Notre Dame Parish in Greene-ville held vacation Bible school every Wednesday night in June that concluded with a Water Day on July 1. The VBS theme this year was “Cool Kingdom Party: Mary Leads Me Closer to Jesus.” The parish hall was turned into the Castle of Notre Dame with …
St. Joseph student places second in Paulist Fathers’ essay contest
In advance of the nation’s milestone anniversary on July 4, the Paulist Fathers held an America 250 Essay Contest for seventh- and eighth-grade Catholic school students. The entrants were asked to answer the following question: “How does your Catholic faith shape the way you live in the United States, and …
Immaculate Conception Parish holding 17th annual Irish Fest
Immaculate Conception Parish in downtown Knoxville will celebrate Irish heritage with its 17th annual Irish Fest on the Hill, scheduled for 4 to 10 p.m. on Saturday, Aug. 8. Those attending may enjoy Irish food, drinks, dessert, and music and take part in a silent auction. A Gaelic games demonstration …
Experiencing People of Hope
Traveling museum visiting Chattanooga, Knoxville to share stories of Catholic Charities The East Tennessee Catholic A traveling museum that shares the stories of people who help and are helped by Catholic Charities will be visiting the Diocese of Knoxville in early August, with stops scheduled in Chattanooga and Knoxville. Catholic …
Patricia Schaefer
On June 22, Patricia Elizabeth Schaefer left this world to be with her beloved husband, Phil. Mrs. Schaefer, known warmly as Pat, was born in Baltimore as one of nine children. She was raised in a three-story brownstone just a couple of blocks from her church and school, The Shrine …
St. Jude, Notre Dame alumnus chosen in 14th round of MLB draft
Wofford College right-handed pitcher Alec Bouchard, a graduate of St. Jude School and Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, was selected in the 14th round as the 407th overall pick by the Minnesota Twins in the Major League Baseball First-Year Player Draft on July 12. Mr. Bouchard, a junior pitcher …
Remembering 250 and 49; trying to forget 35
Our history offers all sorts of stories needing all sorts of understanding By George Valadie Have you ever felt stupid? Or actually done stupid? As this year’s 250th-anniversary celebration of our country has reminded us again and again, just one of the remarkable geniuses of our forefathers was their emphasis …
Stephen Price
Stephen Frederick Price, age 72, of Farragut, passed away peacefully on June 8 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Price was born on Feb. 18, 1954, in Oak Ridge. He graduated from Bearden High School in Knoxville and later earned a degree in marketing from the University of Tennessee. It …
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A ‘monumental’ dedication
The East Tennessee Catholic Tennessee cemented its stature as a leading right-to-life state on June 24 when lawmakers and dignitaries dedicated the Monument to Unborn Children in Nashville on the Capitol grounds. The privately funded monument, eight years in the making, is reportedly the first one dedicated to victims of …
Ruth Montgomery Edwards
Ruth Ellen Montgomery Edwards, born on June 21, 1965, passed away on June 9 after a long and courageous battle with multiple sclerosis. Mrs. Edwards was a graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School class of 1983 and the University of Tennessee. She had a creative spirit and loved art, and …
St. Catherine of Siena and ‘the gentle light’
The doctor of the Church dedicated herself to God at age 6 and was ‘eager for’ the next Mass By Father Randy Stice In previous columns, I have introduced the eucharistic teaching of St. John Chrysostom, St. Francis of Assisi, and St. Thérèse of Lisieux. This month, I want to …
Pope Leo XIV’s Magnifica humanitas encyclical
On the use of AI, he urges us to reject the Babel model of progress without God By Deacon Bob Hunt Pope Leo XIV has released the first encyclical letter of his pontificate. Titled Magnifica humanitas (“Magnificent humanity” or MH), it is subtitled: “On Safeguarding the Human Person in the …