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 …
St. Patrick acquires land for parish expansion
Parishioners join Haggard family in generous gift to the Church in Morristown By Emily Booker Through generous gifts, St. Patrick Parish in Morristown has acquired 3.3 acres of land adjacent to the parish property to aid with parish expansion. The Haggard family donated 2.3 acres of land in memory of …
Men’s Welcome Retreat at St. Stephen draws 31 for weekend of talks, more
By Brendan Jennings Thirty-one Christian men got together for a Men’s Welcome Retreat on the St. Stephen Parish campus in Chattanooga on the weekend of May 4-5 to talk about how to build closer relationships with God, their families, and other men in their community. Nine presenters each gave their …
Priest assignments made
Archbishop Fabre announces changes for several parishes The East Tennessee Catholic Twenty-two priests in the Diocese of Knoxville are transitioning into new roles as Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre, apostolic administrator of the diocese, announced a series of assignments that will impact more than a dozen parishes. Archbishop Fabre announced the …
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Images of Christ
Two local artists named finalists in National Sacred Art exhibit By Emily Booker Picture Christ. What image comes to your mind? Sacred art forms our understanding of religious concepts, like who Christ is, and educates us on the faith, using rich imagery and symbolism to pass down stories and meaning. …
St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic expands to Crossville
St. Alphonsus Parish to host mobile medical van each month By Gabrielle Nolan St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic continues to expand its reach with the goal of providing holistic health care to the rural uninsured of East Tennessee. On April 23, the mobile medical clinic opened its doors for the first …