St. John Neumann donor makes historic gift

Lydia Melli’s generosity will allow for a middle school expansion with state-of-the-art technology  By Dan McWilliams St. John Neumann Church and School in Farragut have received a historic gift to build a middle school expansion, which will include state-of-the-art educational spaces and resources for current students and accommodate the school’s …

Two KCHS girls wrestlers place second at state

The young program garners several honors, with Aliya Whaley finishing third at a national event    By Dan McWilliams The Knoxville Catholic High School girls wrestling team has a short history, but two of its members recorded program-best state-runner-up finishes at the state meet last month. Senior Rebecca Deyo, competing …

Rain impacts attendance at sixth Knights Cup

Goals were aplenty in the five collegiate lacrosse games played at Knoxville Catholic High School  By Dan McWilliams Rain hampered attendance both days at the sixth Knights Cup Lacrosse Tournament on Feb. 9-10 at Knoxville Catholic High School, but those who came to Blaine Stadium saw 125 goals scored in …

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Lady Irish seniors have parent coaches to thank

Caroline Krueger and Sydney Mains’ parents have coached their daughters for years  By Bill Brewer and Dan McWilliams Caroline Krueger and Sydney Mains, the only seniors on a Knoxville Catholic High School girls basketball team that won its second consecutive state championship this month, have their parents to thank for …

KCHS girls basketball team wins 2nd straight title

State tournament MVP Sydney Mains leads Lady Irish to 53-39 victory over rival Webb  By Dan McWilliams When leading scorer and Miss Basketball finalist Sydney Mains picked up her fourth foul and exited the game in the third quarter of the state-championship contest March 2, the rest of the Knoxville …

Donation lets cathedral complete organ install

Alan and Sally Sefton’s gift allows the instrument to ‘produce the entire canon of organ repertoire’ By Dan McWilliams The end of his violin lessons as a youth did not stop Alan Sefton’s love of music, and the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus community is glad of …

Knights Cup lacrosse event returns to KCHS

The tourney features five college games over two days as well as youth and middle school action By Dan McWilliams Lacrosse fans can once again see their favorite sport at Knoxville Catholic High School as the Knights Cup Lacrosse Tournament returns for its sixth edition after a COVID pause. The …

Knoxville Catholic names new football coach

Philip Shadowens, who has 202 career wins, moves from co-interim head coach into the top role for the Irish Knoxville Catholic High School announced Dec. 19 that Philip Shadowens has been named head football coach of the Fighting Irish. Mr. Shadowens served as co-interim head coach with Steve Matthews for …

Crazy Quilt party gives kids a merrier Christmas

The Catholic Charities ministry in Newcomb distributes toys to more than 250 children           By Dan McWilliams The annual Christmas party at the Crazy Quilt Friendship Center in Newcomb on Dec. 16 saw more than 250 young people receive toys, bicycles, and more. Donations from East Tennessee Catholics and churchgoers …

Coulter Family Playfield ribbon-cutting held at Sacred Heart Cathedral School

Sacred Heart Cathedral School held a ribbon-cutting and blessing for its new Coulter Family Playfield on Dec. 1. Cathedral rector Father David Boettner presided at an all-school Mass before the ceremony outdoors. Above, Grayson Coulter cuts the ribbon surrounded by his family as Mindy Coulter helps with the ceremonial scissors. …

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Father Whitman celebrates 40 years as a priest

In four decades, the convert from North Carolina has served in several East Tennessee parishes By Dan McWilliams Father Dan Whitman left a career in advertising more than four decades ago to pursue a vocation to the priesthood, and countless East Tennessee Catholics have been blessed by his ministry ever …

’Tis the season of Advent

Services abound as parishes prepare to celebrate the birth of Jesus Christ By Dan McWilliams Holy Ghost Parish in North Knoxville marked two feast days in late October with a eucharistic procession and a healing Mass to help its community mark the coming of Christ that will be celebrated diocesan-wide …