Caroline Caldwell Bowers, age 81, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 12. Mrs. Bowers was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Aileen Caldwell; her brother, Joseph Caldwell; and her dear cousin, Phillip Sharp. She is survived by her loving husband of over 61 …
Ronald McElhaney
Ronald John McElhaney, age 81, of Knoxville, passed away on Dec. 28 after living with Alzheimer’s for eight years. Mr. McElhaney was born on Dec. 23, 1943, in Oakland, Calif., and graduated from San Leandro High School, class of 1961. He attended the University of California-Berkeley and was in the …
Living their mission, welcoming foreigners
Missionary Sisters host closing celebration of 75th anniversary in Mexico By Blanca Primm In early December, seven members of the Diocese of Knoxville traveled to the city of Huamantla in the state of Tlaxcala, Mexico, to celebrate the closing of the Jubilee Year for the 75th anniversary of the founding …
Exaggerations and eucharistic miracles
It would be tragic for Catholics to try convincing the world of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist with unsubstantiated claims By Dr. Stacy Trasancos Crisis Magazine Two new forensic science papers raise concerns about eucharistic miracle investigations. The main author, Dr. Kelly Kearse, is a faithful Catholic, …
A new year of hope
Jubilee marks 2025 as extraordinary in the life of the Church By Bishop Mark Beckman The beginning of a new year is always a great time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the future. This new year of 2025 is an extraordinary one in the life …
Steve A. Popovich
Steve A. Popovich, age 83 of the Tellico community in Loudon, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 22. Mr. Popovich was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Popovich; his parents, Alec and Anna Popovich; his brothers, Chuck, Mike, John, and George Popovich; and his sisters, Helen Popovich, Ellen Popovich, Ann …
Robert M. Ernst
Robert “Bob” Marion Ernst passed away on Nov. 7 after courageously enduring a series of chronic illnesses. Born in New Orleans, Mr. Ernst lived there for much of his life before moving to Knoxville in 2001. He is survived by his devoted wife, Kathleen Jablonski Ernst; his children, Katie, Rob …
Popular piety is ‘a precious treasure’
Pilgrimages, Stations, and the rosary extend but do not replace the Church’s liturgical life By Father Randy Stice All of the Church’s activities are directed to our holiness and God’s glory, and this is most efficaciously achieved in the liturgy, “and especially from the Eucharist,” from which, as a font, …
God sends one to be the hope of another
In this Jubilee Year, perhaps we can be the answer someone has longed for but given up on By George Valadie A belated welcome to 2025! And welcome to this year of Jubilee; this year of hope and the grace that comes from spreading it! I know we’re just a …
A special disposition of grace
SEEK25 conference was inspirational regardless of the season of life you’re in By Claire Collins It had been five years since I last attended the Fellowship of Catholic University Students’ SEEK conference. After spending three years as a missionary with FOCUS, my husband and I went back to SEEK in …
Mary Mitter
Mary Madonna Mitter, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on Jan. 5 at the age of 87. Mrs. Mitter, who was born in Detroit on May 30, 1937, lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service. She resided in the warm community of …
Lawrence L. Dietz
Lawrence Lester Dietz, age 88, passed away peacefully on Dec. 19 in Knoxville. A proud graduate of St. Ignatius High School and John Carroll University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1958, Mr. Dietz exemplified dedication academically and personally. His commitment to serving his country was evident during his …
