Challenges to Tennessee’s strong anti-abortion laws draw the ire of Catholic women voters The East Tennessee Catholic The 2023 edition of Pro-Life Women’s Day on the Hill proved to be an exercise in civic action and grassroots legislative influence as Catholic women from across the state convened in Nashville on …
Gifts, gratitude, and St. Anthony
Bishop Stika marks anniversary at St. Joseph the Worker with unexpected intention By Jim Wogan Bishop Richard F. Stika received more than gifts, gratitude, and cake on the 14th anniversary of his episcopal ordination last month. He may have received a favor in the form of a miracle. A few …
A demanding joy
One deadly sin is the most insidious and a destroyer of the joy of our life in Christ and with others By Bishop Richard F. Stika “Let the hearts that seek the Lord rejoice; turn to the Lord and His strength; constantly seek His face.” — Psalm 105:3-4 The heart’s …
St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic celebrates 10th year
Mobile medical van reaches milestone as it provides free health care in East Tennessee By Gabrielle Nolan A celebration took place in Crab Orchard on Feb. 28 as St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic celebrated a milestone in its history, 10 years in the making. For a decade, the clinic has extended …
Suffering cannot be wholly avoided in life
But it need not be wasted—as a profound mystery, it can be offered up with the sufferings of Christ Deacon Bob Hunt Redemptive suffering. Can purpose be given to the sufferings we endure over the course of our lives? Is suffering simply a part of life we must put up …
KCHS girls basketball team wins first state title
The Lady Irish defeat a strong Ensworth squad 64-59 in the finals as Sydney Mains earns MVP By Dan McWilliams On paper, the Ensworth High School girls basketball team and its 27-4 record made it seem like a heavy favorite over Knoxville Catholic High School in the Division II-AA state …
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Welcome to the Church in East Tennessee
Bishop Stika greets catechumens, candidates during Rite of Election ceremonies By Bill Brewer Bishop Richard F. Stika welcomed more than 200 catechumens and candidates into the Catholic Church during Rite of Election services Feb. 25-26 at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. It was a robust congregation …
Understanding the fullness of the Eucharist
Hundreds of faithful gather for Eucharistic Revival weekend at cathedral By Jim Wogan Bishop Ron Hicks laid out his motivation for last month’s visit to Knoxville in simple terms. “There are recent studies that are pretty devastating about what Catholics actually know about the Eucharist,” Bishop Hicks said. “Catholics don’t …
Nashville Diocese: school shooting ‘sad, shocking,’ prayers being urged
By OSV News Officials of the Diocese of Nashville called news of a mass shooting and loss of life at a private Christian school in the city on March 27 heartbreaking and “deeply sad and shocking” and urged prayers for the victims and their families. Six individuals, including three children, …
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