Kathie Gunter Blaine, 79, a member of All Saints Parish, passed away April 16 after a lengthy illness. For five years, Mrs. Blaine faced many health challenges with dignity and grace. Her family rejoices in the fact that she has now received her heavenly body and has been reunited with …
Funeral Mass celebrated for diocesan and community leader, volunteer Hazel Brimi
Hazel Catherine Brimi, 99, a longtime volunteer in the Diocese of Knoxville who had been active in a number of diocesan organizations, passed away at home on April 11. Mrs. Brimi and her husband were charter members of Sacred Heart Parish, where she served in various guilds. She also served …
Sr. Carmen Garcias, MAG, former Hispanic ministry associate in Chattanooga, passes away
Sister Carmen Gordillo Garcias died May 29 at Emory Health Care in Atlanta. She was 49 and was a resident of Rome, Ga. Sister Carmen was a member of the Order of Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, A.G., of Humantla, Mexico. At the time of her death …
Paulist Fathers hold funeral Mass for Fr. Wilfred Brimley
The Paulist Fathers are mourning the death of brother Paulist priest Father Wilfred Anthony Brimley Jr., who passed away May 5 at the age of 92. Father Brimley, who died from natural causes at Marion Manor Residence in South Boston, formerly served at Immaculate Conception Parish in Knoxville. The Paulist …
An offering pleasing and acceptable to God
St. Gregory the Great: ‘The Mass will be a sacrifice for us to God when we have made an offering to ourselves’ By Bishop Richard F. Stika “No one shall appear before [the Lord] empty-handed.”— Exodus 23:15 How wonderful it is after two long months to again open the doors …
Bishop Stika looking to resume public Masses
Bishop Richard F. Stika has expressed his desire to resume public Masses at all parishes and mission churches in the Diocese of Knoxville the weekend of Pentecost Sunday, May 30-31. “I understand how much our parishioners want to return to their churches, see their priests, and once again have a …
We’re all in need
Crises wreak havoc on our lives, prompt us to be our best selves By George Valadie Well, that was different! No new Easter outfits this year; didn’t even need the ones we got last year. We didn’t go to Mass in our pajamas, but we also didn’t need to arrive …
Jesus, I trust in you
In this time of crisis and pandemic, the Divine Mercy illumines our way and dispels the darkness of fear By Bishop Richard F. Stika “Do not let your hearts be troubled. You have faith in God; have faith also in me” (John 14:1). Though you are reading this column in …
Parishioners asked to continue supporting parishes by giving online
Online giving helps Diocese of Knoxville churches sustain operations in this uncertain time By John Deinhart These are challenging times for so many — filled with confusion and uncertainty. At this time, so many are in need of our support. Our families, neighbors, community leaders, and health-care workers, or one …
Make a spiritual Communion
Whether we can receive the Eucharist or not, we should always desire to be in union with Christ By Bishop Richard F. Stika “Do not fear: I am with you; do not be anxious, I am your God.”— Isaiah 41:10 Since the first words of fallen Adam: “I was afraid,” …
The power of Marvel
Catholic values reflected through the work of game giant’s executive, who is a Notre Dame High School grad By Alyssa Neuhoff Bill Rosemann sat in the teacher’s lounge at Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga on Jan. 31 after speaking to an assembly of students and teachers as well as …
Catholics encouraged to practice spiritual Communion
Pope Francis, bishops are encouraging faithful who are not able to attend Mass to desire a union with Jesus in the Holy Eucharist By FAITH Catholic After the Angelus prayer on March 3, Pope Francis invited the faithful “to rediscover and deepen the value of the Communion that unites all …