Progressives and conservatives should keep in mind Jesus’ promise to be with His Church until the end By Deacon Bob Hunt I am writing this in the middle of October, so by the time you read this mid-November, the Synod on Synodality taking place in Rome this month of October …
Fr. Ryan sainthood documents go to Vatican officials
Fr. Carter, Deacon DeGaetano deliver vital information to Holy See By John Burger, Aleteia Another case of a possible saint from the United State is now in the hands of the Vatican. Representatives from the Diocese of Knoxville have delivered to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints all the …
Dave A. Shivinsky
Dave A. Shivinsky, age 75, of Powell, passed away on Oct. 9. Mr. Shivinsky, formerly of Cleveland, Ohio, was the beloved husband of Mary Lou (Green) Shivinsky; dear father of David Shivinsky (Tara) of Knoxville; dearest grandfather of Elise and Cecilia Shivinsky; beloved son of the late Anne and Dominic …
The ‘today’ of Christ’s saving work
The Holy Spirit makes the special graces of each mystery of our salvation present By Father Randy Stice On Dec. 3, the first Sunday of Advent, we begin a new liturgical year in which the Church “unfolds the whole mystery of Christ, from the incarnation and birth until the Ascension, …
Pete Zurcher
Pete Zurcher, age 85, of Sevierville, formerly of South Knoxville, passed away on Sept. 25, his 67th wedding anniversary, with his wife, Mary Jo, by his side. Mr. Zurcher, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served with the Air National Guard, retired as vice president of Tennessee Armature and …
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John Paul Mahoney
A funeral Mass for John Paul Mahoney was held on Sept. 2 at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, where Mr. Mahoney worked for more than 30 years. He died on Aug. 27 at the age of 64. Father David Carter, rector of the basilica, served as the Mass …
The Eucharist impels us to mission
St. Michael the Archangel Parish hosts advent retreat led by USCCB’s Yohan Garcia By Theresa Nguyen-Gillen The Glenmary Home Missioners are hosting an advent retreat day on Saturday, Dec. 2, that is open to everyone in the Diocese of Knoxville, either in person or via livestream. The retreat, titled “The …
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Linda Marie Buzzeo Best
Linda Marie Buzzeo Best of Lenoir City passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness. She was 73. Dr. Best died Sept. 10 in the presence of her loving husband, daughter, and son. She was a highly accomplished and beloved woman of letters and faith. She was professor emerita …
‘The truth has no exceptions’
Challenges to pro-life efforts only ramped up following Supreme Court Dobbs decision The East Tennessee Catholic The truth has no exceptions. This keynote message for the annual banquet of Tennessee Right to Life’s Knox County chapter on Oct. 5 reverberated through Bridgewater Place event center in Knoxville as East Tennessee …
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Joyce Erdman Patten
Joyce Erdman Patten of Knoxville, affectionately known as Mame to all, passed away on Sept. 7. She was 88. Mrs. Patten, formerly of Charlotte, N.C., grew up in Cincinnati and was a graduate of St. Ursula Academy. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. …
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Archbishop Fabre assigns deacon to St. Francis of Assisi
Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre has assigned Deacon James Schmall to St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Townsend to provide diaconal support to Father Antonio Giraldo. The assignment was effective on Sept. 16. Deacon Schmall has served at St. William Parish in Millington in the Diocese of Memphis and has relocated …
Longtime school family lends St. Mary-Oak Ridge a Picasso
St. Mary School in Oak Ridge has recently been loaned a unique print to display from Picasso’s Imaginary Series, Shakespeare. The Warne family have loved being a part of the Oak Ridge community and St. Mary Parish and School since 1952. The late George and Rosemary Warne, avid art collectors …