A group of parishioners from St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade traveled to Nuestros Pequeños Hermanos homes in Cuernavaca and Miacatlán, Mexico, in June. The group led a vacation Bible school for 70 children ages 6-11, which included Bible stories, skits, songs, and crafts. They also organized pickleball, …
Four parishioners honored at HOF ceremony
Keegan Smith, Lillie Murphy, Dr. Jerry Punch, and Judge Tim Irwin recognized at Boys & Girls Club event By The East Tennessee Catholic The Diocese of Knoxville was well represented at the Greater Knoxville Sports Hall of Fame induction ceremony on Aug. 21 as four parishioners who are standouts in …
Marked with the sign of faith
Seftons gift land for new Catholic cemetery By Dan McWilliams Longtime diocesan benefactors Alan and Sally Sefton have donated 10.9 acres in the Farragut-Concord area for a new Holy Cross Cemetery with a potential capacity of 3,500 graves, and the couple additionally contributed $1 million to establish a perpetual-care fund …
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A joyous celebration of community
Polish Heritage Festival attracts hundreds for faith, fun, food By Maggie Parsons More than 800 people around the diocese were excited to experience a taste of Polish culture on Aug. 2 while attending the second annual Polish Heritage Festival. Prior to the festival, members of the Polish community and those …
Julia Schriver remembered for devotion to her faith, support for KCHS, Vols
Funeral Mass held at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus The East Tennessee Catholic The Diocese of Knoxville is mourning the death of Julia Driscoll Schriver, a beloved, faithful parishioner of the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus who passed away peacefully at her Knoxville …
Pilgrims of Hope ’25
Hispanic youth celebrate the jubilee in Washington, D.C. By Magdiel Argueta It is easy to remember someone who has left a profound legacy in our lives, especially when that legacy transforms souls. What is not easy is to leave an indelible mark. Yet, there is a man who recently departed …
Farewell to a missionary
Bishop Beckman, Archbishop Kurtz lead funeral Mass for Father Joseph Hammond By Bill Brewer and Dan McWilliams Father Joseph Mary Aryee Hammond, CHS, who had served in the Diocese of Knoxville since 1998, was laid to rest on Aug. 16 following a funeral Mass at St. John Neumann Church celebrated …
Immaculate Conception parishioners step up to serve seniors in need in downtown Knoxville
By Allison DiGennaro “It is easy to delegate charity to others, yet the calling of every Christian is to become personally involved.” These are convicting words from Pope Francis, written on June 13, 2023, on the memorial of St. Anthony of Padua, patron of the poor. Pope Francis continued to …
Anniversaries abound at the basilica
Sts. Peter and Paul parishioners celebrate four special dates By Claire Collins On June 28, clergy, staff, and parishioners of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga gathered to honor a special intersection of anniversaries, well wishes, and celebrations. Father David Carter, rector of the basilica, shared his …
A dress that still hangs in her closet
Notre Dame High School hosts belated prom for class of 2020 By Bee Goodman Take a moment to remember what the final months of high school felt like. There was a daily rush of excitement, anxiety for what the future held, and celebrations like prom and graduation that were right …
St. Christopher Parish celebrating 50 years
Bishop Beckman and longtime pastor Father Sweeney will mark the golden anniversary on Aug. 23 By Dan McWilliams Bishop Mark Beckman will celebrate a Mass honoring the 50th anniversary of St. Christopher Parish in Jamestown at 6:30 p.m. CDT (7:30 p.m. EDT) on Saturday, Aug. 23. A dinner in St. …
Sister Jolita’s legacy
St. Joseph School establishing endowment to honor beloved educator By Bill Brewer Sister Jolita still has a powerful presence within the St. Joseph School community even as the Knoxville elementary school makes plans for the anniversary of her death. The community is making sure her last request continues to be …