Katie Helms performs at Church events around the area in memory of a son who passed away By Dan McWilliams Bagpiper Katie Helms can be seen playing at many Knoxville-area Church events, and she says her goal is simply to “make a joyful noise.” “That’s what the Scripture says to …
Knights Cup features lacrosse action aplenty
By Dan McWilliams There was no shortage of lacrosse action in late April at Knoxville Catholic High School’s Blaine Stadium, and proceeds benefited Catholic Charities of East Tennessee. “The expanded three-day Knights Cup Lacrosse Tournament, held April 25-27 at KCHS, was clearly the most successful of the 16 athletic events …
St. Patrick Parish celebrates 60th anniversary
Morristown parishioners turn out in full to fete church’s history, pastor’s silver jubilee By Dan McWilliams A double celebration took place at St. Patrick Church in Morristown on May 19. The parish turned 60 years old in May, and its pastor of six years, Father Patrick Brownell, marked the 25th …
KCHS holds Spring Athletic Signing Day
Knoxville Catholic High School held its Spring Athletic Signing Day on May 8 in the gymnasium. Fourteen student athletes signed letters of intent that will chart their academic and athletic careers. Family, friends, and coaches joined the students as they formally committed to their colleges and universities. The following were …
Impact of Notre Dame Cathedral fire felt in East Tennessee
By Dan McWilliams The fire at the Cathedral of Notre Dame in Paris on April 15 had reverberations around the Christian world, and some of them touched the Diocese of Knoxville. Bishop Richard F. Stika held a press conference the day after the fire and fielded several questions from local …
‘It’s about church’
Chrism Mass brings together East Tennessee faithful By Dan McWilliams The 2019 Chrism Mass, No. 11 for Bishop Richard F. Stika, was a celebration of priestly fidelity, of the blessing of the oils used throughout the Church year, and of new and ongoing vocations to the priesthood and religious life. …
Funeral Mass celebrated for Fr. Michael Jennings
Diocese of Knoxville priest served several parishes from 1986-2013 By Dan McWilliams Father Michael Jennings, who served for many years as pastor of Blessed Sacrament in Harriman and St. Henry in Rogersville, died Friday, Jan. 25, in Rogersville. He was 76. Michael Thomas Jennings was born Nov. 3, 1942, in …
Trail Life USA program for boys is new to DOK
By Dan McWilliams There’s a new organization in the Diocese of Knoxville that falls under the Scouting umbrella. Trail Life USA now has a troop based out of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga. Trail Life is a Christian-based program for boys, similar to the Christian-based American …
Bishop presents Scout awards at annual Mass
By Dan McWilliams Youth and adults were honored March 9 at the annual Bishop’s Scouting Mass and dinner at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. Boy and Girl Scouts, American Heritage Girls, and Trail Life boys attended the 5 p.m. vigil Mass. “To all those involved in …
Fourth Knights Cup Lacrosse Tournament set
By Dan McWilliams The fourth annual Knights Cup Lacrosse Tournament at Knoxville Catholic High School, set for Thursday through Saturday, April 25-27, will feature an NAIA conference final-four tournament as well as plenty of prep and youth action. “Lacrosse is the fastest-growing sport in East Tennessee and the entire country,” …
State bishops back Human Life Protection Act
But legislators pass ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban despite misgivings expressed by bishops, Tennessee Right to Life By Dan McWilliams The state House of Representatives passed a “heartbeat” abortion ban March 7 despite the concerns expressed by the Tennessee state bishops and Tennessee Right to Life that it would not pass legal …
Dedication day
St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish outgrows the carport and storefront, celebrates move into church Story and photography by Dan McWilliams An overflow crowd witnessed Bishop Richard F. Stika dedicate the new St. Teresa of Kolkata Church on Feb. 2 in Maynardville, just seven years after the parish’s first humble gathering …