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...
Diocese holds first sensory-friendly Mass
The liturgy in the KCHS chapel provides a ‘calming experience’ without music, bells, or microphones
The Diocese of Knoxville’s new Special Friends ministry sponsored its first sensory-friendly Mass on July 25 in the chapel at Knoxville Catholic High School. The liturgy did not make use of music, Read more...
New Day program offers the promise of healing and hope amid bereavement
AUGUST 20, 2026
By The East Tennessee Catholic
When a tubal pregnancy in 1997 derailed her world, Rita Reali needed support from her faith community. But not everyone was helpful. And some Read more...
KDCCW leader Patty Johnson honored during sendoff reception
AUGUST 21, 2026
By Bill Brewer
An era really has come to an end for the Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. A farewell reception for Patty Johnson was held Read more...
Man rides across the country to honor his father, raise funds for Parkinson’s
AUGUST 24, 2026
By Dan McWilliams
Dan Roman completed a charity bicycle ride of 5,000-plus miles from coast to coast this spring and summer, putting up with considerable weather 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...
