Young student Elena Crace wins national essay contest through the Catholic Textbook Project By Dan McWilliams Elena Crace of Holy Ghost Parish in Knoxville recently won a national history essay contest through the Catholic Textbook Project with an entry about St. Paul. Students in Catholic schools and homeschools could participate …
Bishop installs Father Velez as pastor of St. Patrick
The priest’s mother and sister from Colombia attend the Mass, which comes ‘as a surprise for them’ By Dan McWilliams Bishop Richard F. Stika installed Father Miguel Velez as pastor of St. Patrick Parish in Morristown on June 26, and there were two special guests on hand to witness it. …
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A call to the priesthood in Msgr. Hofstetter’s words
By Dan McWilliams Robert Joseph Hofstetter was born Nov. 19, 1927, in Nashville to Oscar B. and Marguerite Sanders Hofstetter. He was baptized at Holy Name Church in Nashville, where he attended Holy Name Grade School and Father Ryan High School. He went to the University of Notre Dame, where …
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Putting the mettle to the pedals
Ladies of Charity ministries now include a bicycle program for those needing transportation By Bill Brewer If you’re wondering what to do with that old bicycle that’s taking up space in the garage or rusting out in the yard, the Ladies of Charity have just the solution. Repurpose it for …
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Fairfield Glade parishioner’s quilts sold to benefit mission in Haiti
Christina Seaman of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade took up quilting in 2000 and became an avid quilt maker. She works with colorful fabric and all kinds of quilting methods from piecing to appliqué, many also with beautifully finished backings. Over the years she has given quilts …
Assessing the impact
Parishioners react to Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade By The East Tennessee Catholic Catholic congregations and pro-life supporters throughout East Tennessee are rejoicing following a June 24 U.S. Supreme Court decision that reversed nearly 50 years of government-mandated abortions in every state. In an opinion agreed upon by …
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Catholic Charities of East Tennessee opens Columbus Home Safe Place for Kids
By Jim Wogan Four bedrooms and a lot of love. That might be the best way to describe the newest ministry of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee. The Columbus Home Safe Place for Kids is a recently opened haven for children who have come into custody of the Tennessee Department …
Diocese delivers Synod report to USCCB
Chancellor calls process ‘inspiring and illuminating’ as local document heads to Rome By Jim Wogan When Pope Francis laid out his plan for the upcoming Church Synod, Deacon Sean Smith knew it eventually would come to this. Collecting the thoughts and opinions of more than 1.2 billion Catholics around …
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Catholic author includes St. JPII Mission in new book
Daniel Markham has traveled the United States to chronicle unique ministries for ‘52 Masses’ By Gabrielle Nolan Out of all the Catholic churches in the state of Tennessee, writer Daniel Markham chose to visit St. John Paul II Catholic Mission in Rutledge. One element in particular attracted him to the …
UTK students consider Catholic law society
Bishop Stika meets with group looking to form a faith-based legal organization on campus By Jim Wogan The University of Tennessee-Knoxville could be the next college campus to host a Catholic legal society for students. While the idea is still in its early stages, Bishop Richard F. Stika met recently …
‘The Wall That Heals’ Vietnam veterans memorial visits the Diocese of Knoxville
Bishop Stika delivers remarks, Benediction at public event to mark the mobile tribute’s stopover By Dan McWilliams Bishop Richard F. Stika spoke at and gave the Benediction for a ceremony April 21 at “The Wall That Heals,” a traveling three-quarter scale replica of the Vietnam Veterans Memorial wall in Washington, …
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Do you believe in miracles? Deacon Ken Conklin may help you decide
By Dan McWilliams Those attending the Chrism Mass on April 12 at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus beheld a miracle standing before them. Deacon Ken Conklin served as deacon of the Eucharist at the annual liturgy, an act no one more than six months ago thought …