Bishop Richard F. Stika dies at age 68
FEBRUARY 17, 2026
Bishop Richard F. Stika, who served as the third bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville from 2009 to 2023, died in his native St. Louis at age 68. He was found in his residence on Feb. 17. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Church of the Annunziata in Ladue, Mo., a suburb of St. Louis, at 10 a.m. Central Time Read more...
Bishop celebrates Mass for vocations
FEBRUARY 18, 2026
By Dan McWilliams
Several inches of snow curtailed the attendance at a special Mass for vocations on Jan. 31 at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, but Bishop Mark Beckman complimented the handful of consecrated women religious and members of lay orders who joined parishioners for the liturgy. Five Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Mich., were Read more...
Preparing the way of the Lord: Lent 2026 is here
FEBRUARY 18, 2026
By The East Tennessee Catholic / OSV News
It has been just over a month since the feasts of Epiphany and Baptism of the Lord marked the end of Christmas. And now in 2026, Lent is Read more...
Faith and marriage are gifts from the Holy Spirit that require nurturing
FEBRUARY 17, 2026
By Bee Goodman
While some adore it, others trudge through Valentine’s Day because of the commercialism it has turned into. Pink glitter, chocolate, and teddy bears Read more...
KCHS parent detained in ICE enforcement actions
FEBRUARY 9, 2026
By The East Tennessee Catholic
On the morning of Jan. 28, the father of a Knoxville Catholic High School student, whose family has asked to remain anonymous, was detained by Read more...
How the Grinch stole Hattie’s hearts
DECEMBER 17, 2025
There aren’t any hearts two sizes too small in the third grade at St. Joseph School: only hearts three Read more...
A joyful celebration’ at Our Lady of Fatima
DECEMBER 16, 2025
Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Alcoa completed a Jubilee Year of celebration on Nov. 22 as it marked 75 Read more...
