He tells those attending the event that ‘we have to have a vibrant, living connection with Jesus’ By Claire Collins Bishop Mark Beckman traveled to Chattanooga on March 26 to give a Lenten retreat at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, welcoming both OLPH and Basilica of Sts. Peter and …
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Richard H. Hunley
Richard Hooper Hunley, age 78, died March 31 at his home in Knoxville. Mr. Hunley was a kind and gregarious man who loved golf, grilling, music, the beach, football, “The Andy Griffith Show,” vanilla ice cream, making people laugh, and, above all, his family. Mr. Hunley was born on Oct. …
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Valeria M. Baker
Valeria “Val” M. Baker passed away in Crossville on April 25 at the age of 95. Mrs. Baker was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She loved to do crafts and was a quilting queen. She was very devoted to her church and her religion. She leaves behind …
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Marilyn Joyce Mack
We are sad to announce that on April 15, at the age of 81, Marilyn Joyce Mack of Loudon passed away. In the sacred silence of farewell, Marilyn Joyce is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the …
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James E. Landsman
James Emanuel Landsman, affectionately known as Jim to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 10 in Knoxville due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. Mr. Landsman, who was born on May 22, 1944, in Baltimore, spent 80 remarkable years building a legacy of love, service, and unwavering dedication …
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Colin Lee Kamperman
Colin “Coke” Lee Kamperman passed away at home on March 14 after a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by family. Dr. Kamperman was born on April 7, 1930, to O. Carl and Laura D. Kamperman of Ellwood City, Pa. He graduated from Ellwood City High School in 1947 and Geneva …
‘The pope chosen for us’
Pray the Holy Father may be for us a true shepherd after the Lord’s own heart By Bishop Mark Beckman Earlier this month as I was sitting at my desk, the bells of our cathedral church began to chime joyously. Glancing at my watch, I noticed it was shortly after …
Diocese of Knoxville joyfully welcomes His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Bishop Mark Beckman of the Diocese of Knoxville expresses profound joy and gratitude upon the announcement from the Vatican. “We are filled with immense gratitude to the Holy Spirit for guiding the College of Cardinals in selecting Pope Leo XIV to lead our Catholic Church,” said Bishop Beckman. “The faithful …
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Catholic Charities of East Tennessee celebrates partners with Chattanooga, Knoxville events
Supporters of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee and its many ministries serving those in need and in vulnerable situations gathered in Chattanooga on March 27 and in Knoxville on March 6 to see the work the Diocese of Knoxville social-services agency has performed over the past year. Bishop Mark Beckman …
Girls basketball coach Travis Mains named new leader of KCHS boys
Knoxville Catholic High School announced March 12 that Travis Mains will take the reins as the next head basketball coach of the Fighting Irish boys basketball program. Mr. Mains has been the head varsity girls basketball coach at Knoxville Catholic since 2020 and has taken the Lady Irish to the …
Knights host regional free-throw contest at St. Mary-Oak Ridge
The Knights of Columbus held their East Tennessee Regional Basketball Free Throw Contest on Feb. 25, hosted by Father McRedmond Council 3175 at St. Mary Parish in Oak Ridge. The participants were winners of local contests held by Council 3175, Ted Denning Jr. Council 8781 at St. John Neumann Parish …
Bishop Beckman to celebrate Mass for Notre Dame Church’s 70th anniversary
A celebration of the 70th anniversary of the dedication of Notre Dame Church in Greeneville is set for Sunday, April 27, with Bishop Mark Beckman presiding at a bilingual Mass at 4 p.m., followed by a dinner and dance at the Eastview Recreation Center near Notre Dame. The parish will …
