The council was chartered in June 2001 and renamed for Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz’s brother, George, in 2005 Knights of Columbus George S. Kurtz Council 12961 at Holy Family Parish in Seymour celebrated its 25th anniversary with a catered dinner on June 27. Guests included families and friends of council …
A fond farewell
Longtime KDCCW leader Patty Johnson honored during sendoff reception By Bill Brewer An era really has come to an end for the Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women. A farewell reception for Patty Johnson was held on July 22 as the lay organization’s longtime leader has relocated with her husband …
Discovering a love for God
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 …
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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 …
Student surge
Enrollment up at Diocese of Knoxville schools amid Church growth in East Tennessee By Bill Brewer The early numbers are in, and the results reveal an exciting, healthy trend in Catholic education in East Tennessee. Student enrollment is up again at Diocese of Knoxville schools as the 2026-27 academic year …
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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 …