Student surge
AUGUST 14, 2026
By Bill Brewer
Enrollment up at diocesan schools amid Church growth in East Tenn.
The early numbers are in, and the results reveal an exciting, healthy trend in Catholic education in East Tennessee. Student enrollment is up again at Diocese of Knoxville schools as the 2026-27 academic year gets underway. School principals have submitted initial enrollment information to the Office of 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...
