Sydney Shipp Causey, born on Sept. 11, 1933, in Chattanooga, passed away on Feb. 7 in Mount Pleasant, S.C. Mrs. Causey was a remarkable woman whose life story is a testament to love, family, and resilience. She was preceded in death by her husband, Murray Causey Jr., and her first …
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Lenten ‘madness’ can make us all better
The fight for spiritual growth is harder when the opponent is ourselves By George Valadie I love “March Madness.” Our whole family does. If you’re not familiar, it’s a phrase that originated at the high-school level, but once uttered on national TV has since become synonymous with the season-ending NCAA …
More moms are Well-Read
Faith-based book club grows in popularity, builds community by sharing God By Claire Collins Women of faith across East Tennessee are sharing in their love of reading and fellowship through Well-Read Mom, a national Catholic book club seeking to help women read good literature and ponder life’s most difficult and …
Arline Bleier
Arline Stephanyne Bleier died on Feb. 2. She was 88. Ms. Bleier was born in Trenton, N.J., on Sept. 15, 1936, and was the only child of Stephen J. and Dorothy McElroy Bleier. Her family moved to Knoxville when her father went to work for Rohm and Haas Co. She …
Clareice D. Jenkins
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Clareice D. Jenkins, affectionately known as “Mama Jenkins.” Mrs. Jenkins passed away on Oct. 8 in a Nashville hospital surrounded by her daughters, family, and friends. Mrs. Jenkins was born in Escatawpa, Miss., on June 17, 1934, and graduated from Magnolia High …
Louis H. Huber Jr.
Louis Henry “Louie” Huber Jr. of Knoxville passed away on Jan. 31 at the age of 84. Mr. Huber was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Agnes, brothers, Robert and Gene, and sisters, Mary Jane, Carolyn, and Rosalyn. He is survived by his brother, Jim, and sisters, Peggy, Dorothy, …
David and Rita Patterson
David Anthony Patterson departed the world he loved on Feb. 23, one day shy of his 95th birthday. Rita Ann Holtzapfel Patterson, his beloved wife of 72 years, left to join him the very next day, on Feb. 24, possibly because she didn’t trust the angels to bake him a …
Saying yes, every day
More than 100 couples renew wedding vows during marriage Mass By Maggie Parsons More than 100 couples from across the Diocese of Knoxville gathered at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Feb. 23 to celebrate the sacrament of marriage and renew their wedding vows. The joyous …
Lent: A spiritual springtime
Practical thoughts on celebrating the Lenten season that is upon us By Bishop Mark Beckman Lent is the time each year when we are immersed more deeply in the mystery of Jesus Christ. During the course of the year, it is easy to lose track of what being a Christian …
‘One of the most powerful days of the year’
Parishes see strong attendance at Ash Wednesday Masses as Lent begins The East Tennessee Catholic Catholics ushered in Lent on Ash Wednesday at churches across East Tennessee as they begin their annual journey to Easter, April 19-20. Faithful of all ages received their ashen crosses that signify Christ’s Passion and …
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Diocesan-wide survey is underway
The East Tennessee Catholic Bishop Mark Beckman is asking everyone in the Diocese of Knoxville, from high school juniors and seniors to senior citizens, to complete a unique survey that will gauge their interest and involvement in their parishes. The survey, called the Disciple Maker Index, is a tool provided …
2025 Lenten penance services
During Lent, Catholics are encouraged to make going to confession a significant part of their spiritual lives. Many parishes in the diocese offer penance services during the season, where multiple priests are available to hear confessions. Below are the Lenten penance services received as of press time. Note that many …
