What you should know about the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus By Emily Booker A cathedral is more than a massive building, although it is that. It is more than a gathering spot, although it is that as well. A cathedral is the heart of a religious …
St. Michael Mission celebrates groundbreaking
The six-year-old growing community in Erwin hopes to be in its new multipurpose building by Easter Sunday By Emily Booker The newest building project in the Diocese of Knoxville demonstrates the joy and growth of the Catholic Church in East Tennessee, even in rural, mountainous parts of the region. St. …
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 …
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 …