At the 2026 University of Notre Dame Alumni Leadership Conference, held on the campus in April, the Notre Dame Club of Chattanooga was named the 2026 Outstanding Club of the Year in its size classification. Though the club was nominated a number of times before, this was the first time …
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“Is he kidding? We get to stay here?!”
Memories of summer vacations are never the only thing we take home By George Valadie We love the beach. It wouldn’t be everybody’s choice for sure. But when we can, we do. And it goes without saying we’re beyond lucky to get to go a little more than we used …
A conversation of faith from the heart
Ecumenical dialogue brings together Catholics, other faiths in Chattanooga By Maggie Parsons What began as two friends having conversations about their differing faith perspectives developed into a friendly ecumenical dialogue to share with their community through the love of God. Four representatives of different faiths gathered on March 9 at …
We have all we need to live out our true purpose
God created us so that we ‘may come to share in the divine nature’ and return to Him By Deacon Bob Hunt Is there meaning to our lives? There are some who insist that life comes with no meaning. Any meaning to our lives is only given to our lives …
Notre Dame High School sets annual Alumni Weekend events
Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga has a number of events planned for its annual Alumni Weekend July 16-18. The 41st annual Irish Classic Golf Tournament is set for 1 p.m. Thursday, July 16, and 8:30 a.m. Friday, July 17, at WindStone Golf Club in Ringgold, Ga. Because of high …
2026 Diocesan Soccer Tournament is a success
Teamwork, fellowship are the real winners as men and women compete By Magdiel Argueta More than 250 people participated in the 2026 Diocesan Soccer Tournament held on May 31 at Victor Ashe Park in Knoxville. The tournament was sponsored by the Diocese of Knoxville Office of Youth, Young Adult, and …
To be Called by Name
Ministry initiative is aimed at growing vocations in the Diocese of Knoxville By Maggie Parsons Following the start of the Diocese of Knoxville Vocation Office’s Called by Name program, young people were invited to have conversations with priests and religious from around the diocese on discerning a vocation. The Chancery …
The eucharistic piety of St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Jesus ‘gave Himself to me in Holy Communion more frequently than I would have dared hope’ By Father Randy Stice In previous columns, we have looked at the eucharistic devotion and teaching of St. John Chrysostom, the Doctor of the Eucharist, and St. Francis of Assisi. This month, I want …
Making disciples of all nations
UT-Chattanooga students an active part of Church youth movement By Maggie Parsons In the Diocese of Knoxville, Chattanooga is seeing many hearts say yes to God in both parishes and schools. Father David Carter, rector of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga, is experiencing the great growth …
Truth, beauty, and relationship
Why people in East Tennessee are coming home to the Catholic Church By Deacon Jim Bello The Diocese of Knoxville welcomed nearly 1,100 adults into the Catholic Church during the 2025–26 catechetical cycle. The Rite of Election and Continuing Conversion, celebrated by Bishop Mark Beckman in February for those seeking …
Vernon Budde
Vernon Bernard Budde Jr., age 94, of Knoxville, passed away at his home on May 31. Mr. Budde was born on Aug. 2, 1931, to Vernon Bernard Budde Sr. and Pauline Buck Budde and he grew up in Paducah, Ky. Mr. Budde graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School in …
The joy of new life
The Lord is calling many, but He also needs our voices of invitation By Bishop Mark Beckman On June 6 a large and festive crowd filled our Cathedral Church to celebrate the ordination of a new priest for the Diocese of Knoxville, Father Daniel Cooper. The beauty and solemnity of …