LaFollette parish joins hands on project to build adoration chapel By Dan McWilliams Parishioners of Our Lady of Perpetual Help in LaFollette could not wait to use their Divine Presence adoration chapel after it was dedicated following a morning Mass on the solemnity of the Assumption on Aug. 15. As …
United as the hands and feet of Christ
Catholic Heart Workcamp returns to diocese to celebrate community and service By Maggie Parsons More than 250 campers attended the 15th annual Catholic Heart Workcamp hosted by the Diocese of Knoxville, welcoming people traveling from all over the country to say yes to serve the people of God in community …
One Bread One Cup
Liturgical leadership conference is fulfilling a need for this world By Maggie Parsons More than 275 participants were excited and eager to return to the annual One Bread One Cup summer liturgical leadership conference at St. Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, Ind., calling all youth and adults from around the …
SJN hosts A Very Special Day with the Bishop
The faith-based event offers fun for about 60 special-needs individuals and family members By Bee Goodman On Aug. 2, St. John Neumann Parish in Farragut hosted A Very Special Day with the Bishop. The event is a faith-based day of fun for special-needs individuals and their families. Under Bishop Richard …
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Following where God leads him
Fr. John O’Neill retires from active diocesan ministry, accepts Conception assignment By Bill Brewer Father John O’Neill, a longtime priest of the dioceses of Knoxville and Nashville, has retired from active diocesan ministry and accepted a position as coordinator of spiritual formation at Conception Seminary College in Conception, Mo. Father …
Starting a new chapter
Students, faculty report back to diocesan schools By Bee Goodman Just as quickly as summer arrived, we are finding autumn leaves falling into place, Tennessee football not-so-subtly creeping back into play, and schools have started across the diocese. Though summer is a shorter break than we realize, many things have …
Listening to the whisper, feeling the nudge
Men’s Discernment Group contributes to Diocese of Knoxville vocations By Bill Brewer Every fourth Saturday of each month a group of men gather in the Diocese of Knoxville Chancery for fellowship and discussion about Catholicism led by Father Mark Schuster or Father Arthur Torres. While fellowship is common around the …
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‘Called to embody Jesus’ presence’
Diocesan seminarians share their summer experiences By Gabrielle Nolan During the fall and spring semesters of the academic year, diocesan seminarians are poring over philosophy and theology textbooks in classrooms, preparing to pass final exams. But the learning does not stop over the summer season; it just looks a little …
Glenmary missionary reflects on five-decade vocation
Kathy O’Brien retires but is still active By Omar Cabrera Glenmary Home Missioners Kathy O’Brien is wrapping up a 50-year career as a member of the Glenmary Lay Missionaries. More than half a century ago, Ms. O’Brien had her first contact with the institute through a vocation brochure that was …
‘It was not you who chose me, but I who chose you’
Strengthening the call: A renewed focus on vocations By Beth Parsons Priests of the Diocese of Knoxville met for their annual spring convocation June 3–5, a time set aside for prayer, fraternity, and reflection. This year’s gathering, the first under the leadership of Bishop Mark Beckman, placed special emphasis on …
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Chattanooga filmmakers gain distribution deal with Angel Studios
‘He Named Him Adam’ is the latest production from Crunch Entertainment By Gabrielle Nolan Local filmmakers Marc Aramian and Veronica DiPippo are making headway on their latest project, a pro-life film depicting the true story of Regina Block and her post-abortive journey called He Named Him Adam. Ms. Block found …
Consecrated virgins hold U.S. convocation in Diocese of Knoxville
By Emily Booker The United States Association of Consecrated Virgins (USACV) held its national convocation in Gatlinburg June 27-30. Some 30 consecrated virgins from all across the nation, including Hawaii, gathered for learning, prayer, and fellowship. Consecrated virginity is the oldest form of consecrated life in the Catholic Church. A …