The language of sacrifice and offering or oblation is prominent in this second proper prayer By Father Randy Stice Last month, I began a three-part series on the proper prayers of the Mass: the Collect, the Prayer Over the Offerings, and the Prayer After Communion, beginning with the Collect. In …
Joseph MacDonald
Joseph Graham “Joe” MacDonald, husband of late wife Liz, father to Meghan and Erin, and beloved member of the Knoxville community, entered eternal life on April 9 following a series of health challenges. Mr. MacDonald, powered by his faith, his love for his family, and his dedication to golf, died …
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Mary: A study in motherhood
Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul retreat looks at Blessed Mother’s sorrowful heart By Claire Collins A motherhood retreat, led by the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga on March 9, featured the theme “A sword shall pierce your heart: how to bear the wounds of motherhood through …
Bonnie Lee Larison
Bonnie Lee Larison of Knoxville passed away on Feb. 29 in Winter Haven, Fla., at the age of 79. Mrs. Larison was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend who will be greatly missed by all those who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Vernon Rice …
Louis Joseph LaMarche Jr.
Retired Army Col. Louis Joseph LaMarche Jr. of Farragut passed away Feb. 24. He was 88. Mr. LaMarche was a loving son, brother, husband, father, uncle, cousin, grandfather, and great-grandfather who loved his faith, his family, his beloved city of Farragut, his Clemson Tigers, and being a competitive runner. He …
Pope Francis appoints Father James Mark Beckman next Bishop of Knoxville
Pope Francis has appointed Father James Mark Beckman, 61, a priest of the Diocese of Nashville for more than three decades, as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville. The appointment was announced in Washington, D.C., on May 7, 2024, by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United …
Parishioner’s ‘Cards for Catholics’ will assist St. Jude’s capital campaign
When St. Jude Church and School in Chattanooga found themselves having to replace an aging heating and cooling system costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, the church sprang into action to raise funds. The Journey Together Again Capital Campaign was launched. Almost 20 years ago, a similar campaign, Journey Together, …
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Changing of the guard in Notre Dame volleyball
Dan Clotfelter retires after seven years as head coach of the Lady Irish, and Laurie McGinley will succeed him After seven successful years wearing the green and gold and 17 years as a high school varsity coach, Dan Clotfelter has announced his retirement from coaching volleyball at Notre Dame High …
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JaJuan Smith named KCHS boys basketball coach
The former University of Tennessee standout was an assistant coach for the Fighting Irish in the 2023-24 season Former University of Tennessee basketball player JaJuan Smith has been named the new boys basketball head coach at Knoxville Catholic High School. He met with his new team on the afternoon of …
Dr. Philip Schaefer
Dr. Philip William Schaefer, 89, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on March 11 with his family by his side. A native of Baltimore, Dr. Schaefer was born on Feb. 16, 1935, to John and Caroline Schaefer and was raised with six siblings, Jack, Jim, Ed, Bob, Peggy, and Steve. Dr. …
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Diocese navigates new step in Synod process
Dialogue sessions hosted during Lent; diocesan report will be sent to the Vatican By The East Tennessee Catholic When Pope Francis called the Church to synodality three years ago, no one guaranteed the path would be certain. In January, dioceses in the United States were made aware of an unexpected …
George Straton Polos
George Straton Polos, age 78, passed away on March 10. Mr. Polos was born in Houston on June 18, 1945. He enlisted in the Army in November 1965 during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Panama and was honorably discharged in November 1971. Mr. Polos graduated with a bachelor’s …