Supporters of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee and its many ministries serving those in need and in vulnerable situations gathered in Chattanooga on March 27 and in Knoxville on March 6 to see the work the Diocese of Knoxville social-services agency has performed over the past year.
Bishop Mark Beckman and Deacon David Duhamel, CCETN executive director, were the featured speakers at both fundraising events.
Bishop Mark Beckman, assisted by Deacon David Duhamel, blesses CCETN’s new ultrasound van. (Photo Eleyana Nahigian)
Deacon Duhamel told the organization’s partners that the theme for the galas was “Creators of Hope” because “each and every one of you are partaking with us as creators of hope.”
“Our motto at Catholic Charities is we provide help and create hope. Each one of you plays a very important role in that, and I want to thank you for participating,” Deacon Duhamel said.
Bishop Beckman told the groups that his time in the diocese since being ordained and installed on July 27 has been “overwhelmingly wonderful.”
“One of the things I’ve been able to witness is this Catholic community in action. This Catholic community of East Tennessee is alive and well,” the bishop said. “One of the things that has been most impressive to me is this community of faith lives its faith in action. What you all are doing for the people of East Tennessee … is so real and profound.”
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My name is Ron Carbone .
I am with the Knights of Columbus.
I am currently the Coordinator for the Mountain City Round Table, Faithful Navigator for Assembly 1840 and the East Tennessee Public Relations Director.
I just wanted to say thank you for the great support Catholic Charities did for Mountain city after the hurricane.
God Bless you all and Thank!
Ron Carbone