The diocese’s shepherd visits both high schools and four elementary schools during August and September By Dan McWilliams Bishop Mark Beckman made several school visits in August and September as he traveled to Notre Dame High School, Our Lady of Perpetual Help School, and St. Jude School, all in Chattanooga, …
Sorrow and survival
Impact Plastics worker describes harrowing rescue from floodwaters as river overran Erwin plant By Bill Brewer “Don’t let go!” And with that urgent plea, Efraín Gómez Sr. convinced his co-worker to keep clinging to plastic pipes floating in the rapidly rising Nolichucky River that had swept up nearly a dozen …
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Relief arrives in many forms as East Tennessee faithful support brothers and sisters in harm’s way
Catholic Charities, parishes, Legacy Clinic, Bishop Beckman assist at ground zero By Bill Brewer The people of upper East Tennessee near the North Carolina border are working to piece their lives back together amid the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene. And the Catholic parishes of this region have joined together …
Evangelization new and old
Holy Cross Parish’s faithful outreach is attracting Catholics and non-Catholics By Bill Brewer The Church in East Tennessee is larger by a dozen new Catholics who officially became members of Holy Cross Parish in Pigeon Forge on Aug. 25. Father David Mary Engo celebrated the Mass that featured the sacraments …
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The Light of Christ
Catholic Extension’s 2024 Lumen Christi Award being given to Sr. Mary Lisa Renfer for her work with the St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic By Bill Brewer Catholic Extension Society has named Sister Mary Lisa Renfer, RSM, as the 2024 recipient of the Lumen Christi Award, the highest honor given by the …
Advice, and content
Bishops share their episcopal experiences when getting ‘the call’ By Bill Brewer “Say goodbye well so that you can say hello well.”— Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre Among bishops, there is a common thread woven through them that connects their episcopacies. It is that unexpected moment when they said yes to …
‘The entire journey of life is a Camino’
Vespers serves as beginning of Bishop Beckman’s East Tennessee mission By Bill Brewer Bishop Mark Beckman’s first homily at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus since his appointment was announced on May 7 was a message of gratitude to the congregation for saying “Yes” to God. Diocese …
Holy Spirit memorial Mass celebrated for Fr. Glennon
By Bill Brewer Fellow priests and deacons, friends, and loved ones gathered on June 20 at Holy Spirit Church in Soddy-Daisy to remember Father Bertin Glennon, ST, during a memorial Mass celebrated by Monsignor Al Humbrecht, pastor of Holy Spirit. Father Glennon, a longtime priest in the Diocese of Knoxville …
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In thanksgiving: Father Beaty
Newly ordained Father Bo Beaty celebrates Mass of thanksgiving By Bill Brewer Father Bo Beaty debuted his priesthood in Jamestown a day after his June 8 ordination at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The seat of Fentress County is where one of the Diocese of Knoxville’s …
In thanksgiving: Father Willey
Newly ordained Father Michael Willey celebrates Mass of thanksgiving By Bill Brewer Father Michael Willey, one of the Diocese of Knoxville’s three newest priests, was in good company for his second Mass at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Church in Cleveland on June 9. And so were St. Thérèse parishioners. Father …
Eucharistic Pilgrimage makes stop at basilica
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, …