Eucharistic Revival

National Church event places added emphasis on the Eucharist at all levels     By Maria Wiering/Catholic News Service Catholics can expect added emphasis on the Eucharist at all levels of the Church beginning next summer, culminating in a large-scale national event in 2024. Auxiliary Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens of St. Paul …

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New Media’s Role in the New Evangelization

Catholic community increasingly relies on technology during the pandemic By Emily Booker Photography by Stephanie Richer “He said to them, ‘Go into all the world and preach the Gospel to all creation.’”— Matthew 16:15. When you first hear the word “evangelization,” what do you picture? Maybe a minister preaching on …

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Keeping the needy fed during the pandemic

Diocese of Knoxville parishes and organization live out Christ’s message to feed the hungry By Dan McWilliams Feeding the hungry is among the most basic of the corporal works of mercy, and several Catholic food pantries around the Diocese of Knoxville are doing just that. For some pantries, the coronavirus …

Deacon Forsythe appointed to lead two ministries

Bishop Richard F. Stika has announced that Deacon Al Forsythe has been appointed the new director of the Office of Marriage Preparation and Enrichment and program and development manager for the Christ Prince of Peace Retreat Center in Benton. Deacon Forsythe was ordained to the permanent diaconate in 2016 and …

John Deinhart accepts position with NPH-USA

John Deinhart, director of stewardship and strategic planning for the Diocese of Knoxville since 2012, will be leaving his role in the diocese to answer a personal call of the Holy Spirit to lead NPH-USA as its new president and CEO. Bishop Richard F. Stika made the announcement in an …

Writer’s block

Christ offers words of wisdom when we’re at a loss over the current state of affairs By George Valadie I have no words. And I’m really, really sad about it. If you write for this publication — or any publication — and your goal is to say something that you …

Giving to God and neighbor

To truly ‘live our Mass,’ it must be the fruit of our offering to God that we share with others By Bishop Richard F. Stika “How blessed the people who know your praise…, who find their joy every day in your name, who make your justice their joyful acclaim” — …