Harold “Hal” Goans died peacefully at his home in Oak Ridge on Sept. 4. Mr. Goans was born on May 25, 1936, in Clinton to the late Charles and Lillian Goans. He served in the U.S. Air Force for four years. He met and married his wife, Rita, in 1958 …
The culmination of the sacraments of initiation
Pope Francis: baptism, confirmation, and first Communion ‘form a single saving event’ By Father Randy Stice In recent columns, we have explored the relationship between the Eucharist and the other sacraments. In the final column in this series, we will look at the Eucharist as the culmination of the sacraments …
Staying true to your faith
UT-C students engage with Bishop Beckman at Mass, dinner By Maggie Parsons In continuing to share his gratitude with communities around the Diocese of Knoxville, Bishop Mark Beckman celebrated Mass at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Catholic Center on Sept. 10, preaching to the students about staying true to their faith …
Katherine Kon
Katherine Kon, age 102, of Deer Lodge, passed away comfortably in her sleep on Oct. 5 at Life Care Center of Wartburg. Ms. Kon was born in Lancing on Dec. 25, 1922. She was always honored to share the same birthday with Jesus. In life, she enjoyed putting puzzles together, …
A Loving Option Adoption—living the Gospel of life
A Loving Option Adoption—living the Gospel of life By Beth Schmitt On Sept. 20, I was privileged to be a member of a team of volunteers that organized and hosted the second annual Barn Dance to raise funds for Catholic Charities of East Tennessee’s (CCETN) adoption ministry, A Loving Option …
Fr. James N. Miller
Father James Norman Miller, a retired priest of the Diocese of Nashville who served as the pastor of St. Mary of the Seven Sorrows Church in downtown Nashville for 31 years, died on Oct. 5 in Nashville at the age of 92. A funeral Mass, celebrated by Bishop J. Mark …
Fairfield Glade parishioners visit Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos homes
A group of parishioners from St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade traveled to Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos homes in Cuernavaca and Miacatlán, Mexico, in June. The group led a vacation Bible school for 70 children ages 6-11, which included Bible stories, skits, songs, and crafts. They also organized pickleball, …
FBI investigating 2024 fire at Holy Ghost Church
The Federal Bureau of Investigation is looking into a fire that occurred at Holy Ghost Church, WATE-TV reported, citing information from the Knoxville Police Department and Knoxville Fire Department. On Sept. 9, the Knoxville Police Department asked for the public’s help identifying three people of interest in the Aug. 11, …
Diocese of Knoxville names chief financial officer
The Diocese of Knoxville has named Guy Scheiwiller as the diocesan chief financial officer. Mr. Scheiwiller’s appointment is effective Oct. 1. He was hired following a dedicated search and extensive interview process that began earlier in the summer. Mr. Scheiwiller brings with him a wealth of experience in financial and …
Deacon Hicks Armor invested at Order of the Fleur de Lis ceremony
Deacon Hicks Armor was invested with the Knight Commander Cross of the Order of the Fleur de Lis on Aug. 23 at St. Mary of the Springs Church in Hot Springs, Ark. Deacon Armor was joined with three clergy and nine lay commanders being invested. The deacon and wife Vicki …
Mark J. Finucane
Mark J. Finucane, a dedicated public servant with the Johnson City Fire Department, elite athlete, and devoted husband, passed away peacefully on Aug. 31 at his home in Johnson City. He was 68. Mr. Finucane was born on Nov. 25, 1956, in Buffalo, N.Y. His dedication to excellence and talent …
Fred W. Hall
Fred W. (Bill) Hall passed away peacefully on Sept. 4 at his home in Lenoir City. He was 84. Born in Knoxville on Jan. 15, 1941, Mr. Hall attended Knoxville Catholic High School and the University of Tennessee. He married the love of his life, Javonne Parker, in 1961 and …