Catholic diocese investing in retreat center near BlueOval City
Steve Fracchia, pictured on Sept. 5, 2023, is the new director of the Catholic Diocese of Memphis’ Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center. (Mark Weber/The Daily Memphian)
With the construction site for Ford’s BlueOval City only 13 minutes away, the diocese is now preparing for an onslaught of development in the area.
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Steve Fracchia Our Lady Queen of Peace Retreat Center Catholic Diocese of Memphis Subscriber OnlyThank you for supporting local journalism.
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Jane Roberts
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