Our Lady of Fatima Parish starts chapter that encourages youth to grow in virtue By Emily Booker Young girls are growing a garden of virtues through the Little Flowers Club at Our Lady of Fatima Parish. Named after St. Thérèse of Lisieux, known as “the Little Flower,” the Little Flowers …
The East Tennessee Catholic wins national award for WMOF coverage
Newspaper cited by Catholic Press Association judges By The East Tennessee Catholic The East Tennessee Catholic, which has been providing news and information about the Diocese of Knoxville since 1991, was recognized by the Catholic Press Association for its coverage of the World Meeting of Families and Pope Francis’ first …
Deans named for Five Rivers, Cumberland Mountain deaneries
By The East Tennessee Catholic Father Michael Cummins, pastor at St. Dominic Parish in Kingsport, and Father Doug Owens, pastor at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Lenoir City, have been appointed by Bishop Richard F. Stika to serve as deans in the Diocese of Knoxville. Father Cummins will lead …
Year of Mercy sets theme for diocesan Ministries Day
More than 250 parish leaders take part in ministry leadership workshops at All Saints Church By The East Tennessee Catholic The Diocese of Knoxville’s Ministries Day, now in its sixth year, attracted 256 participants Aug. 20 to All Saints Parish, where parish leaders throughout the diocese gathered to strengthen their …
World Youth Day ‘life-changing’ for diocesan pilgrims
Youth from East Tennessee among 3 million people who traveled to Poland to see Pope Francis By Bill Brewer As some 3 million pilgrims from around the globe descended on Poland July 26-31 for World Youth Day 2016, including a half-dozen from the Diocese of Knoxville, there was not a …
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Sister Margaret Turk retires after 64 years as a Sister of Mercy
By Dan McWilliams Sister Margaret Turk, RSM, a familiar face around Physicians Regional Medical Center (formerly St. Mary’s Medical Center) since 2002, is retiring to Nashville. Sister Margaret has been working in pastoral services at PRMC, which allows her to visit patients and pray with them. She is retiring for …
Blessed Teresa of Calcutta becomes St. Teresa of Kolkata
As Pope Francis elevates revered nun, Maynardville parish celebrates canonization with an official name change By Bill Brewer “Peace begins with a smile.” – Mother Teresa Peace was apparent Sept. 11 in a storefront along Highway 33 in Union County, and smiles were abundant as one of the Diocese of …
Youth urged to be fearless in building God’s kingdom
Bishop Stika celebrates annual diocesan Mass for young people, asks them to be bold in their faith By Emily Booker The strong and energetic leadership within the youth ministry of the Diocese of Knoxville was celebrated on Sept. 10 with the annual diocesan Youth Mass and awards ceremony. Bishop Richard …
St. Dominic Parish celebrates 75 years with anniversary Mass
Kingsport church called a ‘shining star’ as Bishop Stika, priests mark occasion with congratulations and gratitude By Dan McWilliams St. Dominic Parish in Kingsport celebrated its 75th anniversary Aug. 14 as members filled the church for a Mass with Bishop Richard F. Stika. Bishop Stika celebrated the Mass with concelebrants …
He dwells among us: Deliver us from evil
The Church, as guardian of the truth, help us discern between good and evil By Bishop Richard F. Stika “Begone, Satan!” These were the last words spoken by the French priest Father Jacques Hamel as two ISIS terrorists attacked him while he celebrated Mass in his parish church in July. …
Sisters of Mercy celebrate 150 years of faithful service
Religious order first began serving Tennessee in 1866, East Tennessee in 1896 providing education, health care By Dan McWilliams Whether it’s through educating young people, ministering in parishes, or simply praying with a hospital patient, the Sisters of Mercy have a long and deep legacy in East Tennessee. The Sisters …
Praying for perspective: Do you say the Our Father or really pray it?
By George Valadie It was a Sunday morning not all that long ago, though I can’t recall which one. I remember it because of the Gospel that day, you know the one where Our Lord taught his apostles how to pray using the words that we now know as the Lord’s …
