Bishop Mark Beckman confirmed 21 youth, while six received their first Holy Communion, on March 21 at Notre Dame Church in Greeneville. The confirmation Mass was concelebrated by Notre Dame pastor Father Joseph Kuzhupil, MSFS, assisted by the parish’s Deacon Wil Johnson. Altar servers were Mike Munson, Connor Hartley, and …
St. Dominic School hosts breakfast for Kingsport Chamber of Commerce
St. Dominic School in Kingsport on the morning of April 10 welcomed members of the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce for a breakfast that offered a glimpse into the daily life and mission of the school. Guests were greeted by Kings-port mayor Paul Montgomery, and St. Dominic pastor Father Michael Cummins …
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The would-be case of Valadie vs. social media
It’s a sure-fire loser, but self-image and self-perception aren’t the same for all ages By George Valadie They’ve got me. I have to admit it, I’m addicted. It’s not tobacco, and it’s not alcohol. It’s not drugs or gambling or shopping at Amazon. But in this one area, I’m hooked, …
Bishop announces Chancery appointments
The East Tennessee Catholic Bishop Mark Beckman has announced appointments for key positions within the Chancery to serve the Diocese of Knoxville. Christine Lucheon has been named diocesan financial officer, effective March 16. Mrs. Lucheon’s appointment is for a five-year term. Mrs. Lucheon has nearly 28 years of experience in …
50 and still going strong
Tennessee Right to Life celebrates five decades as fight to protect the unborn continues The East Tennessee Catholic Tennessee Right to Life is marking a major milestone this year as the pro-life organization that began in 1976 when a small group of women sat at a kitchen table and decided …
Jeffrey MacDonald
Jeffrey Allen MacDonald, 71, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on March 12. He was the father of three, grandfather to 10, Uncle Jeffy to many nieces and nephews, and father figure to countless others. Mr. MacDonald attended St. Mary School, and then was a graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School, …
Who we are will reflect the choices we’ve made
Many forces oppose the Church, but it is up to the individual believer to live out the faith By Deacon Bob Hunt I have been reading about what journalists and sociologists are calling a “surge” in newfound faith among young people around the world. We are experiencing that at Holy …
Chattanooga hosts March for Life
More than 200 people attend rally and walk in support of all lives The East Tennessee Catholic Pro-life East Tennesseans finally had the opportunity to show their opposition to abortion en masse on March 14 as they took to the streets of Hamilton County for the Chattanooga March for Life. …
Vincent J. Senatore
Vincent John Senatore, 91, passed away peacefully on March 26 in Knoxville. Mr. Senatore, born in 1934 in San Francisco, was raised in the city he loved and carried its spirit with him throughout his life. Since August 2005, he had been a resident of Knoxville, where he lived with …
Ruth Coughlin
Ruth Cathcart Coughlin passed away on March 16 on her 103rd birthday. Her goal was to make it to that day, and it seemed quite fitting that she did—celebrating with a special Mass and family gathering at her home on the eve of her birthday, a final occasion that allowed …
Through the eyes of St. John Chrysostom
The saint understood the Eucharist and the ‘rich and luminous message’ it contains By Father Randy Stice “The Eucharist,” wrote St. John Paul II, “unfolds in a dynamic context of signs containing a rich and luminous message.”1 However, we do not always understand the luminous message contained in the words …
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Funeral Mass held for Father James K. Mallett
East Tennessean and longtime Diocese of Nashville pastor dies at age 84 The East Tennessee Catholic and the Tennessee Register Father James K. Mallett, a son of East Tennessee and a priest of the Diocese of Nashville, was laid to rest on April 1 at Mount Olivet Cemetery in his …