Diocese readies for Bishop-elect Beckman and a historic moment By Jim Wogan and Emily Booker “The Bishops, established by the Holy Spirit, succeed the Apostles. They are ‘the visible source and foundation of unity in their own particular Churches.’ Helped by the priests, their co-workers, and by deacons, the bishops …
St. Patrick acquires land for parish expansion
Parishioners join Haggard family in generous gift to the Church in Morristown By Emily Booker Through generous gifts, St. Patrick Parish in Morristown has acquired 3.3 acres of land adjacent to the parish property to aid with parish expansion. The Haggard family donated 2.3 acres of land in memory of …
‘A vocation to love’
KDCCW retreat focuses on prayer, forgiveness, living as an image of God By Emily Booker The Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (KDCCW) held a one-day retreat for women in the Diocese of Knoxville on April 27 at All Saints Church in Knoxville. The retreat, “Come to the Table: A …
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Images of Christ
Two local artists named finalists in National Sacred Art exhibit By Emily Booker Picture Christ. What image comes to your mind? Sacred art forms our understanding of religious concepts, like who Christ is, and educates us on the faith, using rich imagery and symbolism to pass down stories and meaning. …
Looking at the Prayer Over the Offerings
The language of sacrifice and offering or oblation is prominent in this second proper prayer By Father Randy Stice Last month, I began a three-part series on the proper prayers of the Mass: the Collect, the Prayer Over the Offerings, and the Prayer After Communion, beginning with the Collect. In …
Parishes embrace Tenebrae
Moving service highlights the darkness present before Easter By Emily Booker Slow. Quiet. Dark. It can be difficult to step away from the busyness and noise of the world and to truly enter into a space that offers a stillness in order to draw you closer to God. If you …
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Announcing the Gospel
MAG Sisters celebrate 75 years with a Mass, opening of Holy Door By Emily Booker I trust in your mercy. Grant my heart joy in your salvation. — Psalm 13:6 It was a day of both mercy and joy on Dec. 15 when Las Misioneras del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus …
Generosity pours forth on Giving Tuesday
St. Albert the Great Parish, St. Joseph School in U.S. Top 100 for funds raised By Emily Booker Diocese of Knoxville parishioners began the season of giving in a robust way. #iGiveCatholic is an online giving initiative held in dioceses across the United States on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving every …
St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic’s village
Diocesan ministry bringing aboard partners to offer a full complement of health services for East Tennesseans By Emily Booker It’s often said, “It takes a village to raise a child.” But the need for a village doesn’t stop after childhood. Most everyone needs a village. And St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic …
Our brethren before us
Students learn that care for departed, their burial grounds are part of Christian life By Emily Booker A burial ground, be it a cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium, is an important part of a Catholic community. The Catechism says, “The bodies of the dead must be treated with respect and charity, …
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Sacred and southern
‘A High Lonesome Mass’ combines Mass settings and bluegrass style in joyful performance By Emily Booker By the sound of it, you may not have been sure if it was a Catholic Mass, an old-time Protestant revival, or a Rhythm and Roots stage, but it was certainly a sound glorifying …
Gatlinburg parishioner installed as NCCW province director
Sevierville resident Amelia Sweeney was recently installed as the National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) director for the Province of Louisville at the NCCW national convention in Salt Lake City. The NCCW acts through its members to support, empower, and educate all Catholic women in spirituality, leadership, and service. There …
