Knoxville Catholic High School will host the first Wes Rucker Classic from April 8-10, 2027, honoring the alumnus who passed away on Feb. 19. KCHS baseball head coach Caleb Moore, a friend and former teammate of Mr. Rucker, said the tournament is scheduled to coincide with many schools’ spring breaks, …
St. Jude Knights of Columbus earn prestigious Star Council Award
Knights of Columbus Philip Paul Breen Council 8576 in Chattanooga was awarded the distinction of Star Council, the international organization’s top honor for local councils. The Star Council Award recognizes overall excellence in the areas of growing membership, promoting Knights of Columbus insurance benefits, sponsoring Catholic faith-formation programs, and volunteering …
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‘Everyone said I was crazy to do this’
Dan Roman of Our Lady of Lourdes Parish rides across the country to honor his father, raise funds for Parkinson’s By Dan McWilliams Dan Roman completed a charity bicycle ride of 5,000-plus miles from coast to coast this spring and summer, putting up with considerable weather and bike issues along …
Holy Family Knights celebrate silver anniversary
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 …
St. Faustina and the graces found at each Mass
‘Almost every feast of the Church gives me a deeper knowledge of God and a special grace’ By Father Randy Stice The liturgical year, which begins with Advent and concludes with the solemnity of Christ the King, “unfolds the whole mystery of Christ, from the incarnation and birth until the …
KCHS self-imposes penalties for football recruiting violation
Following a thorough internal review of its football program, as well as ongoing communication with the Tennessee Secondary School Athletic Association (TSSAA), Knoxville Catholic High School determined that a recruiting violation occurred involving a non-faculty assistant football coach, the school announced on July 9. The violation involved impermissible communication from …
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 …
Catholics have contributed much to U.S. history
They have served in battle, founded communities of priests and Sisters, and much more By Deacon Bob Hunt This year the United States of America celebrates the 250th anniversary of our founding, or the Semiquincentennial for those out there enamored of the sometimes-grandiose overloading of the English language. Catholics have …
James A. Willard
James Allen “Jim” Willard, 74, of Soddy-Daisy passed away on July 23 at his residence. Mr. Willard was a native of New York who lived in Massena, N.Y., for many years. He moved to Soddy-Daisy 18 years ago. He served his country in the U.S. Air Force and was a …
Edward ‘Ed’ Juhascik
Edward “Ed” Anthony Richard Juhascik, born on March 2, 1945, in Pittsburgh, passed away in Knoxville with his loving sister, Elaine Oliver, by his side. Mr. Juhascik attended North Catholic High School in Pittsburgh and Duquesne University, studying history. He served in the U.S. Air Force and later worked for …
Diocese holds first sensory-friendly Mass
The liturgy in the KCHS chapel provides a ‘calming experience’ without music, bells, or microphones By Dan McWilliams The Diocese of Knoxville’s new Special Friends ministry sponsored its first sensory-friendly Mass on July 25 in the chapel at Knoxville Catholic High School. The liturgy did not make use of music, …
Children of Fátima
Faith-filled youth showed the world God has a place in heaven for everyone By Bee Goodman God does not discriminate. He called upon David, a young shepherd boy, to defeat Goliath and later become the king of Israel. Christ didn’t seek out perfect people; He surrounded himself with tax collectors, …