Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre presented Ruth Coughlin and Deacon David Lucheon with the St. Peter Award at the Catholic Foundation of East Tennessee dinner in Knoxville on Dec. 5. Deacon Hicks Armor, director of stewardship and strategic planning for the diocese, also took part in the presentations. Mrs. Coughlin, Deacon …
Generosity pours forth on Giving Tuesday
St. Albert the Great Parish, St. Joseph School in U.S. Top 100 for funds raised By Emily Booker Diocese of Knoxville parishioners began the season of giving in a robust way. #iGiveCatholic is an online giving initiative held in dioceses across the United States on the Tuesday after Thanksgiving every …
Knights Cup lacrosse event returns to KCHS
The tourney features five college games over two days as well as youth and middle school action By Dan McWilliams Lacrosse fans can once again see their favorite sport at Knoxville Catholic High School as the Knights Cup Lacrosse Tournament returns for its sixth edition after a COVID pause. The …
‘He gave his all’
Father Ron Stone, pastor of Holy Cross Parish, dies following recent illness By Bill Brewer Father Ron Stone, pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Pigeon Forge, whose compelling conversion story was an inspiration for many people, died on Dec. 8 following a brief illness from cancer. He was 69. Archbishop …
A parish united for Ukrainians
OLPH parishioner leads church effort to make a new home for refugee family By Bill Brewer As unrest grips the Middle East and dominates the world’s attention, fighting continues to rage in Ukraine as that country’s military still battles Russia, a war that next month will enter its third year. …
Crazy Quilt party gives kids a merrier Christmas
The Catholic Charities ministry in Newcomb distributes toys to more than 250 children By Dan McWilliams The annual Christmas party at the Crazy Quilt Friendship Center in Newcomb on Dec. 16 saw more than 250 young people receive toys, bicycles, and more. Donations from East Tennessee Catholics and churchgoers …
Knights of Columbus Cor initiative bolsters faith
Formation, prayer, fraternity at the heart of program with Diocese of Knoxville ties By Kimberly Heatherington OSV News When Supreme Knight Patrick Kelly, leader of more than 2 million Knights of Columbus members worldwide, met with Pope Francis at the Vatican in April, he shared an insight about the era …
KCHS, Notre Dame athletes sign with colleges
Seven from Knoxville Catholic High School commit to their futures while three from NDHS do By Dan McWilliams Knoxville Catholic High School and Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga each held a National Signing Day Ceremony on Nov. 8. Seven athletes signed with colleges at KCHS, and three from NDHS …
Our Lady of Perpetual Help soccer team repeats as conference champs
The middle school soccer team at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Chattanooga recently won the Independent Schools Conference championship for the second year in a row. The Rams, a co-ed team coached by John Deprima, finished the season with an 8-2 record. OLPH defeated Berean Academy of Hixson …
Fr. Ryan sainthood documents go to Vatican officials
Fr. Carter, Deacon DeGaetano deliver vital information to Holy See By John Burger, Aleteia Another case of a possible saint from the United State is now in the hands of the Vatican. Representatives from the Diocese of Knoxville have delivered to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints all the …
Partners in Haiti health care
Sacred Heart ministry supporting impoverished country hears from award-winning leader By Gabrielle Nolan The Haiti Outreach Program of the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus held its annual banquet, Hands Across the Sea: Supporting Haiti, on Sept. 22 at Cathedral Hall. More than 80 attendees enjoyed a meal, …
‘The truth has no exceptions’
Challenges to pro-life efforts only ramped up following Supreme Court Dobbs decision The East Tennessee Catholic The truth has no exceptions. This keynote message for the annual banquet of Tennessee Right to Life’s Knox County chapter on Oct. 5 reverberated through Bridgewater Place event center in Knoxville as East Tennessee …
