Father Gerard Tully embraces Mother Mary after leaving Ma Bell Father Gerard Tully, CSP, is the associate pastor at Immaculate Conception Church in Knoxville, his first assignment in the southern United States. He has served in Arizona, Texas, Oregon, Rome, and Canada. Father Tully was the elder of two sons …
TN4Life Banquet puts spotlight on pregnancy-support centers
More than 200 supporters filled the Ron Ramsey Regional Agricultural Center in Blountville to capacity on Oct. 3 for the annual TN4Life Banquet benefiting East Tennessee pregnancy-support centers and their mission of providing life-affirming services to women, children, and families. The evening began with guests browsing a variety of silent-auction items displayed throughout the facility, including an ATV. Peter Nelson, president of TN4Life and master of ceremonies, welcomed attendees, introduced honored guests, and recognized the individuals, businesses, and organizations represented through the banquet’s 29 sponsored tables. The dinner blessing was given by Deacon Mike Jacobs of St. Mary Parish in Johnson City before guests enjoyed a meal of filet mignon, baked potato, salad, and dessert. Following dinner, keynote speaker Deacon Frank Fischer of St. Dominic Parish in Kingsport delivered a message emphasizing the importance of supporting women and families facing challenging pregnancy-related decisions. He highlighted the critical role pregnancy support... Read more →