Catechists prepare young hearts, minds through Catechesis of the Good Shepherd By Emily Booker During the summer as many families were enjoying a break and vacations, catechists in the Diocese of Knoxville were planning ahead, preparing to bring young hearts to Christ. Catechesis of the Good Shepherd trainings for both …
A leap of faith
Martha Mundine settles into role as superintendent of Church schools in East Tennessee By Bill Brewer For Catholics, many decisions are based on faith. Then there are the leaps of faith that can help define a person and their vocation. Martha Mundine made such a leap earlier this year when …
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Helping our neighbors
Office of Hispanic Ministry leads food drive for families impacted by separation The East Tennessee Catholic The Diocese of Knoxville and its Office of Hispanic Ministry held a food drive June 12-14 to support immigrant families impacted by detentions and deportations of loved ones. The Hispanic Ministry Office established a …
Experiencing People of Hope
Traveling museum visiting Chattanooga, Knoxville to share stories of Catholic Charities The East Tennessee Catholic A traveling museum that shares the stories of people who help and are helped by Catholic Charities will be visiting the Diocese of Knoxville in early August, with stops scheduled in Chattanooga and Knoxville. Catholic …
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Opposite sides of the aisle
Frs. Gladysz, Herman are the ‘Odd Couple’ when it comes to reviewing the movie ‘Silence’ By Bee Goodman Faith is easy to talk about when nothing is asked of it. It is another thing entirely to hold onto it with a foot raised over the face of Christ, a sword …
Father Orr celebrates 25th anniversary
The Holy Ghost pastor presides at a Mass with priests and parishioners from near and far on hand By Dan McWilliams Father John Orr could not ask for more at the celebration of his 25th anniversary in the priesthood: a church full of current and former parishioners, his sister as …
The miracle of priesthood
Father Michael Woods celebrates 60th anniversary as a priest By Dan McWilliams If Father Michael Woods is around, there is sure to be a great measure of laughter and song—and of the love he has for the Church and the love the people he serves have for him. All of …
Right before our very eyes
As the Synod unfolds, the Implementation Phase is in plain sight By Jim Wogan One of my most persistent and self-loathing traits is something we’ve all probably experienced in life—my not-so-unique but absolutely confounding and frustrating ability to misplace things. My wife affectionately refers to it as “carelessness.” Ouch. Where …
A conversation of faith from the heart
Ecumenical dialogue brings together Catholics, other faiths in Chattanooga By Maggie Parsons What began as two friends having conversations about their differing faith perspectives developed into a friendly ecumenical dialogue to share with their community through the love of God. Four representatives of different faiths gathered on March 9 at …
To be Called by Name
Ministry initiative is aimed at growing vocations in the Diocese of Knoxville By Maggie Parsons Following the start of the Diocese of Knoxville Vocation Office’s Called by Name program, young people were invited to have conversations with priests and religious from around the diocese on discerning a vocation. The Chancery …
‘Drawn to it’
East Tennessean illustrates book on life, martyrdom of Servant of God Shahbaz Bhatti By Bill Brewer Jordan Holt is accustomed to his artistic creations being embraced by youth and young adults. His artwork has been appreciated at comic conventions around the country. It never occurred to him at first that …
Making disciples of all nations
UT-Chattanooga students an active part of Church youth movement By Maggie Parsons In the Diocese of Knoxville, Chattanooga is seeing many hearts say yes to God in both parishes and schools. Father David Carter, rector of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga, is experiencing the great growth …