The miracle of priesthood
JULY 17, 2026
By Dan McWilliams
Father Michael Woods celebrates 60th anniversary as a priest
If Father Michael Woods is around, there is sure to be a great measure of laughter and song—and of the love he has for the Church and the love the people he serves have for him. All of that was present in full on June 19 as Father Woods celebrated his 60th anniversary in the priesthood in a Mass at St. Francis Read more...
Entrusting in His merciful love
JULY 16, 2026
By Emily Booker
Diocese, cathedral parish consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The fire of Jesus’ love is burning brightly in East Tennessee. On June 12, the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Father David Boettner, rector of the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, consecrated the Diocese of Knoxville Read more...
Cathedral hosts special Mass for Venezuela
JULY 19, 2026
By Bill Brewer
A special Mass for Venezuela celebrated on July 8 at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus was especially poignant for Antonio Da Silva Read more...
Father Orr celebrates 25th priesthood anniversary
JULY 20, 2026
By Dan McWilliams
Father John Orr could not ask for more at the celebration of his 25th anniversary in the priesthood: a church full of current and former Read more...
St. John Neumann enthrones Sacred Heart of Jesus over parish, homes
JULY 20, 2026
By Emily Booker
St. John Neumann Parish in Farragut held a three-day mission June 28-30 focused on the love of Jesus, reconciliation, and building a civilization Read more...
Turning the tassels: Class of 2026 graduates
JUNE 18, 2026
Seniors at Knoxville Catholic High School and Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga have moved Read more...
Holy Ghost parishioners still hear the Shepherd
MAY 23, 2025
Bishop Mark Beckman capped the 100th-anniversary-weekend celebration of Holy Ghost Church’s Read more...
