When St. Jude Church and School in Chattanooga found themselves having to replace an aging heating and cooling system costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, the church sprang into action to raise funds. The Journey Together Again Capital Campaign was launched. Almost 20 years ago, a similar campaign, Journey Together, …
Changing of the guard in Notre Dame volleyball
Dan Clotfelter retires after seven years as head coach of the Lady Irish, and Laurie McGinley will succeed him After seven successful years wearing the green and gold and 17 years as a high school varsity coach, Dan Clotfelter has announced his retirement from coaching volleyball at Notre Dame High …
JaJuan Smith named KCHS boys basketball coach
The former University of Tennessee standout was an assistant coach for the Fighting Irish in the 2023-24 season Former University of Tennessee basketball player JaJuan Smith has been named the new boys basketball head coach at Knoxville Catholic High School. He met with his new team on the afternoon of …
Dr. Philip Schaefer
Dr. Philip William Schaefer, 89, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on March 11 with his family by his side. A native of Baltimore, Dr. Schaefer was born on Feb. 16, 1935, to John and Caroline Schaefer and was raised with six siblings, Jack, Jim, Ed, Bob, Peggy, and Steve. Dr. …
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Diocese navigates new step in Synod process
Dialogue sessions hosted during Lent; diocesan report will be sent to the Vatican By The East Tennessee Catholic When Pope Francis called the Church to synodality three years ago, no one guaranteed the path would be certain. In January, dioceses in the United States were made aware of an unexpected …
George Straton Polos
George Straton Polos, age 78, passed away on March 10. Mr. Polos was born in Houston on June 18, 1945. He enlisted in the Army in November 1965 during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Panama and was honorably discharged in November 1971. Mr. Polos graduated with a bachelor’s …
Building a culture of life
Diocesan faithful represented at Pro-Life Day on the Hill The East Tennessee Catholic As the Tennessee General Assembly prepares to adjourn the 2024 session this month, pro-life supporters in the Diocese of Knoxville hope lawmakers will adopt into law the Underage Abortion Trafficking Act that would strengthen efforts to tackle …
If you are Catholic, the Mass is ‘what you do’
The Mass is where we are saved, the purpose for which Jesus came, and where Jesus is lifted up By Deacon Bob Hunt In one of the most profound Old Testament passages, the prophet Jeremiah speaks of the Lord establishing a new covenant with His people. “The days are coming, …
Confirmation class at Notre Dame in Greeneville hosts Living Stations of the Cross on March 1
The confirmation class of Notre Dame Parish in Greeneville hosted the Friday-night Living Stations of the Cross during Lent as part of its annual retreat on March 1. Students carried the candles and processional cross from station to station in the church as the Way of the Cross was narrated. …
St. Mary School in Oak Ridge celebrates 25 years as an accredited institution
St. Mary School in Oak Ridge reached a significant milestone this school year. The 2023-24 year marks 25 years of the school being an accredited institution. While the education practices and standards and the accrediting organization’s name have changed (originally Southern Association of Colleges and Schools, then Advanced Ed, and …
The Collect: the prayer that begins Mass
All such prayers share a common structure and can teach us who God is and what to pray for By Father Randy Stice Every Mass is provided with three orations (prayers) proclaimed by the priest: the Collect at the beginning of the Mass, the Prayer over the Offerings, and the …
Rita Le’Cuyer Powers
Rita Darlene Le’Cuyer Powers left this world into the arms of her Savior on Feb. 19 peacefully surrounded by family. Mrs. Powers was born at home in Bradley, Ill. on Aug. 28, 1928, to Paul and Thelma Le’Cuyer. She soon moved to Kankakee, Ill., where she graduated as valedictorian of …
