Event serves as fundraiser, launch of capital campaign to upgrade Knoxville office/warehouse facility By East Tennessee Catholic staff The Ladies of Charity of Knoxville set aside their work aprons June 28 and opted for an evening of shenanigans — all for a good cause. And what a night it was …
Educators participate in workshops for instructional excellence
Restoration of Title IIA funds will allow diocesan schools to increase professional development activities By Sedonna Prater As Diocese of Knoxville schools prepare for students returning from summer break, school administrators and teachers are completing training in a series of workshops aimed at enhancing teacher quality and instructional effectiveness in …
He dwells among us: Given up for you
God calls us to be good stewards of all creation, beginning with a human ecology By Bishop Richard F. Stika Getting our hands dirty can be a good thing, especially when it’s the result of working in a garden. Anyone who follows me on Facebook knows how much I enjoy …
‘How could it happen?’
Bishop Stika offers message of faith, forgiveness as Chattanoogans mourn deaths of servicemen By Bill Brewer and Jim Wogan An outpouring of sympathy and prayer has embraced the Chattanooga community and the families of five military men who were slain last month by a gunman who opened fi re on …
Diocesan school system seeks AdvancED accreditation
Each diocesan school to take part in initiative that recognizes quality education programs around the country By Sedonna Prater When Bishop Richard Stika appointed Sister Mary Marta Abbott, RSM, as superintendent of diocesan schools in 2011, he instructed her to make unification of all 10 Catholic schools a priority. Bishop …
Parishes hold benefit concerts for Colombia youth, elderly
Impoverished in Marsella, surrounding area to receive benefits from One Heart, One Mission led by Father Giraldo Five Diocese of Knoxville parishes have joined to hold benefit concerts for those in need in Marsella, Colombia. Successful benefit concerts were held in July for One Heart, One Mission, a ministry to …
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 …
Basilica still stands as a community beacon after 125 years
Sts. Peter and Paul marks historical milestone as it looks forward to a bright future By Dan McWilliams There was much to celebrate at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul on June 28. The basilica community gathered for Mass with Bishop Richard F. Stika to mark not only the …
Chattanooga funeral Mass held for Deacon Mark Gang
A funeral Mass for Deacon Mark Gang Jr. was held July 24 at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Chattanooga. Deacon Gang, 88, died July 18. The funeral Mass was celebrated by Monsignor Al Humbrecht, with the burial following in Mount Olivet Cemetery. A lifelong resident of Chattanooga, Deacon …
KCHS sophomore Cade Mays commits to Vols
Knoxville Catholic High School sophomore offensive lineman Cade Mays committed to the University of Tennessee on July 13, giving the Vols their first commitment in the 2018 class. Cade, who stands 6-foot-5 and weighs 305 pounds, had offers from schools such as Alabama, Florida State, Clemson, and Texas A&M. He …
KCHS hires Moore as baseball coach
On July 6 Knoxville Catholic High School announced Caleb Moore as the new head coach for the Irish baseball program. Mr. Moore, a 2001 graduate of Knoxville Catholic, has spent the last four seasons resurrecting the Happy Valley High School baseball program. He replaces Adam Sullivan, who left KCHS for …
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 …