Catholic bioethics, health-care information available on DOK site

In partnership with the National Catholic Bioethics Center (NCBC), the Diocese of Knoxville has added a “Catholic Bioethics—Health Care Information” page to its website with key information and guides. Parishioners should be directed to this site, not only for information and guides for making medical decisions, but also for important …

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Catholic Charities announces first adoption

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee has reported the sacred honor of placing a newborn baby boy with a family who began their adoption journey more than three years ago. According to Catholic Charities, this particular placement was a closed adoption based on the birth mother’s wishes, so many details can’t …

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. …

Marcus Keyes

Marcus Keyes, age 84, died peacefully on Nov. 28 with his wife, Glenda, by his side. Mr. Keyes was born on Feb. 25, 1939, in Bantry Bay, Ireland. He was the fourth of five children born to Raphael P. Keyes and Brigid (O’Sullivan) Keyes. Mr. Keyes is survived by his …

ESM Sister travels to Kenya for General Chapter

Sr. Elizabeth Wanyoike chosen as delegate for congregation’s meeting By Gabrielle Nolan On Nov. 5, Sister Elizabeth Wanyoike of the Missionary Congregation of the Evangelizing Sisters of Mary traveled to Kenya as a delegate for the Seventh General Chapter of her congregation. Sister Elizabeth is the adult faith formation coordinator …

Mary Lou Thivierge

A funeral Mass for Mary Lou Thivierge was celebrated at St. Augustine Church in Signal Mountain on June 30. Father John Dowling, pastor of St. Augustine, served as the celebrant for the Mass, which was attended by the Thivierge family. Mrs. Thivierge was born in Gladstone, Mich., and spent her …

The General Calendar is a living document

The calendar includes the celebration of saints’ solemnities, feasts, and memorials By Father Randy Stice Last month, I introduced the liturgical year and discussed what is known as the Proper of Time (the temporal cycle) that begins in late November/early December with Advent and comprises the seasons (Advent, Christmas, Lent, …

Carol Marie Perkins

Carol Marie Perkins died on Sept. 6 at the age of 83. She was born on Feb. 19, 1940, to the Rev. Earl Gustafson and Ruth Elaine (Laurence) Gustafson. Mrs. Perkins’ parents preceded her in death in 1965 and 2002. Also preceding her in death was her only sibling, Shirley …

Knights of Columbus Cor initiative bolsters faith

Formation, prayer, fraternity at the heart of program with Diocese of Knoxville ties By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News When Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly, leader of more than 2 million Knights of Columbus members worldwide, met with Pope Francis at the Vatican in April, he shared an insight about the era …

Anthony Lee Inklebarger

Anthony Lee Inklebarger passed away Oct. 13 in Charlotte, N.C., at the age of 29. Mr. Inklebarger was born Dec. 1, 1993, in Seattle, and was the son of Doyle Randall Inklebarger and Gina Arico Inklebarger, younger brother to Christopher, and husband to Lauren Kukla. Following graduation from Knoxville Catholic …

KCHS, Notre Dame athletes sign with colleges

Seven from Knoxville Catholic High School commit to their futures while three from NDHS do By Dan McWilliams Knoxville Catholic High School and Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga each held a National Signing Day Ceremony on Nov. 8. Seven athletes signed with colleges at KCHS, and three from NDHS …

Father Antony Punnackal cleared of Sevier charges

Father Antony Punnackal cleared of Sevier charges By Bill Brewer A jury in Sevier County has found Father Antony Punnackal not guilty of criminal charges brought against him last year. Father Punnackal, a priest with the Carmelites of Mary Immaculate order, was accused by a woman of two counts of …