The state of Tennessee Knights of Columbus recently held their annual convention for the 105 councils representing the 12,400 member Knights across the state. Among the activities of the convention was the presentation of awards to councils, assemblies, and some individuals based on activities during the fraternal year. Two notable …
The Gospel of Mark and Church persecution
As churches and facilities are attacked for their pro-life beliefs, remember that Jesus walks ahead of us Deacon Bob Hunt The Lord is my light and my salvation; whom should I fear? The Lord is my life’s refuge; of whom should I be afraid? When evildoers come at me to …
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Fairfield Glade parishioner’s quilts sold to benefit mission in Haiti
Christina Seaman of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade took up quilting in 2000 and became an avid quilt maker. She works with colorful fabric and all kinds of quilting methods from piecing to appliqué, many also with beautifully finished backings. Over the years she has given quilts …
St. John Neumann Knights donate $7,777 to Special Olympics team
Special Olympics Tennessee recently received checks totaling $7,777 that were from the St. John Neumann Parish Ted H. Denning Jr. Knights of Columbus Council 8781 fundraising efforts. The “Lucky 7s” contribution supported the Hawkins County Unified flag football team so that it could participate in the quadrennial Special Olympics USA …
The strength to serve
Deacons serve the many hungers, corporal and spiritual, of God’s children By Bishop Richard F. Stika “The cup of salvation I will raise; I will call on the name of the Lord. My vows to the Lord I will fulfill before all His people!” — Psalm 116:13-14 Answering the call. …
Assessing the impact
Parishioners react to Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade By The East Tennessee Catholic Catholic congregations and pro-life supporters throughout East Tennessee are rejoicing following a June 24 U.S. Supreme Court decision that reversed nearly 50 years of government-mandated abortions in every state. In an opinion agreed upon by …
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Four Herods
Herods of every age continue their assault against the sanctity of life, the conscience, and the Church By Bishop Richard F. Stika “In the days of Herod. …” — Luke 1:5 A seemingly endless battle. Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade on the great solemnity of the Most Sacred …
Tiny St. James Church overflows with visiting students
St. James the Apostle Parish in Sneedville is easily the smallest in the Diocese of Knoxville. Normal Mass attendance is approximately eight to 10 on a given Sunday, but on April 24 at approximately 11:25 a.m. that changed. A huge charter bus from Franklin, Tenn., pulled up and unloaded the …
St. Vincent de Paul members attend training at Ladies of Charity
At St. Vincent de Paul, formation is encouraged and promoted. One required course is called the Ozanam Orientation, which was held at the Ladies of Charity in Knoxville on April 23. The Ozanam Orientation, in particular, is important because it sets the spiritual and philosophical tone for its members on …
Fr. Joe Pat Breen, a beloved priest of Nashville, dies
A funeral Mass was celebrated May 27 for Father Joseph Patrick “Joe Pat” Breen, a priest of the Diocese of Nashville who at one time served as pastor of St. Thérèse of Lisieux Church in Cleveland as well as at Sts. Peter and Paul Church in Chattanooga and as assistant …
Funeral Mass held for Sr. Margaret Mary Turk, RSM
Sister Margaret Mary Turk, RSM, died May 9 at Mercy Convent in Nashville following a long illness. Sister Margaret, who was 86, served as a Sister of Mercy for 69 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Matthew and Margaret Coleman Turk, and her siblings, Father Matthew Turk, …
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‘Dear Lord, are you wanting me to step away?’
God seemingly stays silent after a prayer of the columnist on retiring from a career in schools By George Valadie Have you ever thought you were right but it turned out you weren’t? I mean not just a little off, but wrong, way wrong? The “I don’t even know how …