Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga presented the annual alumni awards after the opening Mass of the 2021-22 year. Dr. Paul Lombardo (’67) was the recipient of the Distinguished Alumnus Award. Mr. Lombardo received his bachelor’s degree from Rockhurst College, a master’s degree from Loyola Chicago, and both his Ph.D. …
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St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic names new executive director, projects assistant
By East Tennessee Catholic The St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic has named Martin P. Vargas as its executive director. Mr. Vargas has an extensive background in business and has a master’s degree in business administration from the University of Tennessee. “Martin is energized to lead St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic as its …
Knoxville Catholic announces Brooks Cherry as its new softball head coach
Knoxville Catholic High School announced Aug. 18, that it has named Brooks Cherry as head softball coach. Coach Cherry has been a coach for 25 years and has coached softball the last 11 years. He has produced eight national-championship travel teams and two Junior Olympic Cup championships and has won …
Ladies of Charity receive Walmart community grant
The Ladies of Charity of Knoxville have received a $2,000 local community grant from Walmart Foundation. Five days a week, the Ladies of Charity Emergency Assistance Program provides immediate assistance with food, clothing, and other resources to needy individuals and families in the Knoxville community. “We are grateful for the …
Our greatest dignity
Great is the dignity of our share in the priesthood of Christ and in its different ways of participating in it By Bishop Richard F. Stika “You are a chosen race, a royal priesthood, a holy nation, a people of His own…” — 1 Peter 2:9 Great is our dignity. …
The catholicity of the Catholic Church
Through every century, the Mass is the same: tell the story, pray the prayers, break the bread By Bob Hunt Every so often, I am struck by the catholicity of the Catholic Church. This usually happens when I am attending Mass on an occasion that brings together Catholics from all …
Can the existence of evil disprove God’s existence?
If God is all good, why doesn’t He stop people from doing bad things? The answer lies in freedom By Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM The existence of evil is a common objection to the existence of God, or at least to a personal God who is all-knowing and all-good. …
The economics of a worldwide pandemic
Everything from beer to ink is running low, but so is the most significant item: kindness By George Valadie I loved teaching high school economics. It was without question my favorite above all the others. And I’ve taught a few others along the way. World history, sociology, biology, English, basic …
Richard Buhrman, St. Jude parishioner and Chattanooga lawyer, dies after brief illness
Chattanooga attorney Richard W. Buhrman, 80, passed away on Aug. 9 after a brief illness. Mr. Buhrman was born in Chattanooga, where he attended public schools and the University of Chattanooga, graduating in 1963 with an honors degree in English and a second major in mathematics. As a battalion commander …
Archbishop Kurtz submits resignation to Pope Francis
By WDRB.com and staff reports Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz of Louisville submitted his resignation to Pope Francis on Aug. 18, which is standard in the Catholic Church when a bishop turns 75. Archbishop Kurtz turned 75 on Aug. 18, and Cecelia Price, spokeswoman for the Archdiocese of Louisville, said the …
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CHI Memorial Hospital names chief operating officer
CHI Memorial Hospital has named Dr. Rhonda Adams Scott as its new market chief operating officer and president of CHI Memorial Hospital in Chattanooga. As COO, Dr. Scott, who is a registered nurse, will lead efforts to optimize quality, safety, and the patient experience in partnership with physicians, and maximize …
East Tennessee churches offer COVID vaccines
Diocesan parishes set up temporary clinics to offer vaccinations to parishioners and the public By Casey Keeley As the state of Tennessee continues to weigh restrictions brought about by the COVID-19 pandemic, many parishioners in the Diocese of Knoxville have been relieved at being able to attend Mass with fewer …