Stewards of life

Catholic Church offers caring solutions to stem the rising tide of teen suicide By Emily Booker “God did not make death, and he does not delight in the death of the living. For he created all things that they might exist.” — Wisdom 1:13-14 Evan is a good kid — …

Catholic Charities director accepts Washington assignment

Sister Mary Christine Cremin to lead D.C. Religious Sisters of Mercy community By Emily Booker Sister Mary Christine Cremin, RSM, has served as executive director of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee for the past four years. But now she is stepping down from that position to take a new assignment …

Catholic Charities gains lawyer to direct immigration legal affairs

Chelsea Markham Lyle using law degree, passion for helping others to assist immigrants By Emily Booker Chelsea Markham Lyle, who is a program leader for Catholic Charities of East Tennessee’s Office of Immigrant Services in Chattanooga, has a passion for helping individuals and families through the immigration process. And now …

NDHS, St. Dominic environmental programs recognized

The schools were two of 10 winners in the Good Sports Always Recycle challenge and were honored in a Neyland Stadium ceremony St. Dominic School in Kingsport and Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga were recently recognized for their school environmental programs as two of the 10 winners of the …

New Music Commission formed to unify diocesan talents, resources

Group will promote ways for parish music ministers to collaborate By Emily Booker The Diocese of Knoxville Music Commission held its inaugural meeting on Sept. 16 at the Chancery. Music directors representing parishes and schools across the diocese gathered to discuss how they can share their resources and talents with …

Group exploring ways to re-establish Serra Club in Knoxville

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 …

 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, …