COVER STORY • Bishop Steib's Easter Message COVER STORY • Eucharist greatest gift Christ gave church, pope says in new encyclical FEATURE ARTICLE • 2003 Bishop's Appeal chairman excited by challenge ahead FEATURE ARTICLE • The Knights of Columbus councils thriving in West Tennessee By John L. Prudhomme, Past State Deputy, Former District Master FEATURE ARTICLE • Sisters of Saint Catharine spread the spirit of Saint Dominic By Rena Lynn Masterson Fay FEATURE ARTICLE • Pope John Paul II's Easter Message FEATURE ARTICLE • Christ offers world final victory over violence, bloodshed FEATURE ARTICLE • Vatican summary on new encyclical on Eucharist Bishop J. Terry Steib, S.V.D. celebrating 10 years as Bishop of the Diocese of Memphis All are invited to Mass celebrating Bishop Steib's 10th anniversary on Monday, May 5, 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception 1695 Central Ave. A reception will follow in Marian Hall 2003 Bishop's Appeal 2003 Bishop's Appeal Did you know? Keeping Parish Doors Open The Catholic Home Missions Appeal helps make sure parishes stay open, including a number in the Diocese of Memphis. The rising costs of sustaining parish life, coupled with parishioners' declining ability to meet those costs can be devastating. The Appeal is dedicated to keeping parish doors open so that the faith can thrive in rural America. We need everyone! Let's all Participate! Commitment Weekend for the Bishop's Appeal will be held May 3-4 For information on this year's campaign please click HERE.			• This Far By Faith by Bishop J. Terry Steib, S.V.D., D.D. • From The Heart And Mind Of Father Bill • Papal News • Diocesan News • Parish News • Lectionary Readings • Education • A Message From Dr. Mary C. McDonald • Reflections On Sunday's Readings • Obituaries • VISION 2000 UPDATE • Spanish Mass Schedule • Catholic Community Calendar
			The risen Christ appears to Mary Magdalen in an illustration from a 13th-century manuscript. Easter, which fell on April 20 this year, celebrates Christ's victory over death. The manuscript is a holding of the Pierpont Morgan Library in New York. (CNS photo from Art Resource/Pierpont Morgan Library)