The East Tennessee Catholic, Office of Communications receive awards for coverage The East Tennessee Catholic The Diocese of Knoxville Office of Communications and The East Tennessee Catholic diocesan newspaper have been recognized by the Catholic Media Association, winning several Catholic Media Awards, which recognize and celebrate excellence in Catholic journalism …
KCHS names new wrestling coach
Stephen Jackson was named the new head coach for the boys and girls wrestling programs at Knoxville Catholic High School, it was announced May 6. Mr. Jackson, who succeeds Jason Hughes in the role, has been a member of the Tennessee wrestling community since 2008. An alumnus of Gibbs High …
Youth find their ‘true north’ in vacation Bible school at Notre Dame Church
Each year a new theme comes alive at Notre Dame Church in Greeneville for the annual vacation Bible school. This year the theme was “True North—Trusting Jesus in a Wild World.” Participants gathered each Wednesday evening in June to attend Mass, share a simple meal of Tundra Treats, and participate …
Listening to the whisper, feeling the nudge
Men’s Discernment Group contributes to Diocese of Knoxville vocations By Bill Brewer Every fourth Saturday of each month a group of men gather in the Diocese of Knoxville Chancery for fellowship and discussion about Catholicism led by Father Mark Schuster or Father Arthur Torres. While fellowship is common around the …
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‘Called to embody Jesus’ presence’
Diocesan seminarians share their summer experiences By Gabrielle Nolan During the fall and spring semesters of the academic year, diocesan seminarians are poring over philosophy and theology textbooks in classrooms, preparing to pass final exams. But the learning does not stop over the summer season; it just looks a little …
Joyce Fazio
Joyce Marietta (Ferry) Fazio, age 87, passed away peacefully on May 6. She was born and raised in Staten Island, N.Y., where she lived until moving to Howell Township, N.J., in 1969 with her husband and three children. She enjoyed a full life in Howell Township raising Samoyed show dogs, …
Mary Alice Lynn
Mary Alice Farmer Lynn was born in Chattanooga to Jeanne Phifer Farmer and Joseph Patrick Farmer on June 22, 1948. She passed away on June 18. Mrs. Lynn graduated from Notre Dame High School in 1966. She was a very talented classical pianist after having had instruction for 10 years. …
NFL vet gives back to Notre Dame with free camp
Fighting Irish alum Patrick Johnson of the Eagles helps 70 youngsters polish their football skills By Dan McWilliams NFL veteran Patrick Johnson, a 2017 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, gave back to his alma mater June 20 by hosting a free football camp attended by 70 boys …
Glenmary missionary reflects on five-decade vocation
Kathy O’Brien retires but is still active By Omar Cabrera Glenmary Home Missioners Kathy O’Brien is wrapping up a 50-year career as a member of the Glenmary Lay Missionaries. More than half a century ago, Ms. O’Brien had her first contact with the institute through a vocation brochure that was …
Mary Kathleen Yochim
In the early hours of May 21, as the night sky was filled with brilliant lightning and thunderous clouds, Mary Kathleen O’Connor Yochim, aka Kathy/Grammy, passed away quietly at University of Tennessee Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer. Mrs. Yochim was born on May 10, 1948, at St. …
Patsy Jean Thompson
Patsy Jean Dembowski Thompson passed away peacefully in the company of her husband and children on May 30 at Canterfield retirement community in Oak Ridge. Mrs. Thompson was born on Jan. 31,1933, in her grandmother’s house in Oshkosh, Wis., to Jerome and Irene (Brueske) Dembowski. She spent her early years …
‘It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you’
Strengthening the call: A renewed focus on vocations By Beth Parsons Priests of the Diocese of Knoxville met for their annual spring convocation June 3–5, a time set aside for prayer, fraternity, and reflection. This year’s gathering, the first under the leadership of Bishop Mark Beckman, placed special emphasis on …