Bishop-designate J. Mark Spalding is the 12th shepherd in the history of Middle Tennessee’s diocese By Catholic News Service Pope Francis has named Father J. Mark Spalding, a priest of the Archdiocese of Louisville, Ky., as the new bishop of Nashville, succeeding Bishop David R. Choby, who died June 3. …
The Face and Hands of Jesus
Bridge Ministry connects homeless community and Diocese of Knoxville volunteers By Bill Brewer Photography by Deacon Scott Maentz and Bill Brewer Ministries serve God in a variety of ways. Some are formed with great resources and goals in mind. Many are merely seeds planted that take time to grow. And …
St. Teresa breaks ground on new church
Parish lays foundation for growth with permanent worship site in Maynardville By Bill Brewer God is many things. The Creator, Father Almighty, Most High, and Maker of Heaven and Earth, among other apt descriptions. Father Steve Pawelk, GHM, and members of St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish in Maynardville and St. …
Faith on the Border
East Tennessee is home to parishes that serve both sides of the state line By Dan McWilliams Photography by Stephanie Richer The universal Church always has transcended geographical borders. Nowhere is that more evident than in East Tennessee. Yes, East Tennessee is blessed with several Catholic churches located in border …
Calendar fundraiser to aid tuition assistance
Participating schools, parishes to benefit when sales begin in September; cash prizes included By Bill Brewer Would you support Catholic education for 10 cents a day? The answer to that question is key to the success of a new fundraising program Diocese of Knoxville schools are launching in September to …
Cardinal Dziwisz to attend Cathedral dedication
Longtime Vatican official and secretary to St. John Paul II to be among dignitaries at special Mass By Jim Wogan A participant and witness to some of the most dramatic moments in the history of the Catholic Church in the 20th century is coming to the Diocese of Knoxville, both …
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Ladies of Charity celebrates 75th year
Bishop Stika praises diocesan group’s work during special Mass By Bill Brewer You’ve come a long way, ladies. The Ladies of Charity, which is marking its 75th anniversary this year, celebrated the milestone May 13 with a first for the nonprofit charitable organization that is part of the Diocese of …
Catechesis through life … and death
Church teachings on funeral, burial liturgies help people understand the Catholic faith By Bill Brewer The need for a new cemetery in the Diocese of Knoxville to serve parishes in the Smoky Mountain and Cumberland Mountain deaneries prompts discussion about the Church’s teaching on the order of Christian funerals and …
Cornerstone of faith
Bishop Stika marks key step in construction of the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus By Bill Brewer The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus reached an important — and symbolic — milestone March 25 when Bishop Richard F. Stika unveiled the cathedral cornerstone during a …
Diocesan school system achieves accreditation
AdvancED team evaluates all 10 schools, says they meet or exceed high standards By Bill Brewer The Diocese of Knoxville’s school system has been given two thumbs up for its accreditation efforts following a two-year evaluation process involving all 10 diocesan schools. A team of eight education evaluators with AdvancED, …
A Growing Footprint
CHI Memorial Hospital fulfills mission during seven-year building and renovation project By Paul Schulz Photography by Michael Peck There’s a new emerald gem on Chattanooga’s skyline, and it’s topped with a pair of gleaming white crosses that proclaim CHI Memorial Hospital’s faith-based mission. The crosses adorn a new state-of-the-art seven-story …
Reaching out from ground zero
St. Mary Parish escaped the firestorm, and reaches out to help those who did not By Bill Brewer Photography by Stephanie Richer St. Mary Parish was ground zero in the wildfires that devastated parts of Sevier County on Nov. 28, 2016. And while flames reached to within yards of the …
