With the beginning of a new school year, the Diocese of Knoxville annually takes up a second collection for Catholic School Tuition Assistance to assist the 10 diocesan schools with tuition support of students. More than 3,100 Catholic school students in the diocese benefit from a holistic education that focuses …
St. Thérèse Knights install new officers for coming year
Knights of Columbus Queen of Heaven Council 4572 held its installation of officers July 19 at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Church in Cleveland. District deputy Pat Bisson and district warden Keith Jackson conducted the officers’ installation ceremony, which began with an opening prayer and blessing of the officers’ medals by …
Why do people do good?
The answer is that it makes us happy and fulfilled; open up to God and begin to act for the good By Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM Humans always act for a purpose. Voluntary acts are by definition purposeful. Involuntary acts, which we don’t choose—such as breathing—are not something to …
In the spirit of Job
A homily in response to Pope Francis’ new directives on the Latin Mass Challenges that face the faithful should serve to strengthen their faith, not incite divisiveness By Father David Carter Job, Judas, and Peter — three figures speak to me this Sunday. The Book of Job is probably the …
Lunch, dinner, and the morning Diet Coke
A new retiree and his wife may most often be found enjoying those things on their back porch By George Valadie Hey, what’s retirement like?” It’s a question we’ve been asked quite a bit since we started this new phase of our lives a little over a month ago. To …
Four central dogmas related to the Blessed Mother
As the solemnity of the Assumption approaches, it is good to reflect on her role in our salvation By Bob Hunt Every August, the Church celebrates the solemnity of the Assumption of Mary. It is a good time to reflect on the four central dogmas of the Church related to …
Funeral Mass for Kathy DeWine held at the cathedral
Kathryn Catena Wilbanks DeWine passed away peacefully at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville on July 15, surrounded by her children. Mrs. DeWine was born on Oct. 23, 1942, in Dalton, Ga., and grew up there among lifelong friends until she was a freshman in high school, when her mother moved …
Funeral Mass held for Dr. Patricia Droppleman
Dr. Patricia Ann Gentry Droppleman, 85, passed away on Dec. 24 in Tampa, Fla., with her family at her side. A funeral Mass for Dr. Droppleman was celebrated on July 17 at St. John XXIII University Parish on the University of Tennessee-Knoxville campus, with Father Michael Kallock, CSP, serving as …
Virtual Ladies of Charity USA national assembly is Aug. 27-28; Knoxville chapter set to host 2022 event
Ladies of Charity Knoxville is inviting its members to the first virtual Ladies of Charity USA national assembly Aug. 27-28. LCUSA’s national board of directors decided earlier this year to host a virtual assembly due to the COVID-19 pandemic. Peggy Keene, national president, said to keep with the organization’s theme, …
Diocese of Knoxville offering Masses in Swahili at Holy Ghost Parish
Holy Ghost Church has begun offering Masses in the Swahili language to serve the Diocese of Knoxville’s growing community of African members. Father Pontian Kiyimba, AJ, associate pastor of St. Mary Parish in Oak Ridge, is celebrating the Masses in Swahili on the last Saturday of each month at 5 …
St. Joseph the Worker holds large shower to help new mothers in Monroe County
When Pope Francis declared that 2021 would be dedicated to St. Joseph, foster father of Jesus, St. Joseph the Worker Parish in Madisonville wanted to do something to celebrate. Parish members decided to have a large baby shower to provide newborn items to the Good Shepherd Center in Madisonville, which …
Knoxville Catholic High holds Academic Signing Day in May
Knoxville Catholic High School hosted a Class of 2021 Academic Signing Day event May 10 in the KCHS gym. The event honored those students who have been offered academic scholarships, covering all tuition and fees, at the college they plan to attend this fall. Signing with their colleges were: Peter …