Dora J. Dugan, age 93, of Knoxville, passed away on Dec. 29. Mrs. Dugan was a longtime member of Holy Ghost Church in Knoxville and worked at Ladies of Charity as well as actively serving Second Harvest Food Bank. Mrs. Dugan retired as a registered nurse from St. Mary’s and …
Anthony Papa
The family of Anthony Papa of Clinton is saddened to announce his passing on Dec. 8. Mr. Papa was born in Staten Island, N.Y., on Dec. 14, 1944. He served in the U.S. Navy as a boatswain’s mate, 3rd Class Petty Officer. Mr. Papa had an extensive career in law …
St. Faustina faithful welcome their bishop
Chattanooga’s Vietnamese community packs its worship space for Bishop Beckman’s first visit By Dan McWilliams The Vietnamese community in Chattanooga turned out in full Dec. 8 as Bishop Mark Beckman made his first visit to the St. Faustina Public Association of the Faithful at its meeting place in an industrial …
Bishops issue statement on immigration
Province ordinaries express solidarity, support for immigrant sisters, brothers The East Tennessee Catholic and OSV News The Catholic bishops of Kentucky and Tennessee, together as the Metropolitan Province of Louisville, on Dec. 28 released a joint statement expressing solidarity with migrants and restating the Church’s longstanding call for comprehensive immigration …
Bishops back new school choice bill
Lawmakers to take up Education Freedom Act; special session called By Bill Brewer Education savings accounts, which already are in place in Hamilton, Davidson, and Shelby counties, are again at the top of Gov. Bill Lee’s legislative agenda, this time for the 2025 General Assembly. And the bishops of Tennessee …
Medical Treatment and End of Life Decisions
The Diocese of Knoxville, along with Tennessee Right to Life, invite you to join us on Tuesday, Feb. 11, from 5:30 to 7:30 p.m. at the Diocese of Knoxville Chancery for a two-part, 90-minute presentation by Paul Simoneau on the “Mystery of Human Suffering” and “Care for the Seriously Ill …
Capt. George Turley
Capt. George E. Turley, 58, of the Chattanooga Fire Department, died on Dec. 14 while on duty at Chattanooga Fire Station 16 on Lupton Drive. Capt. Turley was a 31-year veteran of the fire department. He was born in Manchester, Conn., and attended school in Brimfield, Ohio. Before moving to …
Mary Batts
Mary Batts, beloved mother of five children and Mémé to eight grandchildren, passed from this life on Dec. 18 at Concord Memory Care in Knoxville. She will be missed dearly by her family, friends, and anyone who had the pleasure of knowing her. Mrs. Batts was born on June 17, …
Wanting Jesus and coming ‘back home’
He ‘finally arrived,’ desiring the Eucharist after years away from the Church By Deacon Bob Hunt I was raised in a Sunday Mass and sacraments Catholic family. By that I mean that my parents took us to Mass every Sunday and made sure we received the appropriate sacrament at the …
‘We begin a great pilgrimage’
Diocese of Knoxville opens participation in Jubilee Year 2025 By Gabrielle Nolan On Christmas Eve, Pope Francis ushered in the Jubilee Year 2025 by opening the Holy Door of St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome prior to Mass. With the theme “Pilgrims of Hope,” the Jubilee is the first ordinary Jubilee …
In praise of Mother Church
The Catholic faith, in her loving wisdom and beauty, invites us all to join her By Claire Collins I was recently at a funeral for the father of a dear friend. After his courageous and valiant battle with cancer, we were there to celebrate his life and, most importantly, to …
Mecklenborg to lead diocesan communications
By The East Tennessee Catholic Bishop Mark Beckman has named John Mecklenborg the director of communications for the Diocese of Knoxville. Mr. Mecklenborg’s appointment was effective Nov. 4. Mr. Mecklenborg has been a resident of Knoxville since graduating from the University of Tennessee-Knoxville with a degree in journalism-broadcasting. He and …
