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, …
‘Patterned after the person of our Lord’
Fr. Mark Beckman named diocese’s new bishop By Bill Brewer and Dan McWilliams Pope Francis reached into the ranks of Tennessee priests to select the Diocese of Knoxville’s next bishop. Bishop-elect James Mark Beckman was introduced on May 7 as the fourth shepherd of the Church in East Tennessee immediately …
The Gospel of life
Front line of abortion conflict is on Tennessee-Virginia border By Bill Brewer Bristol has become an unlikely front line in the U.S. abortion debate as the nation’s leading moral conflict plays out in a city divided by more than the Tennessee-Virginia state line. It’s where the region’s faithful are facing …
Archbishop Fabre leads deacons in renewal of vows
By Bill Brewer Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre presided at a Vespers service in which the Diocese of Knoxville’s deacons renewed their diaconal vows. The service was held on Feb. 22, the feast of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle, in Cathedral Hall on the Cathedral of the Most Sacred …
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Lady Irish seniors have parent coaches to thank
Caroline Krueger and Sydney Mains’ parents have coached their daughters for years By Bill Brewer and Dan McWilliams Caroline Krueger and Sydney Mains, the only seniors on a Knoxville Catholic High School girls basketball team that won its second consecutive state championship this month, have their parents to thank for …
Partners in ministry
New Catholic Charities leader envisions collaboration with priests, parishes By Bill Brewer Deacon David Duhamel loves it when a plan comes together. No, he’s not invoking Hannibal Smith when leading his organization, which isn’t “The A-Team.” Deacon Duhamel is the new executive director of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, which …
In full communion
Nearly 400 catechumens, candidates entering Catholic Church at Easter Vigil By Bill Brewer The season of Lent brings with it newness and growth, as in the hundreds of catechumens and candidates who will be entering into full communion with the Catholic Church at Easter. Many of those catechumens and candidates …