Gabrielle Nolan

Diocese to celebrate families and children with special needs

September 13, 2021

‘Bishop’s Very Special Day’ will be held Sept. 25 on the Sacred Heart Cathedral campus; Mass to follow By Gabrielle Nolan The Diocese of Knoxville will host a day for families, adults, and children with special needs at the parish hall and pavilion of the Cathedral of the Most …

Following God’s call

September 10, 2021

A journey of faith with Father Matthew Donahue as he answers ‘yes’ to the priesthood By Gabrielle Nolan Generations of a faith-filled family inspired the Diocese of Knoxville’s newest priest, Father Matthew Donahue. “My family has always been Catholic. My grandparents, great-grandparents, as far as I can tell, they’ve …

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Called into action

May 26, 2026 11:36 am | By Gabrielle Nolan

Simon of Cyrene did not go looking for the cross; it was placed upon him By Bee Goodman It’s hard to be a bystander, just passing by. Most of us simply want to mind our own business and stay out of other people’s way—neither to be a bother nor be bothered. We keep our noses clean, hoping for a little peace. Is that really asking so much? Simon of Cyrene was doing exactly that. He was just passing by, on his way back from the fields, minding his own business. He wasn’t looking for trouble or meaning. He was simply living his life, like anyone else, expecting an ordinary day. And then, without asking for it, along comes life. His peace is disturbed, his hands get dirty, and he is thrust into something he didn’t ask for or want to be a part of. Suddenly, he is faced with something... Read more →