocese of Shreveport

    Bishop Robert Marshall will serve as the Apostolic Administrator of the Diocese of Shreveport until a new bishop is appointed and installed. Pope Leo XIV made the appointment, according to a message from Bishop Marshall. Bishop Marshall will continue his current role as the Bishop of Alexandria while ministering to the priests, deacons, religious, and laity of North Louisiana. He noted that his experience serving in the sparsely populated areas of the Diocese of Memphis prepares him for the small towns and communities within the Diocese of Shreveport. In his message, Bishop Marshall stated he intends to learn about the local people and pray for the future appointment of a permanent bishop.

    Sep 18, 2026 · Bishops

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  • Diocese, Catholic Charities & Church Health Unite for Synodal Listening Event

    Sep 25, 2026 · Dioceses

  • The Catholic Foundation of West Tennessee | Foundation 2026 Report

    The Diocese of Memphis released the 2026 annual report for the Catholic Foundation of West Tennessee, which details how donations from the United in Faith campaign are being used. The foundation uses these funds to provide ongoing support for seminarian education, permanent diaconate formation, retired priests, and ministries for youth, campus, and young adults. The report notes that the foundation is expanding its role as a resource for Catholic families, schools, parishes, and ministries across nearly all counties in West Tennessee.

    Sep 24, 2026 · Dioceses

  • Dining with the Deacons Sold Out – Sponsorships & Donations Still Available

    Sep 23, 2026 · Dioceses

  • His Way at Work Coming to the Diocese of Memphis

    The Diocese of Memphis will host a morning conference and Mass for Catholic business owners and executives on Monday, November 9, 2026. The event, organized by the national Catholic group His Way at Work, will take place from 8:30 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. at the Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center in Stanton. The conference is designed to help entrepreneurs and senior leaders integrate their faith into company culture and workplace practices. Participants will learn methods to center their work on God and build caring environments. The program concludes with a Consecration Mass celebrated by Bishop David P. Talley, where attendees will consecrate their businesses to the Sacred Heart of Jesus.

    Sep 22, 2026 · Bishops

  • St. Ann Catholic Church and School host Multicultural Festival

    Sep 21, 2026 · Catholic Life

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