Father John Appiah can add medical missionary to his resume. The associate pastor at All Saints Church has completed his third medical mission trip to Ghana and already is planning a fourth mission. Father Appiah led the most recent mission trip Aug. 5-9, where he and a medical mission team …
Diocese recognizes student leaders during Youth Mass
Teens from across the Diocese of Knoxville who are emerging as youth leaders were recognized Saturday during the 2012 Diocesan Youth Mass at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville. Bishop Richard F. Stika was celebrant at the Youth Mass, which also was attended by peers, parents, …
Papal imprint: Benedict’s teachings are leaving mark on future priests
Diocese of Knoxville seminarian experiencing the impact of Pope Benedict XVI VATICAN CITY (CNS) — With his personal charisma and energetic pastoral style, Blessed John Paul II famously inspired a generation of vocations to the priesthood — to the point that men whose discernment or formation had been decisively shaped …
Child Protection policy undergoing annual audit
All diocesan employees, volunteers must comply with guidelines, including background check The Diocese of Knoxville, which currently is going through an annual audit of its Child Protection policies and procedures, is emphasizing the need for everyone in the Church who may come in contact with minors and vulnerable adults to …
Bishop welcomes new priests, appoints staff
Bishop Richard F. Stika has announced that two priests will be joining the Diocese of Knoxville for positions in Union and Grainger counties and in Chattanooga. Father Aaron Wessman has been assigned by the Glenmary Home Missioners to assist Father Steve Pawelk in ministering to the faithful in Union and …
Ministries Day set for Oct. 20 at St. John Neumann
The Diocese of Knoxville’s Office of Christian Formation is sponsoring a Ministries Day on Oct. 20 at St. John Neumann School in Farragut. This year’s theme is “The New Evangelization: Forming Disciples of Jesus Christ.” The event is open to all who share the Catholic Faith … parents, student youth …
Deacon to lead ‘Faith and Reason’ course
Deacon Mike Gouge is no stranger to scientific theory. In fact, the Ph.D. and recent retiree from Oak Ridge National Laboratory has thrived on research about the beginnings of the universe. Now, Deacon Gouge wants to preach what he has practiced by leading an adult faith formation class called “Faith …
Catholic Charities of ET launches phone counseling center
Research showing that the effectiveness of counseling via telephone equals face-to-face counseling sessions has led Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to start a phone-based counseling service. The service, which began Aug. 1, is targeted to a large, underserved clientele, according to Sister Mary Christine Cremin, RSM, of Catholic Charities, who …
In praise of modesty: Diocesan schools update dress code
Students, faculty get revised rules on appropriate attire; all eighth-graders to wear gowns at graduation “Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a …
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Diocesan camps are leadership training ground for youth
Fun, learning is stressed at God Camps and Youth Leadership Institute, where participation is strong When school lets out in May and many students look for the nearest pool, mall, video game or smartphone to inhabit until August, a number of diocesan pre-teens and teens make plans to interact with …
Immaculate Conception parishioner in spotlight on ‘Duets’
Alexis Foster takes national stage on ABC talent series after honing skills in church choir Alexis Foster’s final semester at the University of Tennessee came in stages. Actually, Ms. Foster has gone from the graduation stage to a nationally televised stage as part of the new ABC prime-time talent search …
‘God shining down on them’ — the Rinnie miracle
In aftermath of tornado, family rebuilding with a hand from St. Alphonsus, Catholic Charities Shannon Bice and husband Paul Vickers have lost almost everything—and they consider themselves blessed. The Cumberland County couple continues to pick up the pieces after a tornado destroyed their house and belongings on Feb. 29. But …
