The eighth annual Knights Cup Lacrosse Tournament raised a record amount of almost $16,000 for Catholic Charities of East Tennessee’s Pregnancy Help Center and brought the all-time total in the event to more than $100,000. The tournament was held on April 18 at Knoxville Catholic High School’s Blaine Stadium and …
Keith Feltz
Keith Stephen Feltz, 72, of Maryville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 22 after a brief battle with cancer. Mr. Feltz was born on Oct. 19, 1953, to Edgar and Helen Nesslein Feltz and grew up in Perryville, Mo. He graduated from Perryville High School in 1972 …
‘I just don’t know if those babies are ready’
Moms and dads everywhere sharing the same fears and calling on the same Father By George Valadie Looking back, I think Madge moved in back in late January. The process took longer than you’d think given the fact she had so little to bring. We definitely had plenty of room; …
Synodal process becoming real for all of us
Diocese of Knoxville Synod gatherings set for September, November By Jim Wogan Over the past several years, I’ve watched the Catholic Church undertake one of the most ambitious efforts at renewal and consultation in modern history through the global Synod process. Now, here in East Tennessee, we are entering the …
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Bishop Beckman announces priest assignments
Fr. Scholz retiring, Fr. Cummins named Sacred Heart Cathedral rector The East Tennessee Catholic Bishop Mark Beckman has announced assignments for several priests in the Diocese of Knoxville and the retirement from active ministry of a long-serving pastor. The new assignments are effective July 1. Father Michael Cummins has been …
Capt. Edwin R. DuPont Jr.
The family of Capt. Edwin Robbins “Rory” DuPont Jr. is deeply saddened to announce his death on April 13. Capt. DuPont, 49, of Seymour, was born on Feb. 14, 1977, in Jacksonville, Fla., to Edwin R. DuPont Sr. and Blanche Burt DuPont. He was a third-generation U.S. Navy aviator. He …
Five Rivers Deanery Council of Catholic Women meets at St. Patrick
The Five Rivers Deanery Council of Catholic Women met recently at St. Patrick Church in Morristown. Representatives from the five affiliated parishes, Good Shepherd in Newport, Holy Trinity in Jefferson City, Notre Dame in Greeneville, St. Mary in Johnson City, and St. Patrick in Morristown were in attendance. President Susan …
From liturgy to land
Diocesan Care of Creation Commission gathers down on deacon’s farm By Brett McLaughlin “In the end, we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught.” – Baba Dioum Deacon Chad Shields is not your average …
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me
May peace fill every human heart and spread to all parts of the world By Bishop Mark Beckman One of the great joys of springtime for a bishop is the opportunity to journey about the diocese and celebrate the sacrament of confirmation for our young people. Here in East Tennessee …
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John Saucier
John R. Saucier was promoted to heaven on May 10. Mr. Saucier was born to George A. and Carmen (Tardif) Saucier in Lewiston, Maine, on Aug. 23, 1950. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elaine (Bussiere); his sister, Jane Saucier; children, James Saucier (wife Kathy) of Lewiston, …
An open letter to the Church’s newest members
Welcome! You are wanted, needed, and a gift to God and all who worship Him By Claire Collins I want to address my brothers and sisters in Christ who just came into full communion with the Catholic Church this past Easter or who are preparing to very soon. I want …
Catholic Dads nonprofit establishes scholarship for high-school students
Catholic Dads recently launched its School Support Grant program and now announces the establishment of its new Catholic Dads Scholarship. This one-time scholarship is intended to support outstanding Catholic students for whom the cost of Catholic high school presents a meaningful financial barrier. For the 2026 program, Catholic Dads will …