‘Schools weren’t built to be empty, and fields and gyms and theaters weren’t erected to stand silent’ By George Valadie I don’t know about your world but I think things in mine are actually getting a little better. I think. After all, it is still 2020. Don’t want to jinx …
Athens Knights provide new ultrasound machine for Full Circle Medical Center
The Knights of Columbus Ultrasound Initiative aims to help abortion-minded women choose life by viewing their unborn children on ultrasound machines. Lawrence Roussell Knights Council 8396 at St. Mary Parish in Athens, with help from a pious benefactor, pooled monies raised from a pancake breakfast with a matching grant from …
A look at the divisions of the New Testament
The Gospels, the letters or epistles, and the apocalyptic genre have their equivalents in the Old Testament By Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM After having examined the divisions of the Old Testament (the Pentateuch or Torah, the Historical Books, the Prophets, and the Wisdom books—see the April ETC), a similar …
Some endure months, years without sacraments
‘Our own experience during the lockdown can inspire us to appreciate the freedoms we possess’ By Bob Hunt As I write this, the Church is approaching the celebration of our Lord’s Ascension. The week after, Pentecost Sunday, our diocese will begin to celebrate public Sunday Mass again, with some restrictions …
KCHS junior is leukemia society’s fundraising ‘student of the year’
Through The Leukemia & Lymphoma Society’s (LLS) newest innovation in fundraising, Students of the Year, five motivated Knoxville high school students raised more than $42,545 for LLS’s cutting-edge cancer research and patient services. Gabriela Sweet, a junior at Knoxville Catholic High School, raised the most funds and earned the title …
St. Mary-Oak Ridge students once again place high in UT-Knoxville science fair
Students at St. Mary School in Oak Ridge continued their tradition of success at the Southern Appalachian Science & Engineering Fair (SASEF), this year held virtually because of COVID-19 on March 30. The annual St. Mary School middle school science fair was held Feb. 6. Projects were divided into two …
NDHS’s Petrin named bowling All-Star
The 2019-20 All-Star bowling teams have been announced by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. CJ Petrin of Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga was named to the Division II squad. CJ, the 2020 state Mr. Bowling winner, led the Irish to the Division II state championship with an average of …
Knoxville Catholic students earning full ride honored with special video
Knoxville Catholic High School has announced its students who have been offered academic scholarships, covering all tuition, at the college they plan to attend this fall. While the school couldn’t host a live event as it has done in the past with parents, family members, teachers, coaches, friends, and media, …
Special graduation ceremony held for Notre Dame High’s Kyle Parker
A special, socially distant graduation ceremony was held May 27 for Notre Dame High School senior Kyle Parker. Notre Dame president George Valadie and a group of teachers took part in a commencement service for Kyle in the NDHS auditorium. Kyle will not be able to graduate with his senior …
Knoxville Catholic High School names new girls soccer head coach
Mason McNally has been announced as the new head coach of the Knoxville Catholic High School girls soccer program, according to athletics director Jason Surlas. The spot was vacated when previous coach Vahan Janoyan resigned this past winter. “We are excited to add someone of Coach McNally’s exceptional character and …
St. John Neumann student receives state History Day contest award
Helen Liulevicius, a student at St. John Neumann School in Farragut, earned a third-place award in the junior individual performance category at this year’s virtual Tennessee History Day contest. Her project was titled “Nellie Bly: Breaking Barriers Worldwide.” Helen’s teacher for the project is Joe Caldwell. Helen was one of …
Distinguished engineer Carlyle Michelson passes away
Carlyle Michelson, age 93, of Knoxville, formerly of Oak Ridge, entered into eternal life on April 26. Mr. Michelson was born on March 16, 1927, in Merrill, Wis. He married his wife of 62 years, Margaret, on Dec. 26, 1950. Mr. Michelson and his wife loved to travel, whether on …