Advent penance services scheduled around the diocese

Advent 2022 begins on Sunday, Nov. 27, and continues through Saturday, Dec. 24. As the Diocese of Knoxville looks toward Advent, churches around the diocese are announcing Advent penance services. Here are the Advent penance services received as of Nov. 6: Chattanooga Deanery Monday, Nov. 28—Notre Dame High School, (confessions) …

‘It’s good to be home’

Dr. Jordan Pyda returns to Sacred Heart to share memories of Haiti, Dr. Paul Farmer By Hiske Jones Dr. Jordan Pyda was one of the guests of honor at a memorable and inspiring event held on Oct. 7 at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus to raise …

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A pilgrimage to New Hope

Virgin of the Poor Shrine has offered a place for prayer for 40 years By Emily Booker When people think of making a pilgrimage to a Marian shrine, they often think of a long journey to France, Mexico, or Portugal. But pilgrims can find a place of solace under the …

Gladys de las Mercedes Ball de Herrera

Gladys de las Mercedes Ball de Herrera, 87, of Knoxville joined the choir of saints on Oct. 21 suddenly and without warning. A funeral Mass for Mrs. Herrera was held on Oct. 28 at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Mrs. Herrera was born on March 16, …

Robert Aldridge Montgomery

A funeral Mass for Robert Aldridge “Bob” Montgomery was held on Oct. 6 at Holy Ghost Church. Father John Dowling, pastor of St. Augustine Parish in Chattanooga, was the Mass celebrant. Father Michael Hendershott, associate pastor of Holy Ghost, was the concelebrant. Deacon Gordy Lowery and Deacon Scott Maentz assisted. …

NDHS teacher has works printed in Korean poetry book

English department chair Chuck Newell at Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga has printed works in the newly released book “Sijo, Korea’s Poetry Form.” Mr. Newell began teaching students how to write sijo poetry in 2013. At that time, Notre Dame hosted many international Korean students, and some had a …

Sister Mary Evelyn Potts

Sister Mary Evelyn Potts, OP, a member of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia for 63 years, went to her eternal reward on Aug. 11. She was 81. Born in Chattanooga, Sister Mary Evelyn was the daughter of the late J.D. and Clara Stolz Potts, and she attended Notre Dame …

Wishing for a tally of lifetime Masses attended

And remembering ‘those who have gone before us,’ even those who may be forgotten By George Valadie Every so often this odd thought comes over me when I wish I had a running tally of the number of lifetime Masses I have attended. Don’t ask me why, I have no …

Delving deeper into the Book of Revelation

The message of the text is one of hope, not fear, at least for those who put their hope in Christ Deacon Bob Hunt For the last few weeks, I’ve been immersed in a deeper study of the Book of Revelation. November is a good month to study Revelation, for …

Multicultural rosary unites diocesan Catholics of all nationalities

By Bill Brewer Catholics from different nationalities whose common denominator is East Tennessee congregated for a multicultural rosary on Sept. 23 at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus to commemorate National Migration Week and World Day of Migrants and Refugees. It was the second annual multicultural rosary …

Hispanic youth create a wall of faith, hope, and love

Sr. Imelda Quechol’s vacation Bible school taught students to embrace their ‘desert’ journey By Bill Brewer Hispanic members of Sister Imelda Quechol’s vacation Bible school class have embraced a wall and what it can represent, although this wall is very different than the one that comes to mind for many …

Sister Mary Dennis Lentsch

Sister Mary Dennis Lentsch, PBVM, 85, died on Aug. 13 at the Sisters of the Presentation of the Blessed Virgin Mary convent at Mount Loretto in Dubuque, Iowa. Sister Mary Dennis, daughter of Raymond and Joann (Collins), was born Elizabeth Ann Lentsch on Jan. 15, 1937, in Vincent, Iowa. She …