Tenn. Catholics find ‘tsunami of generosity’ in parish 'Buy Nothing' group

“We are more attentive to each other’s needs and also attentive to the goods that we have available to share.”

Part of a thriving parish community is the parishioners’ sense of responsibility for one another’s material and spiritual needs.

But in many parishes, there are few clear avenues either for parishioners to ask for help or to offer assistance.

At Sts. Peter and Paul Basilica in Chattanooga, Tennessee, however, a parish “Buy Nothing” group offers a tangible…