The Catholic Dads board of directors recently presented a $750 check as the first of the organization’s new School Support Grants to the leadership of Sacred Heart Cathedral School in Knoxville. The grant program, which launched in January, allocates resources for schools in the Diocese of Knoxville to assist with …
Men’s Emmaus to be held in diocese
Spiritual gathering at Christ Prince of Peace center set for April 24-26 The East Tennessee Catholic Registration is now open for the first Men’s Emmaus in East Tennessee. The event will be at Christ Prince of Peace Retreat Center in Benton April 24-26. The Emmaus Retreat is based on the …
The large role Scripture plays in Mass
The liturgy—including prayers, songs, and kneeling— is ‘totally permeated by the Word of God’ By Father Randy Stice If you attend Mass regularly, you probably know more Scripture than you realize. In addition to the readings in the Liturgy of the Word, much of the Mass is drawn from Scripture: …
Dr. John T. Whitehead
Dr. John Thomas Whitehead, age 79, of Johnson City passed away peacefully on Jan. 27 at the Abundant Christian Living Community after a brief illness. Dr. Whitehead was born into the loving home of John and Adele Whitehead in Buffalo, N.Y., on a hot summer day on July 29, 1946. …
John Ramaglia
John Vincent Ramaglia Sr., 75, passed away peacefully in his Washburn home on Jan. 8 surrounded by family. Mr. Ramaglia was born in 1950 to Thelma and John Ramaglia. He married the love of his life, Denise, in 1971. Mr. Ramaglia loved to go fishing, go swimming in the river, …
Sin ‘is not the end of the story’ for us
The grace received in the sacrament of reconciliation is powerful and transformative By Deacon Bob Hunt I am a sinner. There’s no use beating around the bush. Yes, I am a Catholic. I am a Catholic husband, and a Catholic father, and a Catholic grandfather. I am even an ordained …
Joan Smith
Joan Smith, beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away in early February. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, Ron Smith. She is survived by her four children, three grandchildren, and two great-grandchildren. A funeral Mass for Mrs. Smith was held on March 2 at St. Thomas the …
The magic of a candy jar and a listening ear
Sharing time with students might be the enduring legacy of Catholic schools By George Valadie It’s a simple candy dish, but it’s like it has magical, magnetic powers. I don’t understand it … but I do love it. In the interest of full disclosure—and please don’t tell her I’m giving …
The hunger for more
NDHS hosts Made for More, a tribute to Theology of the Body By Maggie Parsons World-renowned speaker on Theology of the Body Christopher West and his supporting musician, Mike Mangione, brought St. John Paul II’s teachings to life as their live event Made for More came to Notre Dame High …
Wesley Rucker
Wesley Hazen “Wes” Rucker, a Knoxville native and beloved sports journalist whose life was defined by devotion to his family, community, and the stories he told, died on Feb. 19. He was 43. Above all else, Mr. Rucker was a husband and father. He often wrote and spoke of the …
Light has dawned
Record Rite of Election shows God’s presence in the Church in East Tennessee By Bishop Mark Beckman The days of Lent had just dawned when great numbers of people gathered at our Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus from all across our diocese. Every pew was filled and …
Dr. John McElligott
Dr. John McElligott, fondly known as “Dr. John,” a physician, veteran, educator, entrepreneur, and one of the trucking industry’s most devoted health advocates, passed away on Feb. 15 at the age of 80, leaving behind a life defined by resilience, faith, and unwavering service to others. Born on Sept. 17, …