By Jaclyn Holloway Knoxville Catholic High School senior Genevieve Jenkins recently earned a full-ride scholarship to the University of Pennsylvania through QuestBridge National College Match, one of the most competitive scholarship programs in the country. The good news came while she was sitting in her family’s car with her mother …
2025 #iGive Catholic is another success
Money raised will benefit Diocese of Knoxville parishes, schools, ministries The East Tennessee Catholic Celebrated annually on the Tuesday following Thanksgiving, Black Friday, and Cyber Monday, #iGiveCatholic is the U.S. Catholic Church’s giving day that kicks off the charitable season and joins the Catholic community in giving thanks and giving …
‘Devotion to Our Lady strengthens our call’
Holy Cross community unites to honor Our Lady of Guadalupe in celebration By Maggie Parsons Joy in a celebration of tradition brought together the community of faith at Holy Cross Parish in Pigeon Forge on Dec, 12, for its annual Our Lady of Guadalupe celebration. The celebration at Holy Cross …
One Heart Colombia Mission turns 20
The East Tennessee Catholic The One Heart Colombia Mission on Oct. 19 celebrated 20 years of mission work to benefit the people of Marsella in the South American nation. The celebration was hosted by St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish in Cleveland. St. Thérèse is the home site where the mission …
Mass is complex
A brief history of liturgical reform in the Church By John Mecklenborg Every Sunday, Catholics are obligated to commemorate the resurrection of Jesus Christ through celebration of the sacred Mass. It’s a time of communal worship, celebration, rest, reflection, prayer, Word, and unity around the eucharistic table. Precisely how Catholics …
Sam Goodwin shares amazing story at St. Patrick
Catholic traveler, on his way to visit every country, tells of imprisonment in Syria and promise to God By Dan McWilliams In coming to St. Patrick Church in Morristown on Oct. 25, Sam Goodwin continued to fulfill a promise he made to the Lord more than six years ago. Mr. …
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Bishop implements Traditionis custodes
Traditional Latin Mass transitioning to the Novus Ordo By John Mecklenborg Bishop Mark Beckman is implementing Traditionis custodes in the Diocese of Knoxville. Parishes with Traditional Latin Mass communities are transitioning to the 2002 Roman Missal. The parishes will still offer Mass in Latin according to the 2002 Missal while …
How the Grinch stole Hattie’s hearts
St. Joseph 3rd-graders rally around classmate’s fundraiser for Children’s Hospital By Bill Brewer There aren’t any hearts two sizes too small in the third grade at St. Joseph School: only hearts three sizes larger. How can you tell? Just look at the Grinch-themed Christmas tree the students in Jenifer Ingram’s …
‘Addressing wounds’
Worship leader Jackie Angel brings her message of healing to St. John Neumann By Bee Goodman St. John Neumann Parish in Farragut hosted a special evening from the Catholic Women’s Team of Knoxville. The Oct. 21 event featured guest speaker Jackie Angel, who spoke to women about addressing emotional trauma …
Bishop ordains newest deacon
Daniel Cooper joins transitional diaconate ahead of pending priesthood By Bill Brewer The feast of St. Albert the Great will forever hold a sacred place in Daniel Cooper’s priestly formation as the Nov. 15 date was when he was ordained to the transitional diaconate at St. Albert the Great Church …
Funeral Mass held for Sister Yvette Gillen, RSM
By Dan McWilliams Sister Mary Yvette Gillen, RSM, a Sister of Mercy for 64 years who served for many years as a pastoral associate at St. Therese Parish in Clinton, St. Joseph Parish in Norris, and Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Alcoa, died on Sunday, Nov. 2, in Nashville. …
Kroger, Maher perform for a capacity crowd
Tour visits St. John Neumann Parish By Maggie Parsons On night two in their returning countrywide Cathedrals tour, Catholic musicians Matt Maher and Sarah Kroger made a stop at St. John Neumann Church in Farragut for a night of Advent worship on Dec. 5. The “Cathedrals: An Advent Night of …