The program, which included a raffle with 365 winners of cash prizes, raised more than $225,000 for tuition support By Bill Brewer Diocese of Knoxville school leaders are praising the results of the first calendar sales program and raffle to benefit tuition assistance funds for the diocese’s 10 schools. Sales …
Taking it to the limit: KCHS wins second title in three years
By Bill Brewer Photography by Dr. Kelly Kearse Cookeville – Knoxville Catholic High School won its second state football championship in three years Nov. 30, 2017, with a 45-28 victory over Beech High School at Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium. In addition to winning the championship in Division I, Class 5A, …
Taking it to the limit: Notre Dame High School reaches state championship game for the first time
By Dan McWilliams Photography by Bob Corte Cookeville – Notre Dame High School’s 2017 football team advanced farther than any squad in school history, but the Fighting Irish’s 11-game winning streak ended with a loss in the state championship game Dec. 2 at Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium. Lausanne Collegiate School …
V Encuentro takes center stage
Bishop Stika convenes diocesan session as part of national effort By Bill Brewer A yearlong effort to bring Diocese of Knoxville parishioners to intense missionary activity as part of the V Encuentro movement culminated in a diocesan-wide convocation Oct. 21 at Knoxville Catholic High School attended by nearly 400 people. …
Book signings held for diocesan authors
By Bill Brewer Two Diocese of Knoxville parishioners who are active in the faith have recently published books that examine community within the Catholic Church. The authors, Monica Kimutis and Dr. Tricia Bruce, and their books were on display Sept. 30 at the Paraclete Catholic Book and Gift Store at …
The Face and Hands of Jesus
Bridge Ministry connects homeless community and Diocese of Knoxville volunteers By Bill Brewer Photography by Deacon Scott Maentz and Bill Brewer Ministries serve God in a variety of ways. Some are formed with great resources and goals in mind. Many are merely seeds planted that take time to grow. And …
St. Teresa breaks ground on new church
Parish lays foundation for growth with permanent worship site in Maynardville By Bill Brewer God is many things. The Creator, Father Almighty, Most High, and Maker of Heaven and Earth, among other apt descriptions. Father Steve Pawelk, GHM, and members of St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish in Maynardville and St. …
In a texting world, youth urged to have ‘subtext of love’
Nearly 200 high school students and adults attend the annual Youth Mass, where many receive honors for their service By Bill Brewer Diocese of Knoxville youth are getting schooled on how to get engaged. OK, not that kind of engaged. We’re talking about more one-on-one engagement with others and less …
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Fr. Bill Gahagan introduced as diocese’s newest monsignor
Mass of Celebration at All Saints Church held in honor of diocese’s recent papal designate By Bill Brewer Father Bill Gahagan was officially introduced as the Diocese of Knoxville’s new monsignor on Aug. 29 during a Mass in his honor at All Saints Church in Knoxville. Parishioners from around the …
Shelter from a Sevier firestorm
Diocese of Knoxville distributes nearly $369,000 to assist victims of the Gatlinburg fires By Bill Brewer Karla Amador now can breathe a deep sigh of relief, something she struggled to do on Nov. 28, 2016, and in the days and weeks following the now-historic date. Nearly nine months after the …
Eclipse illustrates God’s creation to astronomers of all ages
The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. – Psalm 19:1 When darkness descended on East Tennessee in the early afternoon of Aug. 21, astronomers of all ages looked to the sky to see the alignment of the moon …
Fr. Punnackal celebrates 25th anniversary in priesthood
By Bill Brewer Six months after devastating wildfires wreaked havoc on his parish and parishioners, the mood at St. Mary in Gatlinburg was considerably more celebratory May 24 as the parishioners joined together to celebrate the 25th anniversary of Father Antony Punnackal’s ordination to the priesthood. Father Punnackal, CMI, who …