Cardinal Rigali, who was part of historic assembly, calls documents ‘more important than ever’ In October 1962, as the Cuban missile crisis gripped the world and civil rights icon James Meredith registered for classes at Ole Miss under federal marshal escort, Pope John XXIII convened the first ecumenical council of …
Diocesan high schools ranked in U.S. top 50
Notre Dame, Knoxville Catholic on national honor roll; ACT scores surge Notre Dame and Knoxville Catholic have been named two of the top 50 Catholic high schools in the country, according to the 2012-13 Catholic High School Honor Roll competition announced by The Cardinal Newman Society. The Honor Roll has …
Blessed John XXIII priests near center of Neyland Stadium prayer debate
Father Donahue leads ministerial council’s invocation program as Father Andre delivers game message By Bill Brewer As Father Charles Donahue settled into his two-year stint this summer as chair of the ministers council on the University of Tennessee campus, he thought the independent, multi-denominational group would be assisting the university …
Cardinal Rigali leading Holy Land tour
Cardinal Justin Rigali will lead a 10-day pilgrimage to the Holy Land in February that will include tours of some of the most historically significant sites in the world. The former archbishop of St. Louis and Philadelphia, who is in residence in Knoxville as he continues to work at the …
On a mission: Father Appiah brings medical care to Ghana homeland
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 to East Africa, where he and a …
Youth Mass celebrates student leaders across diocese
Program recognizes teens taking part in DYMAC, other diocesan youth organizations Teens from across the Diocese of Knoxville who are emerging as youth leaders were recognized for their participation in Church-related organizations during the 2012 Diocesan Youth Mass at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville. Bishop …
Notre Dame, Knoxville Catholic high schools ranked among Top 50
Notre Dame and Knoxville Catholic have been named two of the top 50 Catholic high schools in the country, according to the 2012-13 Catholic High School Honor Roll competition announced Thursday by The Cardinal Newman Society. The Honor Roll has recognized excellence in Catholic identity, academics and civic education at …
Divine Mercy Mission’s growth plan prompts new location
Divine Mercy is a Catholic mission on the move. Since officially receiving its name and a full-time chaplain in July, the Vietnamese mission is working to establish its presence in the Diocese of Knoxville. Growth is the goal. In the three months since Father Hoan Dinh was assigned to lead …
On a mission: Father Appiah brings medical care to Ghana
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 …
