East Tennessee pilgrims recall taking part in the Jubilee of Hope The East Tennessee Catholic On Jan. 6, the feast of the Epiphany, Pope Leo XIV closed the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica, officially marking the end of the Holy Year and the Jubilee of Hope. Pope Francis had …
Many tongues, one prayer
An annual multilingual rosary unites the faithful to pray for migrants and refugees By Emily Booker It was an evening of sacred prayer, inspiring song, and joyful celebration as faithful Catholics, representing dozens of cultures and backgrounds, gathered to pray for migrants and refugees at the fourth annual multilingual …
Look, listen, and learn
Diocesan-wide survey guides the diocese’s focus for the future By Emily Booker The Diocese of Knoxville has just concluded the largest survey of the faithful in its history. With 100 percent participation among the parishes, the survey results paint a detailed sketch of the Catholic Church in East Tennessee and …
Consecrated virgins hold U.S. convocation in Diocese of Knoxville
By Emily Booker The United States Association of Consecrated Virgins (USACV) held its national convocation in Gatlinburg June 27-30. Some 30 consecrated virgins from all across the nation, including Hawaii, gathered for learning, prayer, and fellowship. Consecrated virginity is the oldest form of consecrated life in the Catholic Church. A …
KDCCW introduces program to recognize young women
Golden Rose Award promotes leadership, spirituality, and service to community By Emily Booker The Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women has introduced a new program in the diocese to recognize young women who display leadership, spirituality, and service in their parish and community. The National Council of Catholic Women’s Golden …
Pilgrims of hope
Jubilee Year is focus of KDCCW Convention at St. Mary-Johnson City By Emily Booker Women from across East Tennessee made a pilgrimage to the northeast corner of the state for the biennial Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (KDCCW) Convention April 24-26 at St. Mary Church in Johnson City, hosted …
For the beauty of our earth
Bishop Beckman celebrates the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’ By Emily Booker One of Pope Francis’ enduring legacies will be his focus on care for creation, wise stewardship of resources, and upholding human dignity. This year marks a decade since the release of his encyclical Laudato Si’ or “Praise Be …
St. John Neumann holds 14th Ponytail Drive
Students and adults donate hair to help children who have lost theirs due to cancer or other reasons St. John Neumann School in Farragut held its 14th annual Ponytail Drive on Feb. 28 as students, faculty members, and family donors supported children who have lost hair because of cancer, alopecia, …
Greene community works together in a time of crisis
Notre Dame parishioners assist in a variety of ways By Emily Booker Alma Vasquez was at her home in Chuckey, on the border of Greene and Washington counties, on the morning of Sept. 26. She had been planning to attend a funeral in Mountain City that afternoon. Although the morning …
Bishops’ letter on Appalachia marks 50 years
Pastoral addresses region’s social, economic, environmental needs By Emily Booker From St. Francis of Assisi’s Canticle of Creation, which celebrates 800 years this year, to Pope Francis’ encyclical Laudato Si’, which marks 10 years in 2025, the Church has a long tradition of promoting the dignity of the human person, …
An ET parish with presidential ties
In Andrew Johnson, 19th-century Catholics found an ally, support By Emily Booker As the nation prepares to transition from its 46th president to president No. 47, history is telling us that one parish in East Tennessee had a U.S. president to thank for its establishment. President Andrew Johnson, whose birthday …
Cathedral chosen to host Alpha focus group
Selected teens offer feedback on a video series that will impact future Alpha releases around the world By Emily Booker The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus was recently selected as the only U.S. location to host a special focus group for Alpha, a program that offers a …