Knoxville Catholic High School held its third signing day of the school year on Feb. 4, coinciding with National Signing Day, with six football players signing with colleges and universities. Jeremy George-El signed with the University of Tennessee, Casen Jenkins and Jacob Rice with Emory & Henry University, Dominic Daddabbo …
Confession is an encounter with the Trinity
In the sacrament, we truly meet our heavenly Father in His beloved Son and the Holy Spirit By Father Randy Stice Every celebration of a sacrament, says the Church, “is a meeting of God’s children with their Father, in Christ and the Holy Spirit,” a dialogue in liturgical signs, actions, …
Cathedral organist returns to home, family in South Korea
Father David Boettner, rector of the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, announced in a Jan. 22 e-mail to parishioners that cathedral organist Byong Suk Moon would leave the parish on Jan. 29 to return home to South Korea in order to be with his wife, children, and …
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Catholic Charities holding mental-health summit
One-day event at cathedral will focus on strengthening parish-based mental, emotional health care By Bill Brewer Catholic Charities of East Tennessee is reaching out to Diocese of Knoxville clergy, parish leaders, lay ministers, diocesan school personnel, and faith-based partners to address mental-health concerns that every community in the diocese is …
The lamb’s role in Judeo-Christian religion
Jesus, the Lamb of God, effected our redemption from the bondage of sin By Deacon Bob Hunt The lamb has had a significant role in the religion of the Judeo-Christian people from time immemorial. Perhaps this was natural, given the role of sheep in providing clothing and nourishment to the …
Lynne Mary Lynch
Lynne Mary (Kartlie) Lynch was born on Jan. 6, 1945, in Camden, N.J., and died on Dec. 20 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville after a courageous battle with colon cancer. Mrs. Lynch, who was the daughter of the late John Oswald Kartlie and Margaret Wilma (Mauer) Kartlie, married the …
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Bishop Richard F. Stika, third bishop of Knoxville, dies
The East Tennessee Catholic Bishop Richard F. Stika, who served as the third bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville from 2009 to 2023, died in his native St. Louis at age 68. He was found in his residence on Feb. 17. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at the Church …
Mary Catherine Marshall
Mary Catherine “Cathy” Marshall passed away on Dec. 29 surrounded by her family. Born on Aug. 30, 1955, in Oak Ridge, Ms. Marshall was the beloved daughter of Nita and Ed Marshall. She was the third of four daughters and grew up rooted in faith, family, and service—values that would …
Positive results for faithful ministry
Diocese reports stable financial position in fiscal year 2025 audit report The East Tennessee Catholic The finance department of the Diocese of Knoxville has released its audited financial statements for the fiscal year ending June 30, 2025. The statements reflect continued financial stability, prudent stewardship, and a modest increase in …
Through the eyes of a child
SEEK26 conference was a new kind of fulfilling experience for FOCUS parents By Claire Collins Ten years ago, I found myself in the back of a crowded conference room full of thousands of college students. I was a first-year missionary with the Fellowship of Catholic University Students and had just …
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‘Does might make right?’
‘Might’ must be exercised ‘rightly’ if it is not to be destructive By Bishop Mark Beckman My world history teacher in high school introduced me to the fascinating story of human history and was able to convey remarkable insights at times with key phrases. One of them I remember best …
Robert Rash
Robert Rash, age 79, was born on April 3, 1946, and went home to Jesus on Dec. 28. Mr. Rash was joyfully reunited with his beloved wife, Diane. After 20 years of separation, Mr. Rash is once again peacefully at rest in the arms of his bride of 38 years. …