Father Joe Reed celebrates Sacred Heart Cathedral Mass to mark diocesan-wide appeal for vocations By Emily Booker Are you answering God’s call in your life? Are you helping others answer their call? A group in Knoxville is working to create a culture that grows and nourishes vocations in the Diocese …
Eclipse illustrates God’s creation to astronomers of all ages
The heavens are telling of the glory of God; and their expanse is declaring the work of His hands. – Psalm 19:1 When darkness descended on East Tennessee in the early afternoon of Aug. 21, astronomers of all ages looked to the sky to see the alignment of the moon …
Hungry for the faith
UT-Chattanooga students savor their education on Catholicism and Christianity; Bishop Stika offers a pep talk By Emily Booker Younger generations often are accused of being entitled, individualistic, and seeking instant gratification. There is worry that millennials and Gen Z are abandoning traditional customs, including their faith. But some young adults …
KDCCW tackles the theme ‘One World, One Concern’ for 2017 annual convention
Our Lady of Fatima in Alcoa is host to parish for convocation By Emily Booker The Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women gathered at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Alcoa for its annual convention May 4-6 to celebrate the theme: “One World, One Concern.” KDCCW members heard from Jeff …
Haiti mission is a labor of love for Diocese of Knoxville parishioners
Catholic medical community, parishes, donors making a difference in country hit hard by poverty, lack of resources By Emily Booker A pregnant woman rides a donkey down a dirt path. An elderly woman sits in the shade while her children and grandchildren work the fields. A group of men carry …
Our Lady of Fatima Parish hosting 28th annual Knoxville Diocesan CCW Convention
The 28th annual Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women Convention is set for May 4-6 at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Alcoa. Thursday’s schedule includes the memorial Mass celebrated by Bishop Richard F. Stika, a banquet, and keynote speaker Jeff Gardner of the Picture Christians Project. Friday’s events include …
Hundreds on hand for Catholic Charities fundraising dinners
Emerald O’ccasion clad in orange as Phillip Fulmer speaks; Chattanooga community leaders recognized By Emily Booker Catholic Charities of East Tennessee took center stage in Knoxville and Chattanooga as the leading regional social services agency held fundraising dinners in March that attracted hundreds of supporters, community leaders, and CCETN clients, …
Former Vols coach Phillip Fulmer to headline Emerald O’ccasion
Catholic Charities of East Tennessee’s 32nd annual fundraising dinner to be held March 9 at Knoxville Marriott Hotel The 32nd annual Emerald O’ccasion Catholic Charities fundraising dinner in Knoxville will be complemented with a dash of orange this year. Phillip Fulmer, unquestionably one of the biggest names in University of …
St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic salutes volunteers at appreciation luncheon
By Emily Booker St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic honored its many volunteers for their ministry of service on Nov. 7 with a volunteer appreciation Mass and luncheon at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Lenoir City. Father Bill Gahagan, pastor of St. Jude Parish in Helenwood, celebrated the Mass. “We come …
The Year of Mercy is an open door for St. Mary students
Oak Ridge parish school receives a lesson on Holy Doors during visit to Sacred Heart Cathedral By Emily Booker One goal of the Year of Mercy is to take extra time to contemplate the mystery of God’s love. The students of St. Mary School in Oak Ridge did just that …
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St. Thérèse is role model for Little Flowers Club for young girls
Our Lady of Fatima Parish starts chapter that encourages youth to grow in virtue By Emily Booker Young girls are growing a garden of virtues through the Little Flowers Club at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Named after St. Thérèse of Lisieux, known as “the Little Flower,” the Little Flowers …
Youth urged to be fearless in building God’s kingdom
Bishop Stika celebrates annual diocesan Mass for young people, asks them to be bold in their faith By Emily Booker The strong and energetic leadership within the youth ministry of the Diocese of Knoxville was celebrated on Sept. 10 with the annual diocesan Youth Mass and awards ceremony. Bishop Richard …