New York artisan ascends 14 stories to cover metal cross in gold leaf as part of special gilding process By Jim Wogan Anne Domenech is an artist with absolutely no fear of altitude. For four days in October, Ms. Domenech found herself suspended in a crane basket nearly 14 stories …
USCCB vote moves Father Ryan a step toward sainthood
By Jim Wogan U.S. bishops gathering at their annual fall General Assembly in Baltimore in November approved the canonical consultation of four causes for beatification and canonization, including the cause for Servant of God Father Patrick Ryan, a diocesan priest who served in Chattanooga in the late 1800s. Bishop Richard …
Cathedral dedication stone begins yearlong tour of diocese
Marble piece blessed by Pope Francis will visit all 51 parishes and missions in lead-up to cathedral opening By Jim Wogan As the new Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus reaches the final phases of construction, Bishop Richard F. Stika has announced the cathedral dedication stone Pope Francis blessed, …
Vatican names Bishop Holley to lead Diocese of Memphis as Bishop Steib retires
By Jim Wogan The Bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville is already reaching across the state of Tennessee to welcome the new leader of the Catholic Church in Memphis. “I look forward to working with him on issues that affect our province and our state,” Bishop Richard F. Stika said …
Cumberland Mountain Deanery puts on a Celebration of Mercy
By Jim Wogan Bishop Richard F. Stika led the opening prayer for the Celebration of Mercy organized for the Cumberland Mountain Deanery on July 23 at Knoxville Catholic High School. Participating priests included event organizer Father Steve Pawelk, GHM, of Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Parish in Maynardville and St. John Paul …
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Vatican investigating cause for Father Patrick Ryan sainthood
Diocese of Knoxville initiates inquiry of renowned priest who served in Chattanooga more than 100 years ago By Jim Wogan The Catholic Church of East Tennessee may have a saint in its midst. An investigation recently initiated by Bishop Richard F. Stika and the Diocese of Knoxville is focused on the …
Home Campaign enters home stretch as Wave 3 gets underway
By Jim Wogan Diocesan parishioners have heard a lot about the 2016 Bishop’s Appeal in recent weeks. But for many parishes around the diocese the Home Campaign is getting equal attention. While the annual Bishop’s Appeal supports the lives of thousands of people each day through essential ministries, the Home …
Bishop Stika recommends Msgr. Humbrecht, Fr. Reed for papal designation
By Jim Wogan While Catholics across the world have been called on by Pope Francis to celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy, two priests from the Diocese of Knoxville will receive a special mandate from the Holy Father in Rome to further spread merciful works. Monsignor Al Humbrecht, pastor at Holy …
Diocesan contingent braves blizzard to attend national March for Life
Weather doesn’t deter pro-life supporters, including presidential candidate Carly Fiorina, from Washington rally By Jim Wogan When Kari Lopez heard the weather forecast, she didn’t waver. After months of planning to attend the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., Kari wasn’t about to let a little snow get in …
Annual Bishop’s Appeal underway in all diocesan parishes
Fundraiser is ‘lifeblood’ for diocesan ministries; theme for 2016 campaign is St. Francis of Assisi’s Peace Prayer By Jim Wogan The annual Bishop’s Appeal — a critical source of funding for diocesan works of mercy, formation, evangelization, education, and charity — is underway at all 51 parishes and mission churches …
St. Dominic approaches Home Campaign in a ‘very good spot’
By Jim Wogan The Home Campaign is well under way in the Diocese of Knoxville — with 34 parishes and mission churches now at various stages of participation. Early this year, 17 more parishes will join the campaign as Wave 3 participants. While the Home Campaign operates nearly the same …
Religious Sisters of Mercy convent dedicated by Bishop Stika
By Jim Wogan Shortly after Bishop Richard F. Stika arrived in Knoxville in 2009, he reached out to a religious order based in Alma, Mich., with a request: come to Knoxville and help serve Roman Catholics in East Tennessee. The Religious Sisters of Mercy accepted the bishop’s offer, and the …
