Diocese, cathedral parish are consecrated to the Sacred Heart of Jesus By Emily Booker The fire of Jesus’ love is burning brightly in East Tennessee. On June 12, the solemnity of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Father David Boettner, rector of the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of …
Peace, unity, and love
Women’s event at St. Mary Church in Athens showcases CCW growth in the Chattanooga Deanery By Emily Booker The Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (KDCCW) held its spring event for women of the diocese, “Peace, Unity, and Love,” on April 18 at St. Mary Church in Athens, co-hosted by …
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One nation under God
Celebrate America’s 250th with consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus By Emily Booker As America prepares to celebrate its semiquincentennial, many Catholics are using the celebration as an opportunity to pray for the nation and entrust it to God’s mercy. From the entire country down to individual homes, American …
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Seven last words
Cathedral hosts ecumenical service, bringing faiths together By Emily Booker “Were you there when they crucified my Lord?” On Good Friday, April 3, at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, Christians of different backgrounds joined together to reflect on the Lord’s Passion and the last words of …
‘Moments of grace and unity’
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, …