The Challenge youth group at St. Mary Parish in Oak Ridge left St. Mary School’s Spanish teacher “in awe” after the group raised nearly $2,800 to help her with medical bills as she battles cancer. Darlene Adams was diagnosed with stage 3C ovarian cancer two years ago. The Challenge girls …
Hundreds attend retirement Mass for Monsignor Schmidt
Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul pastor-emeritus and Chattanooga native celebrated for decades of service to priesthood Prayers were made, a homily was preached, songs were sung, a standing ovation was given and heartfelt thanks were returned as a Mass in honor of Monsignor George Schmidt, who is retiring as …
More than 200 faithful take part in diocesan Rites of Election
Catechumens, candidates from deaneries gather for important step in faith journey to become Catholic Nearly 250 soon-to-be Catholics participated in this year’s Rite of Election of Catechumens and Call to Continuing Conversion of Candidates, an important step on their journey to joining the Church. “There were roughly 240 combined—catechumens and …
Vouchers, immigration among issues for Catholic Day on the Hill
Bishop Stika, Bishop Steib meet with Gov. Haslam, legislators on issues affecting state’s Catholics School vouchers were a popular subject in meetings Bishop Richard F. Stika and Memphis Bishop J. Terry Steib, SVD, had with Gov. Bill Haslam and legislators during the 17th annual Catholic Day on the …
Cathedral Mass marks fifth anniversary of Bishop Stika’s ordination
Bishop reflects on first five years leading Diocese of Knoxville, praises strong example set by St. Joseph On the fifth anniversary of his ordination and installation as the Diocese of Knoxville’s third shepherd, Bishop Richard F. Stika celebrated Mass at Sacred Heart Cathedral on March 19, which also is the …
Some 240 faithful take part in diocesan Rites of Election
More than 200 soon-to-be Catholics participated in this year’s Rite of Election of Catechumens and Call to Continuing Conversion of Candidates, an important step on their journey to joining the Church. “There were roughly 240 combined—catechumens and candidates,” said Sister Mary Timothea Elliott, RSM, director of the diocesan Office of …
Catholic Day on the Hill issues include school vouchers, immigration
NASHVILLE — School vouchers were a popular subject in meetings Bishop Richard F. Stika and Memphis Bishop J. Terry Steib, SVD, had with Gov. Bill Haslam and legislators at the 17th annual Catholic Day on the Hill in Nashville. Catholic Day on the Hill offers a chance for the faithful …
Celebrating the consecrated life
Bishop Richard F. Stika presided Feb. 9 at a Solemn Vespers held at Sacred Heart Cathedral in prayerful commemoration of the World Day for Consecrated Life. The evening prayer included exposition and benediction of the Blessed Sacrament. Assisting the bishop were Father Joe Reed of Sacred Heart and cathedral Deacons …
KCHS athletes commit to colleges on National Signing Day
Five Knoxville Catholic High School student athletes committed to play at the next level in a National Signing Day ceremony Feb. 5 in the school library. Offensive lineman Patrick McFall signed with East Tennessee State University. Track athlete Camille Baker committed to Missouri University of Science and Technology. Three soccer …
Bishop Stika leads 2014 diocesan Men’s Conference
More than 160 men assemble for daylong fellowship as bishop delivers address, answers questions Bishop Richard F. Stika was the keynote speaker for some 165 participants at “A Diocesan Men’s Conference: A Dialogue With Our Shepherd” that was held Jan. 11 at All Saints Church. The conference was presented by …
New book on Diocese of Knoxville history now available
A book chronicling the history of the Diocese of Knoxville, published on the occasion of the diocese’s 25th anniversary, is now available to East Tennessee Catholics. The illustrated History of the Diocese of Knoxville, a 160-page hardcover, tabletop book, was published by Éditions du Signe of Strasbourg, France. The book …
Bishop Stika leads 2014 diocesan Men’s Conference
Bishop Richard F. Stika spent a morning and afternoon with some 165 participants at A Diocesan Men’s Conference: A Dialogue With Our Shepherd on Jan. 11 at All Saints Church. The conference was presented by the All Saints Peter and Paul Society and by Sacred Heart Parish’s St. Joseph Society. …