Performance by Dominican friars band benefits the Chesterton Academy By Emily Booker The Hillbilly Thomists, a band of Dominican friars, shared their blessed, soul-filled sound to a packed Bijou Theatre in Knoxville on Aug. 3. The concert, part of their Marigold Tour through the South, was a fundraiser for the …
NDHS grad Olivia Reeves wins Olympic gold
The weightlifter, also a St. Jude School alum, is welcomed back to Chattanooga with a parade By Dan McWilliams Olivia Reeves, an alumna of Notre Dame High School and St. Jude School in Chattanooga, made history when she won the gold medal in the women’s 71-kilogram (157-pound) weightlifting category Aug. …
Meeting, greeting, preaching
Bishop Beckman sets out for parishes, schools following ordination, installation The East Tennessee Catholic Bishop Mark Beckman has hit the ground running following his July 26 ordination and installation as he visits parishes and schools, celebrating Mass and getting to know the Catholic faithful of East Tennessee. In his remarks …
Sr. Mary Lisa Renfer named Lumen Christi finalist
By The East Tennessee Catholic Sister Mary Lisa Renfer, RSM, DO, medical director of the St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic, is a Lumen Christi finalist for 2024. The Lumen Christi Award by Catholic Extension is given to people who “radiate and reveal the light of Christ present in the communities where …
Bishops come full circle 40 years after seminary in Belgium
Classmates are now episcopal colleagues as they help lead the U.S. Church By Jim Wogan Bishop Mark Beckman’s sister, Melissa, remembers the day her oldest brother left for Belgium. “When he was headed to the airport, I hid because I didn’t want him to get on the plane, and it …
Ordination Mass receives rave reactions
Members of convention center congregation moved by faith-filled celebration By Dan McWilliams Beautiful. Impressive. A great day for the Diocese of Knoxville. Those were among the reactions, from just a few of the 4,000 attending, to the July 26 ordination and installation of Bishop Mark Beckman as the Church in …
Gracing Bishop Beckman’s ordination Mass
Many special guests attend Diocese of Knoxville’s historical liturgical celebration By Dan McWilliams The consecrating bishops were among a number of people taking part in the ordination Mass of Bishop Mark Beckman on July 26 at the Knoxville Convention Center. Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre served as principal consecrator of the …
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Bishop Beckman’s spiritual journey takes many trails
Diocese of Knoxville shepherd adopts new moniker: ‘Bishop of the Mountains’ By Jim Wogan Shortly after he was appointed as the fourth bishop of Knoxville, Bishop Mark Beckman adopted a new nickname. The “Bishop of the Mountains” wasn’t his idea, but he liked the sound of it, and he has …
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In thanksgiving: Father Beaty
Newly ordained Father Bo Beaty celebrates Mass of thanksgiving By Bill Brewer Father Bo Beaty debuted his priesthood in Jamestown a day after his June 8 ordination at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The seat of Fentress County is where one of the Diocese of Knoxville’s …
In thanksgiving: Father Willey
Newly ordained Father Michael Willey celebrates Mass of thanksgiving By Bill Brewer Father Michael Willey, one of the Diocese of Knoxville’s three newest priests, was in good company for his second Mass at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Church in Cleveland on June 9. And so were St. Thérèse parishioners. Father …
Diocese ordinations highlight vocations growth
3 new priests join the East Tennessee presbyterate, deacon to follow next year By Dan McWilliams Three new priests and a new transitional deacon joined the ranks of Diocese of Knoxville clergy on June 8 as Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre ordained the quartet at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred …
Note-burning marks end of SJN School debt
SJN pastor Father Joe Reed’s action signifies that more than $2.75 million in loans have been entirely paid St. John Neumann School in Farragut held a note-burning ceremony May 17 to celebrate that its school loans are entirely paid. Since June 2018, when Father Joe Reed became pastor, the school …