Rita Darlene Le’Cuyer Powers left this world into the arms of her Savior on Feb. 19 peacefully surrounded by family. Mrs. Powers was born at home in Bradley, Ill. on Aug. 28, 1928, to Paul and Thelma Le’Cuyer. She soon moved to Kankakee, Ill., where she graduated as valedictorian of …
‘Most everything’s working. It’s all good’
God would love to ‘climb out of bed, survey the universe,’ and think those words to Himself By George Valadie I’m not the weather fanatic my wife is, but I know this much: if our daughter in Little Rock gets hit by something crazy, odds are pretty good Chattanooga is …
‘Bring healing at every level’
Annual retreat caters to Catholic health-care professionals across diocese By Gabrielle Nolan Catholic health-care professionals attended a Lenten retreat on Feb. 17 hosted at the Chancery in Knoxville by the local Catholic Medical Association St. Gianna Guild. The retreat, titled “Walking Lent with the Divine Physician,” included talks, Mass, confession, …
Marcia Ann Hartman
Marcia Ann Hartman, age 83, of Lenoir City, passed away on Feb. 22. Mrs. Hartman was a member of St. John Neumann Church in Farragut. She retired from Covenant Health after 30 years. She loved to travel and spend time with her family. Mrs. Hartman was preceded in death by …
Breakout sessions a hit at third men’s conference
St. Dominic Parish in Kingsport hosts the annual event that keeps ‘growing and improving’ By Dan McWilliams Adding breakout sessions to the third annual East Tennessee Catholic Men’s Conference, held March 9 at St. Dominic Church in Kingsport, proved to be a popular decision. Two breakout segments took place between …
Singing the goodness of the Lord
Archbishop Fabre celebrates Chrism Mass to begin Holy Week observances By Dan McWilliams Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre addressed most of his Chrism Mass homily to his brother priests of the Diocese of Knoxville as a sign of their unity as one presbyterate, “hoping and praying that all the grace and …
Willard Wright
Willard M. Wright, of Knoxville, passed away on Jan. 17 at the age of 81. Mr. Wright, who was a faithful Catholic and member of the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, was a family man and U.S. Army veteran. He retired from Bell Telephone Co. after 35 …
William Robert Fox Sr.
William Robert “Bill” Fox Sr. passed away March 7 after a hard fought battle with cancer. Mr. Fox was born on Jan. 14, 1943, to Donald and Mary Pauline (Lynch) Fox, the youngest of their eight children. Mr. Fox is survived by his loving family: son, William R. “Rob” Fox …
Notre Dame Parish in Greeneville holds Lenten eucharistic mission Feb. 21-25
Notre Dame Parish in Greeneville held a eucharistic mission Feb. 21 through Feb. 25. The Vatican International Exhibit: The Eucharistic Miracles of the World was on display for the five days of the mission. The display was made available through contact with the Shrine of Our Lady of Guadalupe in …
A history of the Paulist Fathers in Knoxville
By Dan McWilliams Before the Paulist Fathers assumed care of Immaculate Conception in Knoxville in 1973, the city’s oldest parish—founded in 1855—stood in danger of closing as its downtown neighborhood was beset with urban blight, and the number of Mass-goers had been dwindling for more than 15 years. IC’s St. …
Paulists celebrate 50 years in Knoxville
Religious order remains committed to ministry in East Tennessee By Gabrielle Nolan On March 9, the members of Immaculate Conception and St. John XXIII parishes had two reasons to celebrate. Not only were the Paulist Fathers marking 50 years of service in the Diocese of Knoxville, but the order also …
Sister Adamarie Kost, RSM
Sister Adamarie (Cecilia) Kost, RSM, passed peacefully into God’s arms on March 8 at Mercy Convent in Nashville. Sister Adamarie was the daughter of Charles Franklin and Ada Vester Kost. She was born in Nashville on Sept. 27, 1937. She graduated from Cathedral High School and entered the Sisters of …
