By Catholic Extension and staff reports Bishop Bohdan Danylo, who leads the Ukrainian Catholic Eparchy of St. Josaphat based in Parma, Ohio, is the first U.S. bishop to travel to the Ukrainian border following the Russian invasion. Throughout his visit, Bishop Danylo met with other charitable organizations as well as …
Partners in health
Dr. Dean Mire, Sacred Heart Parish teamed with Dr. Farmer to build Haiti health-care ministry By Bill Brewer Dr. Dean Mire, a Knoxville family practice physician who has helped lead the Sacred Heart Cathedral Parish’s medical ministry in Haiti, remembers his first encounter with Dr. Paul Farmer. Dr. Mire …
Paraclete bookstore makes contribution to educate seminarians
By Jim Wogan The Paraclete Catholic Books and Gifts store, a ministry of the Diocese of Knoxville, made a significant contribution to the life of the Church in January. Store manager Sara Lauer and business consultant Deacon Walt Otey presented Bishop Richard F. Stika with a check for more than …
Medical facility OK’d for former St. Mary’s Hospital campus
City of Knoxville, Knox County move ahead with behavioral-health, urgent-care facility next to new Safety Complex By Eric Vreeland City of Knoxville It’ll be a few years before it’s designed and developed, but local officials are excited that a part of the former St. Mary’s Hospital campus will continue to …
Carlo Acutis: Cyber-apostle of the Eucharist
By Janice Fritz-Ryken “All people are born as originals but many die as photocopies.”— Blessed Carlo Acutis The Eucharistic Miracles of the World Exhibit was originally the brainchild of a young man deeply devoted to the holy Eucharist who died of leukemia before reaching adulthood, but not before using technology …
Farewell to a gifted priest
Funeral Mass for Diocese of Knoxville pastor and military chaplain; Fr. Joe Brando celebrated by Bishop Stika at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul By Dan McWilliams One would be hard-pressed to find an area of Church life that Father Joe Brando did not touch. The priest of 49 …
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New name, same important mission
2022 Bishop’s Appeal, which assists vital ministries, begins with faith in the continued generosity of parishioners By Jim Wogan Deacon Hicks Armor has mixed feelings about the annual Bishop’s Appeal. The yearly undertaking to raise vital funds for diocesan ministries set another record for giving in 2021 and may reach …
Local Knights assembly honors Tennessee veterans with wreaths at state cemetery
By Gabrielle Nolan Remember. Honor. Teach. This is the mission of Wreaths Across America, a nonprofit based in Maine dedicated to remembering “the men and women who served our country, honor our military and their families, and teach our children about our freedom and those who protect it.” And for …
Michael Hutchens retiring from KCHS basketball
The Fighting Irish head coach is entering his 33rd season with Knoxville Catholic, achieves 600th win By Dan McWilliams Knoxville Catholic High School boys basketball head coach Michael Hutchens, who has led the Fighting Irish to their highest heights and just achieved his 600th career win, is retiring at the …
And Then There Were None speakers expose abortion industry practices
Women who worked in facilities were featured at Tennessee Right to Life annual banquet By Bill Brewer Guest speakers for the Tennessee Right to Life annual banquet gave rare glimpses into the inner workings of abortion facilities, describing what they said was their descent into the abortion industry and …
Special needs community celebrates with day of faith and fun
Diocese of Knoxville hosts inaugural ‘Bishop’s Very Special Day on the Sacred Heart Cathedral campus By Gabrielle Nolan Members of the special needs community from around the Diocese of Knoxville enjoyed a day of fellowship, frivolity, and faith-based activities for the recent “Bishop’s Very Special Day.” The first-time event, which …
St. Joseph School community mourns loss of beloved member
Alvin Ault, a gentle jokester who ‘always had a twinkle in his eye,’ killed in accident at his home near campus By Bill Brewer The St. Joseph School community is mourning the loss of a valued member whose spirit and devotion to the school lifted students, faculty, and parents …
