By Rita M. Reali Circle Oct. 19 and 20 on your calendar. It’s time for Crossville Oktoberfest. Hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 8152, the 28th annual event takes place that Friday and Saturday at the K of C grounds, 2892 Highway 70 East, three miles from downtown Crossville. Featuring …
Seventh diocesan Ministries Day attended by 239
By Dan McWilliams The diocesan Ministries Day on Aug. 18 drew 239 people who share the Catholic faith to All Saints Church and Knoxville Catholic High School. The seventh annual event was open to parents and student youth leaders, coordinators of youth ministry, liturgy and ministry teams, RCIA teams, directors …
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Fr. Jacques Philippe to hold pre-Lenten retreat, conferences for diocese
Father Jacques Philippe, a world-renowned Catholic author and lecturer who has sold more than 1 million books in 24 languages, will lead a pre-Lenten retreat and conferences in the Diocese of Knoxville Feb. 28-March 4. Father Philippe will give talks on a variety of faith topics, including inner peace, personal …
Holy Family Parish: ‘We burn this mortgage’ on center
Seymour faithful celebrate the end of their debt on their family life center, with Bishop Stika joining them for the occasion By Dan McWilliams Holy Family Parish in Seymour celebrated a doubly special accomplishment Sept. 16: the paying-off of the debt on its family life center and the burning of …
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Fishers of Men
Retreat follows Jesus’ lead in teaching good shepherding lessons Story by Bill Brewer Photography by Stephen Golder and Robb Morris Sts. Peter and Andrew probably would have caught their limit on East Tennessee’s Hiwassee River the weekend of July 21. Father David Boettner and Robb Morris would have seen to …
The Melchizetrek: Keeping it real
God is present everywhere as priests, young men brave the elements to discern a vocation Story by Bill Brewer Photography courtesy of Father David Carter and Father Michael Hendershott When young men are discerning a vocation to the priesthood, priests pray for the intercession of the Holy Spirit to give …
Praying for perspective: Frogs make the heart grow fonder
A spouse’s absence can be a nearly unpardonable offense By George Valadie Well, I’ve discovered one really good thing. I know she can’t live without me … I think. I’ve known for a few years that she’s needed me — or someone — to operate the remotes. But now it’s …
Climb for the cure
Stiles brothers climbing part of Mount Everest to promote awareness for a multiple myeloma cure By Dan McWilliams Two brothers who graduated from Knoxville Catholic High School and now work together for the Knoxville Police Department (KPD) are climbing to Mount Everest’s base camp in October to raise funds for …
He dwells among us: Justice in 10 words
The relationship that binds all others in love is the key to justice and peace in our world By Bishop Richard F. Stika “Do justice for the weak and the orphan; give justice to the poor and afflicted.” (Psalm 82:3) There are so many cries today for justice and so …
Theology 101: What do you say when…
My brother says he feels closer to God on a fishing trip than in church? By Doug Culp Question: My brother says he feels closer to God when he’s out on a fishing trip than he does in a church, and doesn’t see why he should bother going to Mass. …
NFL’s Smith duo holds fourth annual youth camp at KCHS
By Dan McWilliams The fourth annual Smith and Smith Catholic Football Camp at Knoxville Catholic High School on July 12 and 13 gave more than 250 youngsters a chance to learn gridiron skills from NFL players Harrison Smith and Lee Smith and KCHS coaching staffers. Harrison Smith, a KCHS graduate …
Renfree, KCHS girls team capture state track titles
By Dan McWilliams The Knoxville Catholic High School boys and girls track teams again produced state champions in the large class at this year’s state meet in Murfreesboro in May. Jake Renfree, a runner-up to teammate Georde Goodwyn in last year’s 1,600-meter run finals, captured the state title in the …
