Catholic Extension’s 2024 Lumen Christi Award being given to Sr. Mary Lisa Renfer for her work with the St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic By Bill Brewer Catholic Extension Society has named Sister Mary Lisa Renfer, RSM, as the 2024 recipient of the Lumen Christi Award, the highest honor given by the …
Advice, and content
Bishops share their episcopal experiences when getting ‘the call’ By Bill Brewer “Say goodbye well so that you can say hello well.”— Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre Among bishops, there is a common thread woven through them that connects their episcopacies. It is that unexpected moment when they said yes to …
‘The entire journey of life is a Camino’
Vespers serves as beginning of Bishop Beckman’s East Tennessee mission By Bill Brewer Bishop Mark Beckman’s first homily at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus since his appointment was announced on May 7 was a message of gratitude to the congregation for saying “Yes” to God. Diocese …
Holy Spirit memorial Mass celebrated for Fr. Glennon
By Bill Brewer Fellow priests and deacons, friends, and loved ones gathered on June 20 at Holy Spirit Church in Soddy-Daisy to remember Father Bertin Glennon, ST, during a memorial Mass celebrated by Monsignor Al Humbrecht, pastor of Holy Spirit. Father Glennon, a longtime priest in the Diocese of Knoxville …
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In thanksgiving: Father Beaty
Newly ordained Father Bo Beaty celebrates Mass of thanksgiving By Bill Brewer Father Bo Beaty debuted his priesthood in Jamestown a day after his June 8 ordination at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The seat of Fentress County is where one of the Diocese of Knoxville’s …
In thanksgiving: Father Willey
Newly ordained Father Michael Willey celebrates Mass of thanksgiving By Bill Brewer Father Michael Willey, one of the Diocese of Knoxville’s three newest priests, was in good company for his second Mass at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Church in Cleveland on June 9. And so were St. Thérèse parishioners. Father …
Eucharistic Pilgrimage makes stop at basilica
Large crowds gather for Mass at the downtown Chattanooga church and take part in a procession By Bill Brewer The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage, referred to as “Our National Emmaus Moment,” trekked through Chattanooga June 24-25 on its way to Indianapolis for the National Eucharistic Congress this month. The Basilica …
In the images of God
By Bill Brewer Thanks to an effective fundraising campaign by Knights of Columbus Council 3175 at St. Mary Parish in Oak Ridge, Choices Resource Center is now counseling expectant mothers with the aid of new ultrasound technology. Choices Resource Center provides free pregnancy-related counseling services to women and couples, …
They’re now Fighting Irish alumni
Seniors overcome all kinds of elements to receive their high school diplomas By Bill Brewer The 2023-24 school year is now in the history books, and more than 240 graduating seniors at the Diocese of Knoxville’s two high schools are transitioning to the next phases of their lives. While most …
Youth inspired by science of STAR EX program
Those attending camp at St. John Neumann learn about astronomy, rocketry, robotics, and more By Bill Brewer As a young girl, Tara Cotten loved to recite the nursery rhyme “Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are!” Now, Dr. Tara Cotten, a professor with a Ph.D. in astronomy …
A commitment to faith
Funeral Mass celebrated for Dr. Aurelia Montgomery, longtime school leader By Bill Brewer Dr. Aurelia Montgomery, a veteran educator who served as a teacher, principal, and superintendent of schools during her long, distinguished tenure in the Diocese of Knoxville, died on April 8 following a brief illness. She was 88. …
Reaction to bishop-elect’s appointment is fast and favorable
By Bill Brewer News that Nashville priest Father Mark Beckman will be the Diocese of Knoxville’s fourth bishop was met with an immediate air of familiarity and comfort by many across East Tennessee. Within minutes of Pope Francis announcing early May 7 that Father Beckman will lead the diocese, texts, …
