St. Mary School marks 75th year in true Dominican tradition By Bee Goodman St. Mary School’s 75th anniversary culminated in a community-wide celebration on Sept. 10 marked by a Mass led by Bishop Mark Beckman, with Mayor Warren Gooch and other leaders joining to commemorate the Oak Ridge school’s history. …
Katherine Kon
Katherine Kon, age 102, of Deer Lodge, passed away comfortably in her sleep on Oct. 5 at Life Care Center of Wartburg. Ms. Kon was born in Lancing on Dec. 25, 1922. She was always honored to share the same birthday with Jesus. In life, she enjoyed putting puzzles together, …
A faith that is Eucharist-based, not cloth-based
Dr. Kelly Kearse asserts that science has not proven the blood on the Shroud of Turin is that of Christ By Bill Brewer Dr. Kelly Kearse wants to set the record straight—again. After headlines about the Shroud of Turin grabbed international attention in recent weeks with claims that biological material …
‘Where hope meets opportunity’
Jeremiah inspires Johnson City cafe to serve employees and customers alike By Bee Goodman The environment in which a student thrives is different from one to another. For some children, like those with physical or mental disabilities, this is especially true. Educational settings are incredibly important for these individuals to …
‘Every life is precious in His image’
Tennessee Right to Life event is a cause for celebration By Dan McWilliams A gathering of 400 heard a keynote talk from a pro-life Knoxville attorney and received legislative updates on life issues at the annual Celebrate Life Banquet on Sept. 30. The event at Bridgewater Place in West Knoxville …
A Loving Option Adoption—living the Gospel of life
A Loving Option Adoption—living the Gospel of life By Beth Schmitt On Sept. 20, I was privileged to be a member of a team of volunteers that organized and hosted the second annual Barn Dance to raise funds for Catholic Charities of East Tennessee’s (CCETN) adoption ministry, A Loving Option …
Fr. James N. Miller
Father James Norman Miller, a retired priest of the Diocese of Nashville who served as the pastor of St. Mary of the Seven Sorrows Church in downtown Nashville for 31 years, died on Oct. 5 in Nashville at the age of 92. A funeral Mass, celebrated by Bishop J. Mark …
Teaching them as Jesus taught
Bishop leads class for young adults on ‘Mystery of Catholicism’ By Bee Goodman Bishop Mark Beckman is taking the solemn vow he made when ordained to be a “true and authentic teacher of the faith” to heart and soul. In addition to his daily ministry as the Diocese of Knoxville’s …
A loving option
Catholic Charities’ adoption ministry event brings adopting families together By Bill Brewer An East Tennessee barn dance with a family reunion. They go together like sweet iced tea and pork barbecue. Catholic Charities of East Tennessee’s second annual Barn Dance fundraiser for its A Loving Option Adoption ministry turned into …
Fairfield Glade parishioners visit Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos homes
A group of parishioners from St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade traveled to Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos homes in Cuernavaca and Miacatlán, Mexico, in June. The group led a vacation Bible school for 70 children ages 6-11, which included Bible stories, skits, songs, and crafts. They also organized pickleball, …
FBI investigating 2024 fire at Holy Ghost Church
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into a fire that occurred at Holy Ghost Church, WATE-TV reported, citing information from the Knoxville Police Department and Knoxville Fire Department. On Sept. 9, the Knoxville Police Department asked for the public’s help identifying three people of interest in the Aug. 11, …
Diocese of Knoxville names chief financial officer
The Diocese of Knoxville has named Guy Scheiwiller as the diocesan chief financial officer. Mr. Scheiwiller’s appointment is effective Oct. 1. He was hired following a dedicated search and extensive interview process that began earlier in the summer. Mr. Scheiwiller brings with him a wealth of experience in financial and …