Wouldn’t it be nice if that special feeling stayed with us all year long? Stop reading. Look up. Over there in the corner. Is your Christmas tree still there? Lights glimmering, ornaments shining, star on top brightening your home? Or is it long gone? Tossed out or packed away with …
Boundaries established for four diocesan parishes
The Diocese of Knoxville has formally confirmed the boundaries for St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Erwin in Unicoi County, St. Christopher Parish in Jamestown in Fentress County, St. Albert the Great Parish in Knoxville, and St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish in Maynardville in Union County. After consulting with the …
Paraclete book, gift store under new management
Knoxville native Sara Lauer to lead East Tennessee’s only Catholic Church retail outlet From staff reports The Diocese of Knoxville and the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus have announced that the Paraclete Catholic Books and Gifts store is now under new management. Sara Lauer, a Knoxville native …
Funeral Mass celebrated for Lorraine McWilliams, longtime Holy Ghost member, lay leader
A funeral Mass was celebrated Nov. 21 at Holy Ghost Church for Mary Lorraine McWilliams, a 40-year member of Holy Ghost who was a volunteer leader for a number of church programs. Bishop Richard F. Stika was the Mass celebrant, with Father Bill McNeeley, Father Doug Owens, and Father Peter …
Funeral Mass celebrated for Marilyn Q. Jacobson, longtime educator, school board member
A funeral Mass was celebrated Nov. 15 for Marilyn Q. Jacobson, a founding member and lay leader of St. John XXIII University Parish and Catholic Center, who died Nov. 4. Father Eric Andrews, CSP, president of the Paulist Fathers, was the Mass celebrant, with Father Bob O’Donnell, CSP, concelebrating. Mrs. …
Patty Johnson receives NCCW award
The National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) announced that the 2019 Our Lady of Good Counsel (OLGC) Award winner is Patty Johnson. The award was presented Oct. 6 at her home parish of St. Francis of Assisi in Fairfield Glade following Mass. The Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (KDCCW) …
CCETN luncheon benefits children’s shelter
University of Tennessee athletics director Phillip Fulmer keynotes the 365 Days of Hope event By Emily Booker Teamwork, community, and children’s safety were on the minds of everyone attending Catholic Charities of East Tennessee’s 365 Days of Hope Luncheon on Nov. 24 at The Press Room in Knoxville. The annual …
Goal of becoming a ‘good’ person falls short of sainthood
God became man so that men might become gods, which goes far beyond just doing the right thing By Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM One objection to Christianity (and it seems religion in general) is the statement: “I don’t need religion to be a good person.” The implication in such …
Are miracles the key to sainthood?
The human factor can go a long way toward determining who’s included in the book By George Valadie Perhaps this would have been a better topic for November’s issue, but I ask you to think back to your favorite saint. The one you most admire from having read that book. …
The season of reflection
Advent, Christmas are the times of the year to think about the presence of Christ among us, especially in the Eucharist By Bob Hunt Advent and Christmas seasons are times for reflecting on the presence of Christ among us. During Advent, we prepare for the solemnity of the Incarnation by …
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Called to be mothers of Christ
Christ longs to be conceived in our heart and to be given birth in all we do, think, and say By Bishop Richard F. Stika “She will bear a son and you are to name him Jesus.” — Matthew 1:21 Recently, I was shown an icon of the Nativity of …
Advent penance services scheduled around the diocese
Below are the Advent penance services around the diocese, received as of press time: Chattanooga Deanery 7 p.m. EST, unless noted. Dec. 2—St. Bridget, Dayton, 6:30 p.m. Dec. 4—Holy Spirit, Soddy-Daisy Dec. 5—Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Chattanooga, 6 p.m. Dec. 8—St. Augustine, Signal Mountain, 5 p.m. Dec. 10—St. Jude, …