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 …
‘We stand on the shoulders of many’
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish celebrates a century of Catholicism in Cleveland, looks forward to the future By Jim Wogan Long before the Diocese of Knoxville existed, back when the seeds of Catholicism were starting to sprout roots in the spiritual soil of East Tennessee, Father Paul Hostettler was helping …
The Francis Effect
Diocese of Knoxville sees pope’s U.S. impact firsthand By Jim Wogan The images will last for decades. But Catholics around the world and within the Diocese of Knoxville are praying the real impact of Pope Francis’ six-day visit to the United States goes beyond that. Starting with his arrival from …
Knoxville Catholic captures 2015 Irish Bowl, 35-17
Players, coaches, fans wait out a long lightning delay in the latest edition of the annual rivalry By Jim Wogan At first it looked like a blowout. Then it looked like a washout. After all that, the 2015 Irish Bowl had the look and feel of an outright entertaining game …
St. Patrick fulfilling needs through Home Campaign
Completing church basement, new outreach equipment are keys to achieving evangelization goals By Jim Wogan For five years, parishioners at St. Patrick Church in Morristown have been holding some of their meetings and social gatherings in the church basement. Not unusual—unless you consider the basement has no heat or air …
Old Holy Ghost Church to get new life through Home Campaign
Past remains vital to parish’s future as proceeds from fundraising effort go to restore original building By Jim Wogan Holy Ghost Church is one of East Tennessee’s most identifiable Catholic landmarks and is a vital place for worship and fellowship. For nearly 90 years, the massive limestone structure and its …
‘How could it happen?’
Bishop Stika offers message of faith, forgiveness as Chattanoogans mourn deaths of servicemen By Bill Brewer and Jim Wogan An outpouring of sympathy and prayer has embraced the Chattanooga community and the families of five military men who were slain last month by a gunman who opened fi re on …
Conversation with the Cardinals to feature Dolan, Rigali, Levada
Tickets now on sale for once-in-a-lifetime evening with world-renowned Church leaders Nearly 200 years of Catholic leadership will be on stage when the Diocese of Knoxville presents A Conversation with the Cardinals on April 18 from 7-9 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre. New York Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Cardinal Justin …
Tennesseans vote yes on 1 as constitutional amendment passes
East Tennessee Catholic faithful instrumental in passage of pro-life measure as state’s churches get out the vote In a constitutional battle watched closely by pro-life and pro-abortion groups around the country, Tennessee voters approved Amendment 1 on Election Day, Nov. 4, giving state legislators the ability to better regulate facilities …
Outdoor Mass marks end of growing season for migrants
More than 250 contract workers, their families and friends gather for liturgical celebration Tomato crates were stacked for walls and the floor was concrete, but brilliant sunshine and a warm autumn breeze filled a makeshift outdoor chapel at Scott Farms in Unicoi on Oct. 26 as more than 250 agricultural …
