St. Therese Parish hosts bishop, who celebrates first sacrament of confirmation Mass By Dan McWilliams Bishop Mark Beckman celebrated the sacrament of confirmation for the first time as shepherd of the Church in East Tennessee on Nov. 23 at St. Therese Church in Clinton as three young people of the …
‘Connection, collaboration, and hope’
St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic hosts first-ever health resource fair, food distribution By Gabrielle Nolan More than 100 patrons received health information and a box of food at St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic’s first-ever Health Resource Fair and Food Distribution event, which took place on Nov. 15 at the Senior Citizens Center …
Cathedral chosen to host Alpha focus group
Selected teens offer feedback on a video series that will impact future Alpha releases around the world By Emily Booker The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus was recently selected as the only U.S. location to host a special focus group for Alpha, a program that offers a …
Remembering the Lord’s mercy
MAG Sisters conclude jubilee year with Masses, closing of Holy Door By Bill Brewer The year 2024 has been pivotal for the Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus “Ad Gentes” (MAG), who serve in the Five Rivers and Chattanooga deaneries, as the religious order has commemorated its 75th …
Church of Divine Mercy turns 10
Vietnamese Catholic community celebrates a decade as diocesan parish By Gabrielle Nolan The Church of Divine Mercy, a Vietnamese parish within the Diocese of Knoxville, held a festive celebration on Oct. 13 to commemorate 10 years as a parish community. Hundreds of parishioners attended the evening party, which included a …
Responding urgently to those in need
DOK parishioners’ donations for flood relief set a record The East Tennessee Catholic East Tennessee’s Catholic faithful stepped up when it counted in response to the devastating floods that overwhelmed communities like Erwin and Newport Sept. 26-27. That response in resources and financial support has been, well, overwhelming. According to …
Celebrating God’s presence in nature
Care for Creation is at heart of Our Lady of Fatima outdoor Mass, pet blessing By Maggie Parsons On the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Alcoa invited the faithful from around the diocese to attend an outdoor Mass and take part in the …
Choosing God’s plan for marriage
Diocese of Knoxville bucks national trend of falling wedding numbers By Gabrielle Nolan While national marriage rates are on the decline within the United States, the Diocese of Knoxville is seeing growth that it hopes to sustain. Catholic News Agency reported in July that Georgetown University’s Center for Applied Research …
Commemorating the faithful departed
Bishop Beckman celebrates memorial Mass at cathedral columbarium By Bill Brewer The commemoration of All Souls’ Day, which was Nov. 2, took on special meaning at churches, cemeteries, and columbaria around the Diocese of Knoxville as the faithful departed were remembered and intently prayed for on that weekend. The columbarium …
Remembering all the saints and all the souls
Masses, rosaries are said as the faithful mark the month of remembrance By Bill Brewer Diocese of Knoxville faithful ushered in the month of remembrance and thanksgiving on Nov. 1 as young students at diocesan schools adopted their favorite saints on All Saints’ Day, and churches organized rosaries on All …
St. John XXIII salutes Nancy Brennan Strange
The longtime parishioner is stepping down from her role as Sunday-morning music leader she has held since 1993 After 31 years as the Sunday-morning music director at St. John XXIII Parish on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville, Nancy Brennan Strange is stepping down from the role. The parish …
Shining a light on St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic
Diocese’s medical ministry hosts national visitors at St. Alphonsus site By Emily Booker The campus of St. Alphonsus Church in Crossville was a popular destination recently for out-of-state observers who wanted to see firsthand the St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic in action. On Aug. 27, the Legacy Clinic (SMLC) hosted several …