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, …
‘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 …
Diocese ‘shaking with joy’ amid record numbers entering the Catholic Church
Parishes celebrate the Light of Christ during Holy Week, Easter Masses By Olivia Kuhens and Bill Brewer Churches from South Pittsburg to Mountain City and Copperhill to Crossville were filled with faithful celebrating the risen Lord April 4-5 as Easter illuminated the Diocese of Knoxville Across the nation and right …
Shaping the Church of the future
Students at the heart of Professional Development Day as diocesan educators meet By Bill Brewer There was a buzz in the air on Feb. 12 as educators from around the Diocese of Knoxville gathered on the campus of Knoxville Catholic High School for the annual Professional Development Day. Yes, Bishop …
The qualities of a good Scout
Bishop Beckman presides at Mass, ceremony to recognize adult and young leaders By Bill Brewer Scouts from around the Diocese of Knoxville were recognized on Feb. 21 during the annual Scouting Mass celebrated by Bishop Mark Beckman at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Concelebrating the Mass …
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Clerical father, son tackle Camino in return trip
Father Danny Herman and Deacon Joe Herman take on historic trek in the footsteps of St. James By Bill Brewer The Camino de Santiago has many stories to share over its more than 1,000-year history. Now add to those a unique father-and-son, Father-and-Deacon pilgrimage. The clerical combination is Joe Herman, …
On the road again
Catholic Charities relaunches mobile ultrasound van and is receiving a strong response By Bill Brewer For Catholic Charities of East Tennessee’s mobile ultrasound clinic, the second time is apparently a charm as the year-old van is being reintroduced throughout the Diocese of Knoxville. Following a temporary hiatus in late 2025, …