Tennessee Knights of Columbus hold a virtual state convention, reduce meeting time from three days to three hours By Andy Telli Because of the social distancing restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the state convention of the Tennessee Knights of Columbus was boiled down from its typical three days to …
National service to report sexual misconduct involving U.S. bishops launched
Catholic News Service, Tennessee Register reports A reporting system accepting sexual misconduct allegations against U.S. bishops and eparchs is in place. Called the Catholic Bishops Abuse Reporting Service, or CBAR, the system became operational March 16. The mechanism incorporates a website and a toll-free telephone number through which individuals can …
Knights of Columbus unveil new initiation ceremony for members
Degree services to be open to public for first time By Andy Telli After 142 years, the Knights of Columbus are pulling down a veil of secrecy that has surrounded their initiation ceremonies in an effort to better showcase the order’s core principles and its drive to help Catholic men …
Knights of Columbus elect Michael McCusker as next State Deputy
Former Immaculate Conception parishioner to succeed Tracy Staller of Holy Family Parish in Seymour By Andy Telli/Tennessee Register Michael McCusker followed the example of his grandfather and his fellow parishioners at Immaculate Conception Church in Knoxville into the Knights of Columbus. “They were always a presence,” Mr. McCusker said of …
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For Fr. Kirk, ‘nothing better I would ever want’ than priesthood
Knoxville native, ordained at Sacred Heart, retires as longtime Diocese of Nashville priest By Andy Telli/Tennessee Register As a teenager growing up in Knoxville, Father John Kirk worked a variety of jobs to earn money. For a while, he thought his destiny was to be a businessman. “But I realized …
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Diocese of Nashville publishes names of priests accused of abusing minors
By the Tennessee Register The Diocese of Nashville, as part of its ongoing commitment to transparency, accountability, and pastoral care, is publishing the names of the 13 former priests who served in the diocese who have been accused of sexually abusing a minor. Of the 13, eight are dead and …
Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia elect prioress general, councilors
The Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation have elected Mother Anna Grace Neenan, OP, to lead the religious community for the next six years as the prioress general. In addition to the election of Mother Anna Grace, the Dominican Sisters elected to serve on the community’s General Council Sister Anne …
Knights of Columbus present top awards at state convention
By Andy Telli The Tennessee Knights of Columbus honored individual Knights, families, and councils for their contributions in the last year to the Church, their parishes and communities during the annual state convention held April 27-29 in Nashville. Three of the top awards presented were: Tennessee Knight of the Year, …
Tennessee Knights earn prestigious Circle of Honor award
Recognition is among several honors state Knights of Columbus receive at annual Supreme Convention in St. Louis By Andy Telli The Tennessee Knights of Columbus were honored with several awards presented at the awards ceremony of this year’s Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus, held in St. Louis Aug. …
Fr. Mike Johnston appointed Diocese of Nashville administrator
Former OLPH pastor, Notre Dame teacher, Knoxville Catholic High School principal to prepare diocese for new bishop By Theresa Laurence Tennessee Register Father Mike Johnston will be looking to answer one big question while he serves as administrator of the Diocese of Nashville: “What can we do together to prepare …
Funeral Mass held for Bishop Choby
By Andy Telli Bishop David R. Choby was a true shepherd to the people of the Diocese of Nashville, recalled his fellow bishop, friend, and former student, Archbishop Alexander K. Sample of Portland, Ore. He was “the kind of shepherd I would like to be,” said the archbishop, who was …
Knights elect Holy Family’s Tracy Staller as new state deputy
By Andy Telli The Tennessee Knights of Columbus elected a new leader during their annual state convention, held April 28-30 at the Franklin Marriott at Cool Springs, but the emphasis on service remains the same. “I’m a firm believer if you ask a man why he joined [the Knights of …