Bearing the Light of Christ
SEPTEMBER 21, 2026
By Bee Goodman
Bishop Beckman gives vision for diocese with launch of new pastoral plan
At the Easter Vigil Mass, a breathtaking moment happens when the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus completely darkens and the newly blessed paschal candle is carried through the front doors for the first time. Bishop Mark Beckman always notices the same thing: how fast the light spreads. Read more...
An occasion of great joy
Bishop dedicates St. Andrew Dung-Lac Public Association church
SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
By Dan McWilliams
One of the fastest-growing communities in the Diocese of Knoxville now has a church to call its own. Bishop Mark Beckman on Aug. 23 dedicated a church on James Lane in Chattanooga for the Read more...
Return of Ministries Day a success
SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
By Bee Goodman
Before the Sept. 18 launch day arrived on the diocesan calendar, the people who will actually carry Bishop Mark Beckman’s pastoral plan “Bearing Read more...
Evangelizing Sisters mark Jubilee
SEPTEMBER 23, 2026
By Bill Brewer
The solemnity of the Assumption of Mary on Aug. 15 was an especially joyous day for the Missionary Congregation of the Evangelizing Sisters Read more...
Diocese pays tribute to Dolly Parton
SEPTEMBER 22, 2026
By The East Tennessee Catholic
Dolly Parton, the iconic entertainer and global phenomenon whose music career spanned seven decades and attracted generations Read more...
Meeting, exceeding the standards
AUGUST 19, 2026
The 2026-27 academic year and a new superintendent are ushering in a reorganization of the Read more...
St. John Neumann enthrones Sacred Heart
JULY 20, 2026
St. John Neumann Parish in Farragut held a three-day mission June 28-30 focused on the love of Read more...
