Classmates are now episcopal colleagues as they help lead the U.S. Church By Jim Wogan Bishop Mark Beckman’s sister, Melissa, remembers the day her oldest brother left for Belgium. “When he was headed to the airport, I hid because I didn’t want him to get on the plane, and it …
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Bishop Beckman’s spiritual journey takes many trails
Diocese of Knoxville shepherd adopts new moniker: ‘Bishop of the Mountains’ By Jim Wogan Shortly after he was appointed as the fourth bishop of Knoxville, Bishop Mark Beckman adopted a new nickname. The “Bishop of the Mountains” wasn’t his idea, but he liked the sound of it, and he has …
St. Henry bids Fr. Beckman an emotional farewell
Diocese of Knoxville’s 4th shepherd receives many heartfelt well-wishes By Jim Wogan The parish community of St. Henry in Nashville gave its soon-to-be-a-bishop pastor an emotional and heartfelt farewell on June 30 at two Masses and receptions to honor his nine years of dutiful leadership there. “As I was walking …
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Ordaining, installing our fourth shepherd
Diocese readies for Bishop-elect Beckman and a historic moment By Jim Wogan and Emily Booker “The Bishops, established by the Holy Spirit, succeed the Apostles. They are ‘the visible source and foundation of unity in their own particular Churches.’ Helped by the priests, their co-workers, and by deacons, the bishops …
Catholic Charities holds Golden Gala event
Major state grant announced at fundraiser for programs By Jim Wogan Catholic Charities of East Tennessee celebrated 35 years of service in the Diocese of Knoxville with more than 350 guests at its Golden Gala fundraising dinner at Bridgewater Place event center in Knoxville, which was held on March 7. …
3 Kings Feast is ‘heart and soul’ of Cleveland parish
Hundreds of people served meals, receive gifts at St. Thérèse of Lisieux By Jim Wogan Parishioner Pat Killen can offer testimony to the ongoing impact of the 3 Kings Feast at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish. So can parishioners Shawn Duggan and Maddie Dill. All three, in their own unique …
Volunteers honored as SMLC marks 10th anniversary
St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic’s past, present, and future are part of celebration By Jim Wogan The St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic has logged thousands of miles and served hundreds of patients during its 10 years of healing the sick and uninsured in the Diocese of Knoxville. On Nov. 8, the clinic’s …
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Relics of beloved St. Padre Pio to visit cathedral, basilica
By Jim Wogan The faithful of the Diocese of Knoxville will have a unique opportunity this month to pray in the presence of one of the Catholic Church’s most beloved saints when the relics of St. Padre Pio visit the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Tuesday, …
Archbishop offers update on diocese as deanery Masses begin
By Jim Wogan Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre of the Archdiocese of Louisville began a four-day journey across the Diocese of Knoxville on Monday, visiting two schools and celebrating Mass at St. Jude Parish in Chattanooga, the first of four deanery Masses he will celebrate this week as he continues in …
Crunching the data
Deacon David Duhamel armed with information as he leads schools’ sustainability By Jim Wogan Deacon David Duhamel is aware of the expectations that come with his new job. Among the lessons that came with battlefield leadership and a 20-year career in the U.S. Marine Corps, and the accomplishment of earning …
New superintendent eager to start the academic year
By Jim Wogan Mary Ann Deschaine, a veteran educator with nearly three decades of experience as a teacher, principal, and superintendent, was announced as the new superintendent of Catholic schools for the Diocese of Knoxville on May 31. She served as superintendent of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Saginaw, …
Diocese names new schools superintendent
By Jim Wogan Bishop Richard F. Stika has announced that Mary Ann Deschaine, Ed.S., a veteran educator with nearly three decades of experience as a teacher, principal, and most recently as superintendent of Catholic schools in the Diocese of Wheeling-Charleston, W. Va., has accepted the position of superintendent of Catholic …
