LAFOLLETTE — Father Joe Campbell’s streak of consecutive boat Masses without a rain-out is intact. Father Campbell held Mass June 15 for about 85 people enjoying Norris Lake on Father’s Day weekend. It was his 22nd Mass on the water. And just as before, word spreads among Catholic boaters on …
Fortnight for Freedom set for June 21-July 4
WASHINGTON (Catholic News Service) — The U.S. bishops’ second annual Fortnight for Freedom — a period of prayer and fasting to raise awareness of challenges to religious liberty, both nationally and internationally — is planned for June 21 to July 4. The observance kicks off with Archbishop William E. Lori …
Father Manning becomes 41st priest ordained in diocese
Christopher Manning became the 41st priest ordained in the Diocese of Knoxville June 1 during an ordination Mass at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Bishop Richard F. Stika presided and concelebrants included cathedral rector Father David Boettner, vicar general Monsignor Xavier Mankel, Father Marty Zielinski of Mundelein …
Faith journey begins with Sending of the Neophytes Mass
More than 300 new members of Church sent into diocese in full communion A journey of faith for 318 catechumens and candidates that was celebrated at the Easter Vigil through baptism and confirmation was recognized May 5 with The Sending of the Neophytes Mass at the Cathedral of the Sacred …
St. Mary students learn true meaning of beauty
When it comes to fashion for the girls at St. Mary School in Oak Ridge, the trend is “modest is hottest.” Challenge, a virtue and apostolate-based program for girls at St. Mary, met two times a month leading up to a fashion show held May 11 at Oak Ridge Country …
End of an era for Sister Yvette and St. Therese Church
St. Therese Church in Clinton has grown from a small mission to an established parish since its founding in 1971; and for the past 38 years, Sister Mary Yvette Gillen, RSM, has faithfully served the parishioners and priests of St. Therese as the church has expanded. May 2013 marks the …
St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic a key step closer to serving ET
Foundation board approves $400,000 to purchase custom-built mobile medical clinic to assist those in need As the 83rd anniversary of St. Mary’s Hospital’s opening was marked April 22, the founding Sisters of Mercy were at work putting the finishing touches on a new health care ministry for East Tennessee. And …
Catholic Athletes for Christ adds Bishop Stika to board
Group ministers to teams, athletes from professional ranks, Olympics, colleges to high schools Bishop Richard F. Stika’s passion for Major League Baseball has led to a pastoral appointment with an athletic twist. Bishop Stika has been named to the Episcopal Advisory Board of Catholic Athletes for Christ, a national Catholic …
Lourdes Garza is named finalist for Catholic Extension Lumen Christi Award
Voting is now open to select 2013 ‘Light of Christ’ award winner Lourdes Garza, the Diocese of Knoxville’s Hispanic Ministry director, is among nine finalists for the 2013 Lumen Christi Award presented by Catholic Extension. It is the second consecutive year that Ms. Garza has been a finalist for the …
KCHS students enthrone the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is more present and alive at Knoxville Catholic High School after students at the school led an Enthronement ceremony and Mass April 18 at All Saints Church. The Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus began with sophomore Morgan Briggs, who gave a presentation on …
Bishop Stika named to Catholic Athletes for Christ board
Bishop Richard F. Stika’s passion for Major League Baseball has led to a pastoral appointment with an athletic twist. Bishop Stika has been named to the Episcopal Advisory Board of Catholic Athletes for Christ, a national Catholic sports ministry serving sports and athletes at all levels. “Catholic Athletes for Christ …
St. Luke Guild schedules end of life care seminar, cancer discussion
Health care professionals in the Diocese of Knoxville looking for guidance in providing appropriate end of life care for patients can benefit from a seminar being given this month by the St. Luke Guild of East Tennessee. The seminar, called “Death and Dying: Principles of End of Life Care for …