Longtime KDCCW leader Patty Johnson honored during sendoff reception 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 on July 22 as the lay organization’s longtime leader has relocated with her husband …
Meeting, exceeding the standards
Diocesan Office of Catholic Schools reorganizes as reaccreditation approaches By Bill Brewer The 2026-27 academic year and a new superintendent are ushering in a reorganization of the Diocese of Knoxville’s Office of Catholic Schools. The current year promises to be a challenging one as the schools office manages significant enrollment …
A leap of faith
Martha Mundine settles into role as superintendent of Church schools in East Tennessee By Bill Brewer For Catholics, many decisions are based on faith. Then there are the leaps of faith that can help define a person and their vocation. Martha Mundine made such a leap earlier this year when …
Student surge
Enrollment up at Diocese of Knoxville schools amid Church growth in East Tennessee By Bill Brewer 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 …
Cathedral hosts special Mass for Venezuela
The devastating earthquakes in June impacted the family of diocesan seminarian Abrahan Da Silva By Bill Brewer A special Mass for Venezuela celebrated on July 8 at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus was especially poignant for Antonio Da Silva and his wife, Yazmin Vidao, who are …
‘Drawn to it’
East Tennessean illustrates book on life, martyrdom of Servant of God Shahbaz Bhatti By Bill Brewer Jordan Holt is accustomed to his artistic creations being embraced by youth and young adults. His artwork has been appreciated at comic conventions around the country. It never occurred to him at first that …
A Mass of Thanksgiving
St. Albert the Great Parish welcomes Father Daniel Cooper’s first celebration By Bill Brewer Father Daniel Cooper’s first Mass, his Mass of Thanksgiving, attracted a large St. Albert the Great congregation to the 11 a.m. service on June 7. Concelebrating the Mass was Father Christopher Floersh, pastor of St. Albert …
A celebration of priesthood
Msgr. Garrity marks 50 years of ministry, says vocation is a bit like Dollywood By Bill Brewer Monsignor Patrick Garrity publicly recognized a number of people vital to his vocation during a Mass celebrating the golden jubilee of his ordination to the priesthood. They included fellow priests, seminarians, some bishops, …
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‘Come, follow me’
Father Daniel Cooper ordained a priest by Bishop Mark Beckman By Bill Brewer The solemnity of Corpus Christi was observed with extraordinary sacredness at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on June 6 as Bishop Mark Beckman ordained Daniel Cooper to the priesthood during a Mass that …
’25 Bishop’s Appeal sets record
Diocese parishioners again demonstrate generosity in supporting ministries By Bill Brewer The Diocese of Knoxville’s 2025 Bishop’s Appeal set a record for funds raised to support important Catholic ministries in East Tennessee, such as Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, the St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic, diocesan schools, seminarians, and programs for …
Chesterton Academy receives accreditation
Diocese of Knoxville’s newest school recognized by state, nationally By Bill Brewer Chesterton Academy of St. Margaret Clitherow has earned not one or two but five high marks in recent months that spell continued growth and success for the Diocese of Knoxville’s newest school. Zach Summers of Chesterton Academy outlined …
Holy Spirit Parish expands hunger-relief outreach
Soddy-Daisy Catholics are partnering with Rise Against Hunger to help people worldwide By Bill Brewer Hunger impacts parishes across the Diocese of Knoxville, and many are doing their part to alleviate the need in their communities and in other parts of the world. Holy Spirit Parish in Soddy-Daisy is among …