When St. Jude Church and School in Chattanooga found themselves having to replace an aging heating and cooling system costing hundreds of thousands of dollars, the church sprang into action to raise funds. The Journey Together Again Capital Campaign was launched. Almost 20 years ago, a similar campaign, Journey Together, …
‘Being a vessel for God’
New Bible study written by diocesan communicator highlights women prophets By Gabrielle Nolan Most Christians are familiar with the male prophets of the Bible, such as Isaiah, Jeremiah, Joel, or Malachi. But how many know about their female counterparts? Daughter, Hear My Call: A Study of Women Prophets in the …
The Gospel of life
Front line of abortion conflict is on Tennessee-Virginia border By Bill Brewer Bristol has become an unlikely front line in the U.S. abortion debate as the nation’s leading moral conflict plays out in a city divided by more than the Tennessee-Virginia state line. It’s where the region’s faithful are facing …
Catholic Charities holds Golden Gala event
Major state grant announced at fundraiser for programs By Jim Wogan Catholic Charities of East Tennessee celebrated 35 years of service in the Diocese of Knoxville with more than 350 guests at its Golden Gala fundraising dinner at Bridgewater Place event center in Knoxville, which was held on March 7. …
Changing of the guard in Notre Dame volleyball
Dan Clotfelter retires after seven years as head coach of the Lady Irish, and Laurie McGinley will succeed him After seven successful years wearing the green and gold and 17 years as a high school varsity coach, Dan Clotfelter has announced his retirement from coaching volleyball at Notre Dame High …
JaJuan Smith named KCHS boys basketball coach
The former University of Tennessee standout was an assistant coach for the Fighting Irish in the 2023-24 season Former University of Tennessee basketball player JaJuan Smith has been named the new boys basketball head coach at Knoxville Catholic High School. He met with his new team on the afternoon of …
Chesterton Academy hires deputy headmaster
Jared Kimutis to teach, oversee student body, assist with faculty in new role By Gabrielle Nolan Knoxville’s Chesterton Academy of St. Margaret Clitherow, an independent Catholic high school in the classical tradition, has hired Jared Kimutis as deputy headmaster for the school. In his role as deputy headmaster, which is …
Dr. Philip Schaefer
Dr. Philip William Schaefer, 89, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on March 11 with his family by his side. A native of Baltimore, Dr. Schaefer was born on Feb. 16, 1935, to John and Caroline Schaefer and was raised with six siblings, Jack, Jim, Ed, Bob, Peggy, and Steve. Dr. …
Diocese navigates new step in Synod process
Dialogue sessions hosted during Lent; diocesan report will be sent to the Vatican By The East Tennessee Catholic When Pope Francis called the Church to synodality three years ago, no one guaranteed the path would be certain. In January, dioceses in the United States were made aware of an unexpected …
George Straton Polos
George Straton Polos, age 78, passed away on March 10. Mr. Polos was born in Houston on June 18, 1945. He enlisted in the Army in November 1965 during the Vietnam War. He was stationed in Panama and was honorably discharged in November 1971. Mr. Polos graduated with a bachelor’s …
Building a culture of life
Diocesan faithful represented at Pro-Life Day on the Hill The East Tennessee Catholic As the Tennessee General Assembly prepares to adjourn the 2024 session this month, pro-life supporters in the Diocese of Knoxville hope lawmakers will adopt into law the Underage Abortion Trafficking Act that would strengthen efforts to tackle …
If you are Catholic, the Mass is ‘what you do’
The Mass is where we are saved, the purpose for which Jesus came, and where Jesus is lifted up By Deacon Bob Hunt In one of the most profound Old Testament passages, the prophet Jeremiah speaks of the Lord establishing a new covenant with His people. “The days are coming, …
