One nation, under God
MAY 20, 2026
Celebrate America’s 250th with consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus
As America prepares to celebrate its semiquincentennial, many Catholics are using the celebration as an opportunity to pray for the nation and entrust it to God’s mercy. From the entire country down to individual homes, American Catholics are invited to call upon the loving Sacred Heart of Jesus. The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) will consecrate the United States to the Sacred Heart of Jesus Read more...
Diocesan Care of Creation Commission gathers down on deacon’s farm
MAY 20, 2026
By Brett McLaughlin
Deacon Chad Shields is not your average farmer. He wishes he was. That’s because the deacon of Christ the King Parish in Tazewell believes the work he and his family do on their nearby farm is an extension of their Catholic faith. On May 2, the Shields Read more...
Holy Spirit Parish expands hunger-relief outreach
APRIL 20, 2026
By Bill Brewer
Hunger impacts parishes across the Diocese of Knoxville, and many are doing their part to alleviate the need in their communities and in other Read more...
Cathedral hosts ecumenical service, bringing faiths together
APRIL 19, 2026
By Emily Booker
“Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” On Good Friday, April 3, at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Christians of Read more...
Bishop dedicates St. Mary-Athens columbarium
APRIL 20, 2026
By Dan McWilliams
Bishop Mark Beckman dedicated a columbarium at St. Mary Church in Athens on March 19, a day that was ideal for the event. “It is so good to be Read more...
Meeting them where they are
May 20, 2026Five Rivers Deanery Council of Catholic Women meets at St. Patrick
May 20, 2026St. Francis parishes in Fairfield Glade, Townsend named pilgrimage sites for Franciscan Jubilee
April 23, 2026St. Dominic School hosts breakfast for Kingsport Chamber of Commerce
April 22, 2026
Shaping the Church of the future
MARCH 21, 2026
There was a buzz in the air on Feb. 12 as educators from around the Diocese of Knoxville gathered on the Read more...
Bishop dedicates St. Mary-Athens columbarium
APRIL 20, 2025
Bishop Mark Beckman dedicated a columbarium at St. Mary Church in Athens on March 19, a day Read more...
