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Pilgrimages to Holy Land on hold


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Outbreak of war in the Mideast forces faith groups, travel planners to rethink tours

NOVEMBER 6, 2023
By Gabrielle Nolan

We dodged a bullet” was Father Bill McNeeley’s reaction to the Oct. 7 surprise attack on Israel, led by Palestinian militants known as Hamas. The attack has led to a full-blown war, resulting in more than 10,000 deaths to date, including the lives of Americans. Father McNeeley, pastor of Holy Ghost Parish in Knoxville, led 11 pilgrims on a trip to the Holy Land Sept. 14-22, having departed for home just two weeks Read more...

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A celebration of history at St. Mary

NOVEMBER 9, 2023
By Dan McWilliams

St. Mary Parish in Athens used a significant anniversary to celebrate its history at a potluck dinner Oct. 15 in the family life center. “The Read more...

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Longtime priest Father Hostettler dies

NOVEMBER 8, 2023
By Dan McWilliams

Father Paul Hostettler, a priest for 73 years who celebrated his 100th birthday in May and dearly loved his time at St. Catherine Labouré Parish  Read more...

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Finding healing from abortion

NOVEMBER 9, 2023
By Gabrielle

Not only was October “Respect Life Month,” but it was also “Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.” In addition to men and women grieving  Read more...