St Vincent de Paul Church hosts vibrant Sunday worship in Nashville

Deacon Bill Hill delivers the homily during Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Rose Marie Howell sings during Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church Sunday, April 19, 2026.

The choir sings during Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Detail shot showing the African American Heritage Hymnal in a pew during Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Detail shot showing the African American Heritage Hymnal in a pew during Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Father Francis Appreh performs the Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Congregants recognize someone who is celebrating a birthday during Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church Sunday, April 19, 2026.

The choir sings during Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Attendees of St. Vincent de Paul Church’s Mass receive Holy Communion Sunday, April 19, 2026.

The choir sings during Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Deacon Bill Hill delivers the homily during Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Father Francis Appreh speaks during Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Mass takes place at St. Vincent de Paul Church Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Brenda Venson, center, says goodbye to Father Francis Appreh following Mass at St. Vincent de Paul Church Sunday, April 19, 2026.