Knights of Columbus Cor initiative bolsters faith

Formation, prayer, fraternity at the heart of program with Diocese of Knoxville ties By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News When Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly, leader of more than 2 million Knights of Columbus members worldwide, met with Pope Francis at the Vatican in April, he shared an insight about the era …

Nashville Diocese: school shooting ‘sad, shocking,’ prayers being urged

By OSV News Officials of the Diocese of Nashville called news of a mass shooting and loss of life at a private Christian school in the city on March 27 heartbreaking and “deeply sad and shocking” and urged prayers for the victims and their families. Six individuals, including three children, …

The keys to heaven

Pope, priests emphasize to faithful that showing love, mercy are vital to entering kingdom of God By Catholic News Service and The East Tennessee Catholic As Christians await their death and the final judgment of God, the Gospel tells them what they must do to be welcomed into heaven: love …

A unique music ministry

Hillbilly Thomists bluegrass band performs for Knights on Opry stage By Katie Peterson Catholic News Service As a boy growing up in the Nashville area, Chris Gautsch never expected to perform on the most well-known stage in the city — the Grand Ole Opry — especially after becoming a Dominican …

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Pope: Catholics need better understanding of the Mass

By Cindy Wooden Catholic News Service The “sense of mystery” and awe Catholics should experience at Mass is not one prompted by Latin or “creative” elements added to the celebration, but by an awareness of the sacrifice of Christ and His real presence in the Eucharist, Pope Francis said. “Beauty, …

Kentuckian’s post-hurricane help spurs ‘Cajun Chefs’ to aid tornado victims

Diocese of Owensboro continues recovery efforts for western Kentucky areas devastated by December storms By Elizabeth Wong Barnstead Catholic News Service Those who have experienced a natural disaster are all too familiar with the timeline of public response. “The media, people come … then everyone pulls out,” said Sarah Hayden-Thomas, …

What is Catholic Church teaching on organ donation?

By Catholic News Service What is the Catholic Church’s position on donating body parts for medical science? The answer can be divided into two parts: post-mortem transplants and those from living donors. Gifts from a donor who has clearly died, either to a living recipient or to scientific research, is …

Bishop finds inspiration in rubble after blaze at Catholic Charities of ET

By Dennis Sadowski Catholic News Service Flashlight in hand, Bishop Richard F. Stika was walking through the fire-damaged administrative offices of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee when he came across a small wooden crucifix hanging on a wall with a rosary draped over it. Bishop Stika was inspired to see …

40 Days for Life fall campaign underway in over 1,000 cities

Diocese of Knoxville joins rest of the country in prayerful vigil for the victims of abortion       By Catholic News Service The national 40 Days for Life organization launched its fall campaign Sept. 22, with volunteers in over 1,000 cities across the country planning to pray, fast, and hold vigils outside …

Cardinal injured, priest dead in Haiti earthquake

More than 2,000 killed in disaster as Catholic Church responds with emergency aid By ACI Prensa and Catholic News Service Cardinal Chibly Langlois, bishop of Les Cayes in Haiti and president of Haiti’s Bishops’ Conference, was injured while a Catholic priest died early in the morning of Aug. 14 after …

Eucharistic Revival

National Church event places added emphasis on the Eucharist at all levels     By Maria Wiering/Catholic News Service Catholics can expect added emphasis on the Eucharist at all levels of the Church beginning next summer, culminating in a large-scale national event in 2024. Auxiliary Bishop Andrew H. Cozzens of St. Paul …

Distressed kayaker rescued by Paulists during lake outing

Seminarians, priests at retreat aboard floating Tiki bar are lifesavers on New York’s Lake George Catholic News Service/Catholic News Agency This is a typical story about Paulist Fathers, a floating Tiki bar, and a kayaker. It all started when Greg Barrett, a captain for Tiki Tours, offered the Paulist Fathers—two …