A benefit concert May 17 scheduled to raise funds for a new vehicle for the St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic that serves Cumberland County had to be canceled because of weather. The goal was to raise money to assist with the purchase of a new clinic bus and to fund medical …
To trust in the big things, we must start small
Let every moment of every day be a radical act of trusting completely in God By Claire Collins Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” (Proverbs 3:5). What does it mean to trust? If you’re like me, trust has been a hard concept to nail down. I’ve mostly seen …
Richard J. Penpek
Richard “Rick” John Penpek, 63, of Knoxville passed away on May 17 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Penpek was born on Oct. 7, 1960, in Erie, Penn., to Marie Mele Penpek and Richard Frank Penpek. He received his bachelor’s degree in administration of justice from Pennsylvania State …
Two keystones of Catholic moral tradition
They are the intrinsic dignity of the human person and the social nature of human life By Deacon Bob Hunt On April 2, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith published Dignitas Infinita, a declaration reaffirming the Church’s teaching on the intrinsic dignity of the human person and addressing …
Knights of Columbus put spotlight on faith, charity
Diocese of Knoxville well represented at annual state convention By Andy Telli The Knights of Columbus’ commitment to charity and helping Catholic men deepen their faith was on full display during the 121st State Convention of the Tennessee State Council, held April 26-27 at the Marriott Cool Springs Hotel in …
Rolfe Anthony Mullins
Rolfe Anthony Mullins, 74, of Madisonville, passed away on May 9. He was 74. Mr. Mullins was born on June 3, 1949, in Johnson City. He attended St. Mary School and St. Mary Church. He graduated from University High School in 1967 and then attended East Tennessee State University, where …
The ending prayer of the Communion Rite
The Prayer After Communion offers a rich theology on the Eucharist’s transforming power By Father Randy Stice This column is the last of a three-part series on the three proper prayers of the Mass. In previous columns, I have discussed the Collect and the Prayer Over the Offerings, so in …
David Sapp
On a hot July afternoon in Coffeyville, Kan., you would see David Sapp pedaling his bike down the streets, delivering the Coffeyville newspaper to the city’s many residents. This was only the beginning of many jobs for Mr. Sapp involving a lot of hard work (as well as blood, sweat, …
James Bowers Jr.
James “Jim” Allen Bowers Jr., age 94, went to join the Lord on April 6 after having lived a full and wonderful life. Mr. Bowers was born in Birmingham, Ala. After graduation from the University of Alabama, he entered the U.S. Air Force as a second lieutenant and served for …
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‘I just hate it when He talks like that’
A columnist hopes Christ’s words leave open room for a comeback when he makes mistakes By George Valadie A confession: the homily wasn’t speaking to me. So, I found myself leafing through the parish bulletin from this church we were visiting before also thumbing through their missalette, looking ahead to …
Men’s Welcome Retreat at St. Stephen draws 31 for weekend of talks, more
By Brendan Jennings Thirty-one Christian men got together for a Men’s Welcome Retreat on the St. Stephen Parish campus in Chattanooga on the weekend of May 4-5 to talk about how to build closer relationships with God, their families, and other men in their community. Nine presenters each gave their …
Barbara Voight
Barbara “Granny” Jean Voight, a longtime resident of Seymour, passed into the arms of God on March 23. She was 81. Mrs. Voight was born in Knoxville on June 11, 1942, to James and Ruth Fields as the second of eight children. She graduated in 1960 from Young High School …