Even in the season of joy, we must still love those suffering By Claire Collins Easter, the Church’s great season of joy, is here. The Gloria has returned, our homes are decorated with plastic eggs, and bright floral colors decorate the pews of our churches. For my family, the joy …
A plea for mercy
God has given us through St. Faustina a most powerful weapon—the Chaplet of Divine Mercy By Bishop Richard F. Stika “O give thanks to the Lord for He is good, for His mercy endures forever.” — Psalm 136:1 Twenty-two years ago, on April 30, 2000, St. John Paul II canonized …
Julia Schriver honored as ‘Irish Legend’ during KCHS’s Green & Gold Gala
Knoxville Catholic High School honored an “Irish Legend” and celebrated its 90th year March 4 with the 11th annual Green & Gold Gala at The Press Room in Knoxville. Julia Driscoll Schriver of the class of 1946 was the legend honoree. More than 300 gathered for the gala, and the …
Pro-Life Day on the Hill draws women from across state
Gov. Lee lauds grassroots advocates for their work and support of the unborn; update on legislative initiatives given By The East Tennessee Catholic Women from across Tennessee joined together March 22 in Nashville in a demonstration to state lawmakers and Gov. Bill Lee of their support for pro-life legislation and …
Marla Lenihan, longtime diocesan victims’ assistance coordinator, dies
Marla Lenihan, who died on March 6, wrote her obituary below: I am fortunate to have had time to share some of my own thoughts in this obituary as opposed to others writing their thoughts about my life. I was born April 5, 1951, in Kankakee, Ill., the second of …
Memorial Mass celebrated for Podensiana M. Massawe
Podensiana Makiria Massawe, 75, went to be with the Lord on March 12 at the home of her daughter in Tanzania following many years of illness. Mrs. Massawe’s son, Father Emmanuel Massawe, who is associate pastor of St. Dominic Parish in Kingsport, celebrated a memorial Mass for Mrs. Massawe on …
Getting ready for ‘Tornado Season 2022’
Does God get a good laugh watching us prepare our lives for an eternity we know is coming? By George Valadie An-ni-ver-sa-ry plural: anniversaries—1. The annual recurrence of a date marking a notable event, e.g., a wedding anniversary. Happily, that’s most often the context in which we use the word, …
Catholic Charities of East Tennessee holding Race for Kids 5K & Family Walk
Catholic Charities of East Tennessee is looking forward to its premier annual event, the Race for Kids 5K & Family Walk. The family friendly activity will be held on Saturday, April 23, at Victor Ashe Park in northwest Knoxville. Participation in the event by Catholic Charities supporters supports the nonprofit …
Funeral Mass celebrated for Margaret Ann Maples
A funeral Mass was held on March 12 for Margaret Ann Maples, age 79, at St. John Neumann Church in Farragut. Mrs. Maples’ son, Father Michael Maples, associate pastor of St. John Neumann, served as celebrant of the Mass. Mrs. Maples, who lived in Knoxville, died March 3 at Fort …
U.S. Ukrainian Catholic bishop visits refugees on war-torn border
By Catholic Extension and staff reports Bishop Bohdan Danylo, who leads the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of St. Josaphat based in Parma, Ohio, is the first U.S. bishop to travel to the Ukrainian border following the Russian invasion. Throughout his visit, Bishop Danylo met with other charitable organizations as well as …
We have reason to sing our ‘Alleluias’
What an outrageous idea: that we, as Christians, should dare to have joy in this world By Bob Hunt “Always be ready to give an explanation to anyone who asks you for a reason for your hope.”—1 Peter 3:15 “We are an Easter people, and ‘Alleluia’ is our song!”—St. Augustine …
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Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre is installed
Archdiocese of Louisville’s fifth shepherd welcomed as new leader, successor to Archbishop Kurtz By Marnie McAllister The Record Nearly 3,000 people of the Archdiocese of Louisville, including hundreds of clergy and religious, welcomed their new shepherd, Archbishop Shelton Joseph Fabre, as he became the 10th bishop and fifth archbishop to …