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Diocese reacts to news of Pope Francis’ death
APRIL 21, 2025
By The East Tennessee Catholic
Faithful across East Tennessee join world in mourning, prayer
Catholic faithful across East Tennessee, led by Bishop Mark Beckman, are responding in prayer to the news that Pope Francis has died. The Holy Father passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, at 7:35 a.m. Rome time at the age of 88. Pope Francis had been in ill health recently and was recovering from double pneumonia Read more...
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April 22, 2025
Pope’s funeral rites, a celebration of hope, to begin late April 21
APRIL 21, 2025
By Cindy Wooden/Catholic News Service
Pope Francis’ funeral rites, like those for any pope or any Christian, are meant to “reinforce the hope and witness to the faith” that those who have Read more...
Diocese of Knoxville mourns the passing of His Holiness Pope Francis
APRIL 21, 2024
By ETC Staff
The Diocese of Knoxville joins Catholics worldwide in mourning the passing of Pope Francis, who died this morning at the age of 88. The Vatican Read more...
Pope Francis has died on Easter Monday aged 88
APRIL 21, 2025
By Vatican News
At 9:45 AM, Cardinal Kevin Farrell, Camerlengo of the Holy Roman Church, announced the death of Pope Francis from the Casa Santa Marta with Read more...
Ministry in an emergency: A six-month lookback at historic flood
APRIL 18, 2025
By ETC Staff
In September, upper East Tennessee was overwhelmed by historic flooding from Hurricane Helene. East Tennessee’s Catholic Read more...
Sisters reflect on St. Mary School’s 75th jubilee
APRIL 19, 2025
By Gabrielle Nolan
St. Mary School in Oak Ridge is celebrating 75 years of education and service of its kindergarten-through-eighth-grade students. The school, which Read more...
In-service held for implementation of National Pastoral Plan
APRIL 16, 2024
By Blanca Primm
On March 22, an event was held that brought together more than 170 parishioners who, in coordination with their pastors, came from 19 parishes Read more...
Bishop experiences Catholic Schools Week
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
Bishop Mark Beckman was in impressive company during one of his most recent Read more...
‘Bring the love and forgiveness of Jesus Christ’
FEBRUARY 12, 2025
A team of East Tennessee men enters a local prison on a regular basis to bring the love of Christ to Read more...
Catholic Charities rolls out ultrasound van
FEBRUARY 10, 2025
Catholic Charities of East Tennessee debuted a mobile ultrasound van on Jan. 23 at its Read more...
