The Crusaders of the Holy Spirit priest was 79 and served in Hispanic ministry in the diocese for 27 years By Dan McWilliams Father Joseph Mary Hammond, CHS, a native of Ghana who had served in Hispanic ministry in the Diocese of Knoxville since 1998, died Saturday evening, Aug. 9. …
Listening to the whisper, feeling the nudge
Men’s Discernment Group contributes to Diocese of Knoxville vocations By Bill Brewer Every fourth Saturday of each month a group of men gather in the Diocese of Knoxville Chancery for fellowship and discussion about Catholicism led by Father Mark Schuster or Father Arthur Torres. While fellowship is common around the …
‘A day of great blessing’
Bishop Beckman ordains Renzo Alvarado, A.J. Houston to the priesthood By Dan McWilliams The presbyterate in East Tennessee grew by two on June 7 after Bishop Mark Beckman ordained Deacons A.J. Houston and Renzo Alvarado Suarez to the priesthood at a packed-to-overflowing Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. …
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East Tennesseans react to first U.S.-born pope
‘The Catholic Church in America is having a moment’ By Gabrielle Nolan Catholics around the world rejoiced and celebrated when white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on May 8, signifying the newest pontiff for the universal Church had been chosen. Because of the influx of news and …
Diocese of Knoxville joyfully welcomes His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Bishop Mark Beckman of the Diocese of Knoxville expresses profound joy and gratitude upon the announcement from the Vatican. “We are filled with immense gratitude to the Holy Spirit for guiding the College of Cardinals in selecting Pope Leo XIV to lead our Catholic Church,” said Bishop Beckman. “The faithful …
Diocese of Knoxville reacts to news of Pope Francis’ death
By The East Tennessee Catholic Catholic faithful across East Tennessee, led by Bishop Mark Beckman, are responding in prayer to the news that Pope Francis has died. The Holy Father passed away on Easter Monday, April 21, at 7:35 a.m. Rome time at the age of 88. Pope Francis had …
Ministry in an emergency: A six-month lookback at historic Hurricane Helene flood
In September, upper East Tennessee was overwhelmed by historic flooding from Hurricane Helene. East Tennessee’s Catholic faithful stepped up with strong, immediate response. Six months later, the affected communities are still recovering and coming to terms to a new reality after the destruction. The East Tennessee Catholic staff visited the …
‘Bringing the Gospel of life’
St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic, Catholic Charities form partnership By Gabrielle Nolan Two local Catholic powerhouses have joined forces to begin a life-affirming partnership that will positively impact the rural communities of East Tennessee. St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic (SMLC), a mobile medical clinic that provides health services to the medically uninsured, …
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‘We begin a great pilgrimage’
Diocese of Knoxville opens participation in Jubilee Year 2025 By Gabrielle Nolan On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis ushered in the Jubilee Year 2025 by opening the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome prior to Mass. With the theme “Pilgrims of Hope,” the Jubilee is the first ordinary Jubilee …
Diaconal ministry clearly present in the diocese
Bishop Beckman presides as deacons renew promises, candidates move forward By Bill Brewer Diocese of Knoxville deacons present and future were the focus of an Oct. 3 Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, where Bishop Mark Beckman led the Rite of Admission to Candidacy for …
‘A community of light’
Catholic Extension presents Lumen Christi Award; St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic is honored By Emily Booker Catholic Extension Society presented Sister Mary Lisa Renfer, RSM, medical director of the St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic (SMLC), with the Lumen Christi Award on Oct. 30. The award is Catholic Extension’s highest honor, given to …
Diocese responds to flood disaster
Diocesan pastoral teams reach out to residents in need of spiritual, physical, emotional, and financial support By Dan McWilliams Bishop Mark Beckman was able to see firsthand the ministry to victims of flooding caused by Hurricane Helene in visits to Erwin and Hampton on Oct. 2. The bishop met with …