Judith Erickson DiStefano, age 63, passed away peacefully on March 1 at Sacred Grounds Hospice House. Mrs. DiStefano was born on Feb. 27, 1962, in Milford, Conn., to Eric and Sheila Erickson, and was a proud resident of Knoxville. She was a 1980 graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School and …
In-service held for implementation of National Pastoral Plan
Diocesan training for the Hispanic/Latino Ministry program attracts faithful By Blanca Primm “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19) On March 22, an event was held that brought together more than 170 parishioners who, in coordination with their pastors, came from 19 parishes across the Diocese of …
A prayer for everyone this Easter season
St. Paul: ‘May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing’ By Deacon Bob Hunt “We are an Easter people,” St. Augustine of Hippo proclaimed, “and ‘Alleluia’ is our song!” As we approach Easter Sunday and the celebration of the resurrection of our Lord, our …
Bishop Beckman announces priest, deacon assignments
The East Tennessee Catholic Bishop Mark Beckman has announced new assignments for four priests and two deacons serving in the Diocese of Knoxville. The bishop has appointed Father Mark Schuster pastor of St. John Neumann Parish in Farragut and Father Adam Royal pastor of St. Alphonsus Parish in Crossville effective …
Holy Week wasn’t so ‘holy’ for everyone
But the torture and betrayal of those days call us to live a life that is By George Valadie I can’t know for sure, but I’m thinking it will likely be Holy Week when this column arrives at your home. At the risk of being scandalous, and possibly excommunicated, I’ve …
Diocese puts on the green for St. Patrick’s Parade
Knoxville’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade processed down Gay Street on Saturday, March 15, as a large clan of Irish fans turned out for the annual celebration that benefits Catholic Charities of East Tennessee. Green attire was abundant, and even Bishop Mark Beckman (pictured right) donned a splash of emerald and …
Celebrating Holy Week
May the joy of the Risen Lord fill your hearts this Easter season By Bishop Mark Beckman Dear Brothers and Sisters, Holy Week marks the central week of our liturgical year. Each year we commemorate the sacred events that mark our entrance into the great Christian Passover. The week begins …
St. Joseph boys basketball team wins title
The Bulldogs finish 27-2 as they capture the Knoxville Independent School League tourney crown The East Tennessee Catholic The varsity boys basketball team at St. Joseph School secured the Knoxville Independent School League Division 2 championship on Feb. 6 with a 48-46 victory over Berean Christian School, avenging last year’s …
Chesterton Academy Sidewalk Chalk Festival returns March 29
The Chesterton Chalk Madonnari/Sidewalk Chalk Festival and Competition returns Saturday, March 29, to raise funds for the fine arts department at Chesterton Academy in Knoxville. The event is set for 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. at the school at 217 Fox Road, Knoxville. Jim Dodson of Dogwood Arts (last year’s …
Pilgrims of Hope
Charitable grants are now available to Diocese of Knoxville parishes By Allison DiGennaro The Pope Francis Charitable Trust Fund exists to support and accelerate charitable outreach at the parish level in the Diocese of Knoxville. The fund provides matching grants to parishes to foster local, parish-based charitable works. The Pope …
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The Holy Fathers on the gifts of the Spirit
Confirmation allows us to experience a ‘personal Pentecost’ that leads to new life in the Spirit By Father Randy Stice In last month’s column, I looked at how the sacrament of confirmation fulfilled Bishop Mark Beckman’s prayer for a new Pentecost and his desire to equip our young people. Confirmation …
John T. Greene
John Thomas Greene, 83, of Lake Ozark and St. Peters, Mo., died peacefully on Jan. 30 after a struggle with Parkinson’s disease dementia. Mr. Greene had practiced law in his hometown of Knoxville for many years before moving in 2007 to Missouri, where his wife, fellow Knoxvillian Kay Henderson Greene, …
