St. Dominic School hosts breakfast for Kingsport Chamber of Commerce

St. Dominic School in Kingsport on the morning of April 10 welcomed members of the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce for a breakfast that offered a glimpse into the daily life and mission of the school. Guests were greeted by Kings-port mayor Paul Montgomery, and St. Dominic pastor Father Michael Cummins …

Funeral Mass held for Father James K. Mallett

East Tennessean and longtime Diocese of Nashville pastor dies at age 84 The East Tennessee Catholic and the Tennessee Register Father James K. Mallett, a son of East Tennessee and a priest of the Diocese of Nashville, was laid to rest on April 1 at Mount Olivet Cemetery in his …

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Holy Ghost Parish celebrating 100th anniversary of its church building

Holy Ghost Parish in North Knoxville is holding a number of events this year celebrating the 100th anniversary of its church building. An anniversary Mass is planned for 6:30 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, at the church located at 1041 N. Central St. The date is the exact centennial of …

Holy Week and Easter 2026

Parishes across East Tennessee reverently observed Holy Week this year, following Christ’s journey from the joy of Palm Sunday through the sorrow of Good Friday and the celebration of Easter. View the gallery below of images from across the Diocese of Knoxville.  

Eighth Knights Cup Lacrosse Tournament set

KCHS again hosts the event to benefit Catholic Charities’ Pregnancy Help Center and its ultrasound van By Dan McWilliams Knights of Columbus from Council 5207 at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus as well as neighboring councils will staff the eighth annual Knights Cup Lacrosse Tournament at …

Catholic Dads awards School Support Grant of $750

The Catholic Dads board of directors recently presented a $750 check as the first of the organization’s new School Support Grants to the leadership of Sacred Heart Cathedral School in Knoxville. The grant program, which launched in January, allocates resources for schools in the Diocese of Knoxville to assist with …

Men’s Emmaus to be held in diocese

Spiritual gathering at Christ Prince of Peace center set for April 24-26 The East Tennessee Catholic Registration is now open for the first Men’s Emmaus in East Tennessee. The event will  be at Christ Prince of Peace Retreat Center in Benton April 24-26. The Emmaus Retreat is based on the …

Shaping the Church of the future

Students at the heart of Professional Development Day as diocesan educators meet By Bill Brewer There was a buzz in the air on Feb. 12 as educators from around the Diocese of Knoxville gathered on the campus of Knoxville Catholic High School for the annual Professional Development Day. Yes, Bishop …

The hunger for more

NDHS hosts Made for More, a tribute to Theology of the Body By Maggie Parsons World-renowned speaker on Theology of the Body Christopher West and his supporting musician, Mike Mangione, brought St. John Paul II’s teachings to life as their live event Made for More came to Notre Dame High …

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Clerical father, son tackle Camino in return trip

Father Danny Herman and Deacon Joe Herman take on historic trek in the footsteps of St. James By Bill Brewer The Camino de Santiago has many stories to share over its more than 1,000-year history. Now add to those a unique father-and-son, Father-and-Deacon pilgrimage. The clerical combination is Joe Herman, …

Funeral Mass held for Bishop Stika

Diocese of Knoxville’s third shepherd laid to rest at Sacred Heart Cathedral By Dan McWilliams On an overcast afternoon nearly 17 years  to the day he was ordained as the Diocese of Knoxville’s third shepherd, Bishop Richard F. Stika was laid to rest in the columbarium of the cathedral whose …