Tennessee Knights councils have recruited 330 new members in first six months of the fraternal year By Andy Telli The Tennessee Knights of Columbus’ membership efforts are paying dividends. In the first six months in the 2016-17 fraternal year, the Knights in Tennessee have recruited about 330 new members, which …
Funeral Mass celebrated for former St. Jude priest Father Philip Breen
By Andy Telli, Tennessee Register NASHVILLE — Father Philip Breen, 77, who died Feb. 29 after a relapse of leukemia, was remembered as a wonderful priest, pastor, brother and friend. “It’s an honor and privilege to be with all of you to give honor to God for one who lived …
Knights of Columbus donate wheelchairs to organizations across state
Partnership with American Wheelchair Mission assists veterans, seniors and the infirm By Andy Telli Knights of Columbus in East and Middle Tennessee have received a shipment of 114 wheelchairs they are distributing to nursing homes, adult day-care centers, veterans groups and others. The latest shipment is the sixth the Tennessee …
Knights of Columbus elect new officers and honor councils
Diocese of Knoxville is well-represented with delegates, honors at statewide level By Andy Telli The Tennessee State Council of the Knights of Columbus earlier this year elected new state officers and honored councils across the state for outstanding activities serving their church, parish and community. Steve Comm, who started with …
Knights boost donations to help intellectually disabled across state
MR Foundation supports agencies in Tennessee through fundraising efforts like Tootsie Roll drives By Andy Telli Efforts to revitalize fundraising for the Tennessee Knights of Columbus’ MR Foundation, which supports agencies across the state that serve people with intellectual disabilities, are starting to pay off. “It has taken awhile to …
Knights Council 8152 presents $9,318 in checks
By Andy Telli Knights of Columbus Council 8152 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Fairfield Glade and St. Alphonsus Church in Crossville recently presented two checks totaling $9,318 to Hilltoppers Inc., which provides housing and community services to people with intellectual disabilities in Crossville and the surrounding area. The …
Diocese of Nashville, 7 Catholic groups file suit over HHS mandate
NASHVILLE—The Diocese of Nashville and seven of the Catholic entities operating in Middle Tennessee have filed suit in Federal Court to block the implementation of mandates by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that require them to provide morally objectionable services under the Affordable Health Care Act through …
Nashville Diocese, 7 Catholic entities file federal lawsuit
NASHVILLE — The Diocese of Nashville and seven of the Catholic entities operating in Middle Tennessee have filed suit in Federal Court to block the implementation of mandates by the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services that require them to provide morally objectionable services under the Affordable Health Care …