Alexian Village resident is oldest in state and second oldest in United States By Bill Brewer Mary Harris stands out at Alexian Village, where she is a popular resident with many well-wishers at the Signal Mountain retirement community. You could even say she stands out in Tennessee, the United States, …
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Seventh Knights Cup raises more than $11,000
Ten youth teams from around the area play in the daylong lacrosse tournament at Knoxville Catholic By Dan McWilliams Catholic Charities of East Tennessee’s Pregnancy Help Center in Knoxville again benefited from the Knights Cup Lacrosse Tournament. The seventh annual event, held April 26 at Knoxville Catholic High School’s Blaine …
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East Tennesseans react to first U.S.-born pope
‘The Catholic Church in America is having a moment’ By Gabrielle Nolan Catholics around the world rejoiced and celebrated when white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on May 8, signifying the newest pontiff for the universal Church had been chosen. Because of the influx of news and …
Ministering until his last breath
Bishop Beckman meets with press to discuss Pope Francis’ enduring papacy By Maggie Parsons Pope Francis, known for being the people’s pope and for his pastoral care of God’s creation, kept to his ministry by working until almost his last breath before he passed away on April 21 at the …
Bishop Beckman leads Lenten retreat at OLPH
He tells those attending the event that ‘we have to have a vibrant, living connection with Jesus’ By Claire Collins Bishop Mark Beckman traveled to Chattanooga on March 26 to give a Lenten retreat at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, welcoming both OLPH and Basilica of Sts. Peter and …
Diocese of Knoxville joyfully welcomes His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Bishop Mark Beckman of the Diocese of Knoxville expresses profound joy and gratitude upon the announcement from the Vatican. “We are filled with immense gratitude to the Holy Spirit for guiding the College of Cardinals in selecting Pope Leo XIV to lead our Catholic Church,” said Bishop Beckman. “The faithful …
Knights of Columbus ‘Cor’ initiative growing in 2025
Program that originated in Diocese of Knoxville aims to strengthen Catholic men’s faith By Kimberley 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 two years ago, he shared an …
In-service held for implementation of National Pastoral Plan
Diocesan training for the Hispanic/Latino Ministry program attracts faithful By Blanca Primm “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19) On March 22, an event was held that brought together more than 170 parishioners who, in coordination with their pastors, came from 19 parishes across the Diocese of …
Greene community works together in a time of crisis
Notre Dame parishioners assist in a variety of ways By Emily Booker Alma Vasquez was at her home in Chuckey, on the border of Greene and Washington counties, on the morning of Sept. 26. She had been planning to attend a funeral in Mountain City that afternoon. Although the morning …
Grieving, rebuilding coincide in Newport six months later
Good Shepherd funeral reminds of loss, survival By Gabrielle Nolan The city of Newport continues to recover and rebuild six months after Hurricane Helene flooded its downtown and the surrounding areas on Sept. 27, causing destruction in its muddy-watered path. Not only were numerous homes and businesses negatively impacted within …
Helene flood: A Catholic response
For this deacon, ‘Semper Fidelis’ was at the heart of CCETN disaster relief By Bill Brewer As Deacon David Duhamel of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee rushed last fall to assist the victims of historic flooding in upper East Tennessee from Hurricane Helene, he kept encountering two powerful forces. And …
Diocese puts on the green for St. Patrick’s Parade
Knoxville’s St. Patrick’s Day Parade processed down Gay Street on Saturday, March 15, as a large clan of Irish fans turned out for the annual celebration that benefits Catholic Charities of East Tennessee. Green attire was abundant, and even Bishop Mark Beckman (pictured right) donned a splash of emerald and …