COVER STORY • Young people of diocese setting example for Bishop's Appeal COVER STORY • Pope celebrates 83rd birthday by proclaiming four new saints FEATURE ARTICLE • 14th Memphis Italian Festival to be held May 30-31 FEATURE ARTICLE • Sixth in a series Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia live life of teaching and service By Rena Lynn Masterson Fay FEATURE ARTICLE • Queen of Peace Association going strong after 15 years By Jeannie Presley FEATURE ARTICLE • Queen of Peace group inspired by Medjugorje By Barbara Kimball FEATURE ARTICLE • Rachel's Vineyard retreat in June to help those healing after abortion Did you think you couldn't tell me? By Marsha Weems 2003 Bishop's Appeal Did you know? There are more than 7,775 Catholic School students in the Diocese of Memphis and approximately 4,000 more in parish Religious Education. These young people are the future of our Diocese. We need everyone! Let's all Participate! "We're off to a great start. The enthusiasm generated by this year's Bishop's Appeal activities is overwhelmingly contagious. Pastors, parishioners, young and old are responding very favorably." - - Fr. Richard L. Mickey, Chairman of the 2003 Bishop's Appeal For a progress report 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 ASCENSION OF OUR LORD -- A painting at St. Peter and Paul Church in Mauren, Liechtenstein, depicts Christ's ascension. The solemnity of the Ascension of the Lord celebrates the completion of Christ's mission on earth and his entry into heaven. It is observed Sunday, June 1, in the Diocese of Memphis. (CNS photo from Crosiers)