By Bill Brewer Diocese of Knoxville schools are feeling the impact of state-funded, school-choice scholarships, which are affecting all 10 campuses from Chattanooga to the Tri-Cities. Diocesan schools, for the first time, are participating in a program that allows families to choose where their children attend school, and this month …
School choice? Why not?
Bill Dunn works within the system to give students education freedom By Bill Brewer Bill Dunn was convinced that school choice was right for Tennessee education in the 1980s when he was a 4-H representative just out of college and working in Grainger County. What began as an idea he …
Youth find their ‘true north’ in vacation Bible school at Notre Dame Church
Each year a new theme comes alive at Notre Dame Church in Greeneville for the annual vacation Bible school. This year the theme was “True North—Trusting Jesus in a Wild World.” Participants gathered each Wednesday evening in June to attend Mass, share a simple meal of Tundra Treats, and participate …
NFL vet gives back to Notre Dame with free camp
Fighting Irish alum Patrick Johnson of the Eagles helps 70 youngsters polish their football skills By Dan McWilliams NFL veteran Patrick Johnson, a 2017 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, gave back to his alma mater June 20 by hosting a free football camp attended by 70 boys …
Restoring the old
Our Lady of Perpetual Help project is updating church by going back in history By Bill Brewer Father Arthur Torres may want to consider leading a retreat on turning challenges into opportunities through faith. He has the perfect example in Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church in Chattanooga. The OLPH …
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‘The gift of Father Michael’s priesthood’
Bishop Beckman helps Father Cummins celebrate his 30th ordination anniversary on Pentecost Sunday By Dan McWilliams The St. Dominic community and friends and family of Father Michael Cummins filled the Kingsport church June 8 for a celebration of the pastor’s 30th anniversary of priestly ordination. Bishop Mark Beckman presided at …
Bishop Beckman blesses an icon of Mary at St. Francis-Fairfield Glade
Bishop Mark Beckman blessed an icon of Mary on June 23 at St. Francis of Assisi Church in Fairfield Glade. The icon was installed Feb. 18 on the sanctuary wall next to the crucifix. The artist, Sabiha Mujtaba, delivered and installed the icon, which she worked on for a year …
Justice and mercy
An OLPH Lenten retreat that touched hearts and changed minds By Magdiel Argueta On the fifth Sunday of Lent, I participated in a very special retreat organized by the young adults group Tras las Huellas de Jesús (In the Footsteps of Jesus) from Our Lady of Perpetual Help Parish in …
Bishop announces new priest assignments
The moves affect leadership positions in the diocese and elevate many priests to pastor of their parishes The East Tennessee Catholic More than 30 priests have received appointments from Bishop Mark Beckman in an administrative move that will impact over 25 parishes in the Diocese of Knoxville. Bishop Beckman announced …
KDCCW introduces program to recognize young women
Golden Rose Award promotes leadership, spirituality, and service to community By Emily Booker The Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women has introduced a new program in the diocese to recognize young women who display leadership, spirituality, and service in their parish and community. The National Council of Catholic Women’s Golden …
May Crowning highlights St. Mary School jubilee
Giving honor to Mary, the patroness, who has been with the school from the beginning By Gabrielle Nolan A statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was adorned with a crown of flowers at a special all-school Mass on May 2 at St. Mary Parish in Oak Ridge. The May Crowning …
For the beauty of our earth
Bishop Beckman celebrates the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’ By Emily Booker One of Pope Francis’ enduring legacies will be his focus on care for creation, wise stewardship of resources, and upholding human dignity. This year marks a decade since the release of his encyclical Laudato Si’ or “Praise Be …