By Dan McWilliams Before the Paulist Fathers assumed care of Immaculate Conception in Knoxville in 1973, the city’s oldest parish—founded in 1855—stood in danger of closing as its downtown neighborhood was beset with urban blight, and the number of Mass-goers had been dwindling for more than 15 years. IC’s St. …
Paulists celebrate 50 years in Knoxville
Religious order remains committed to ministry in East Tennessee By Gabrielle Nolan On March 9, the members of Immaculate Conception and St. John XXIII parishes had two reasons to celebrate. Not only were the Paulist Fathers marking 50 years of service in the Diocese of Knoxville, but the order also …
Sister Adamarie Kost, RSM
Sister Adamarie (Cecilia) Kost, RSM, passed peacefully into God’s arms on March 8 at Mercy Convent in Nashville. Sister Adamarie was the daughter of Charles Franklin and Ada Vester Kost. She was born in Nashville on Sept. 27, 1937. She graduated from Cathedral High School and entered the Sisters of …
Mary Frances Cloud Alderete
Mary Frances Cloud Alderete, age 72, of Knoxville, passed away on Jan. 26. Mrs. Alderete was preceded in death by her parents, James and Frances Cloud; a daughter, Rosanna Maria Alderete; several siblings, aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is survived by her daughter, Frances Elena Alderete; and brothers, Edward Cloud …
Sydney Mains of Knoxville Catholic receives Miss Basketball award
Knoxville Catholic High School senior standout Sydney Mains was named the TSSAA Miss Basketball winner for Division II-AA on March 12 in an awards ceremony at Middle Tennessee State University. The Florida Atlantic signee has amassed numerous accolades with the Lady Irish, who won their second straight state championship March …
