Bishop Beckman is a featured speaker at SEPI Regional Encuentro conference By José Manuel Arias Tennessee Register More than 100 bishops, clergy, religious, and lay leaders from 24 dioceses across the Southeast region of the United States gathered for the 2026 Regional Encuentro, hosted in the Diocese of St. Augustine, …
These alphabet letters spell savings for families
EFS funds in demand; ESA scholarships available; ECCA on the way By Rick Musacchio Diocese of Nashville The 114th Tennessee General Assembly concluded its 2026 session on April 23 with legislation that will have an impact on Catholic schools across the state, including bills to expand Education Freedom Scholarships and …
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Funeral Mass held for Father James K. Mallett
East Tennessean and longtime Diocese of Nashville pastor dies at age 84 The East Tennessee Catholic and the Tennessee Register Father James K. Mallett, a son of East Tennessee and a priest of the Diocese of Nashville, was laid to rest on April 1 at Mount Olivet Cemetery in his …
Addressing issues of importance
Tennessee bishops attend Catholic Day on the Hill at state Capitol By Katie Peterson Tennessee Register Gratitude for Education Freedom Scholarships and calls for meaningful immigration reform and an end to the death penalty in Tennessee were key points of interest that members of the Catholic Church in Tennessee brought …
‘Humble, prayerful, obedient servant of the Church’
Bishops Beckman, Spalding lead funeral Mass for Father John Kirk By Jim Casey Nashville Catholic Father John Kirk, a priest of the Diocese of Nashville for more than 55 years, died on Jan. 18 in Knoxville. He was 84. A funeral Mass was celebrated by Bishop Mark Beckman of Knoxville …
Catholic Day on the Hill
Tennessee bishops, students attend annual faith-based event at state Capitol By Katie Peterson / Tennessee Register The values of the Catholic Church were topics of discussion with several state legislators during Catholic Day on the Hill at the Tennessee State Capitol in Nashville on Feb. 26. The three bishops of …
Father Ryan High School creates Monsignor Campion scholarship
The Tennessee Register Father Ryan High School in Nashville has established a new scholarship in honor of alumnus Monsignor Owen Campion, a native of the Diocese of Nashville who served in East Tennessee before a long career as an editor and publisher. In a ceremony Dec. 21 at Father Ryan, …
Longtime priest Father Hostettler dies at 100
He led parishes statewide for 73 years, including his beloved St. Catherine Labouré in Copperhill By Dan McWilliams Father Paul Hostettler, a priest for 73 years who celebrated his 100th birthday in May and dearly loved his time at St. Catherine Labouré Parish in Copperhill in East Tennessee, passed away …
New Knights state deputy from St. Thérèse of Lisieux
Knights of Columbus state convention was held April 28-29, officers are named By Andy Telli Tennessee Register For the last five years, the Knights of Columbus in Tennessee have been on a journey to help Catholic men strengthen their faith. Bill Markiewicz’s mission as the newly elected state deputy is …
Father Paul Hostettler celebrates 100th birthday
The native of Nashville who long served East Tennessee Catholics marks his centenary By Andy Telli/Tennessee Register Long lives run in Father Paul Hostettler’s family. He’s fallen right in line with his relatives. On May 12, family and friends, including Bishop J. Mark Spalding and several priests of the Diocese …
Putting his flags down
Father John O’Neill is officially an American citizen following Nashville naturalization ceremony By Katie Peterson Tennessee Register After 30 years in the United States, Father John O’Neill is officially an American citizen after taking his Oath of Allegiance during his naturalization ceremony on Jan. 18 at the Fred D. Thompson …
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Bishops announce Tennessee Catholic Conference
Tennessee Register Bishops of the dioceses of Nashville, Knoxville, and Memphis have announced the establishment of the Tennessee Catholic Conference to serve as their combined public policy voice and to provide a regular presence before the Tennessee General Assembly, federal, state, and local governmental officials. The mission of the Tennessee …