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Habemus Papam!

MAY 8, 2025
By The East Tennessee Catholic
Diocese of Knoxville joyfully welcomes His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Bishop Mark Beckman of the Diocese of Knoxville expresses profound joy and gratitude upon the announcement from the Vatican. “We are filled with immense gratitude to the Holy Spirit for guiding the College of Cardinals in selecting Pope Leo XIV to lead our Catholic Church,” said Bishop Beckman. “The faithful of East 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...

Diocese reacts to news of Pope Francis’ death
APRIL 21, 2025
By The East Tennessee Catholic
Catholic faithful across East Tennessee, led by Bishop Mark Beckman, are responding in prayer to the news that Pope Francis has died. The Holy 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...

Sisters reflect on St. Mary School’s 75th jubilee
APRIL 19, 2025
St. Mary School in Oak Ridge is celebrating 75 years of education and service of its Read more...

OLOF: ‘We had dreamed it possible’
APRIL 15, 2025
The parish community at Our Lady of Fatima in Alcoa has multiple reasons to celebrate this year. With a Read more...

Ministry in an emergency: A six-month lookback
APRIL 18, 2025
In September, upper East Tennessee was overwhelmed by historic flooding from Hurricane Helen. Read more...