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 …
St. Vincent de Paul Society comes to the aid of East Tennesseans
In Year of Mercy, mercy is abundant at Good Shepherd Parish in Newport as the Church reaches out to those in need By Emily Booker When people find themselves in times of crisis, they often call on the Catholic Church. The St. Vincent de Paul Society at Good Shepherd Parish …
Summer vacations spent serving those in need
Youth groups take part in camps that lend helping hands in Chattanooga, Knoxville, and Newcomb By Emily Booker Summer may seem like a time when kids are sleeping in and relaxing, but lots of young Catholics used their summer vacations to serve the needy. Hundreds of teenagers from all over the …
Diocese’s newest deacons answer the call
Journey to the permanent diaconate proves very rewarding By Emily Booker It has been a long time journey for the men recently ordained to the permanent diaconate in the Diocese of Knoxville. Discerning the call from God, preparing for ordination, and balancing family and Church obligations take a lot of …
Holy Trinity funeral Mass held for parishioner Johna Morvant
By Emily Booker In times of tragedy and loss, Eastertide can be a reminder that death, though painful, is not an end. Johna J. Morvant, 49, died April 4 in a helicopter accident in Pigeon Forge along with her daughter, Peyton Rasmussen, 22; her son, Parker Rasmussen, 18; her daughter’s …
