Larry L. Metz, age 70, of Knoxville, passed away suddenly on the morning of Jan. 30. Mr. Metz was born in Waynesboro, Penn., where he attended Waynesboro Senior High. He played soccer and baseball for his school until graduating in 1971. He enjoyed cars, and this passion became his occupation. …
‘Being open to God’s will’
Young women attend Vocations Day at All Saints Church By Gabrielle Nolan Young women under the age of 30 were invited to meet representatives from religious communities and learn more about religious life in an event at All Saints Church in Knoxville on Feb. 3. Beginning with daily Mass, the …
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 …
David Kosnikowski
David Bertram Kosnikowski, age 81, passed away at home on Feb. 7 surrounded by his family after a courageous battle with cancer and COVID-19. Mr. Kosnikowski is survived by his wife, Julia; daughters, Judy, Karen, and Amy; son, Bernie; grandsons, Theodore and Anthony; and beloved family and friends far and …
Easter approaches—how is your Lent going?
It’s not too late to make a new beginning, focusing on the purpose of small sacrifices we make By Deacon Bob Hunt Here we are in mid-March, and Lent is already two-thirds through. Easter is only a couple of weeks away. How’s your Lent going? Lent is somewhat like New …
Parishes embrace Tenebrae
Moving service highlights the darkness present before Easter By Emily Booker Slow. Quiet. Dark. It can be difficult to step away from the busyness and noise of the world and to truly enter into a space that offers a stillness in order to draw you closer to God. If you …
Geraldine Skahan
Geraldine M. Skahan, 90, of Hixson, passed away peacefully Feb. 1. Mrs. Skahan was born Oct. 17, 1933, in Flushing, N.Y. In 1954, she met and married a sailor, Paul Skahan, and three months later they were living in Naples, Italy, where he was stationed. The first of her six …
Sister Angelina Langston, OP
Sister Angelina Langston, a member of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation in Nashville for 71 years, died Feb. 15. She was 89. Born in Paducah, Ky., Sister Angelina was the daughter of Paul Vernon and Lena Mae Langston. She graduated from St. Thomas Academy in Memphis in 1952 …
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It’s hard being George during Lent
Seeing people doing something for somebody else could be his way to get ‘closer to God’ By George Valadie I just don’t know what I’m going to do,” my wife uttered with a stressful tone of indecision heading downhill toward frustration. “I don’t know whether to wear my jeans or …
‘Teaching Jesus to our students’
It’s not just a job; it’s a ministry; educators encouraged to keep up the good work By Gabrielle Nolan Nearly 370 Catholic school educators and administrators representing all 10 Diocese of Knoxville schools gathered on Feb. 20 at Sacred Heart Cathedral School for their annual professional-development day. The event included …
Partners in ministry
New Catholic Charities leader envisions collaboration with priests, parishes By Bill Brewer Deacon David Duhamel loves it when a plan comes together. No, he’s not invoking Hannibal Smith when leading his organization, which isn’t “The A-Team.” Deacon Duhamel is the new executive director of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, which …
Father Charles J. Brunick, CSP
Father Charles J. Brunick, CSP, entered eternal life on Feb. 26. Father Brunick died at the Paulist Motherhouse in New York City after a struggle with cancer. He was 80. Father Brunick had been a member of the Paulist community for 60 years and a priest for almost 54 years. …
