This year’s event at Knoxville Catholic High features all youth teams in two days of competition By Dan McWilliams The annual Knights Cup Lacrosse Tournament features all youth teams from around East Tennessee in its seventh rendition this year. The two-day event is set for Friday and Saturday, April 25-26, …
‘Not head knowledge: a personal encounter’
Father Randy Stice encourages devotion to the Eucharist, ‘the wonder of the Mass,’ in his latest book By Gabrielle Nolan Initially drawn to the Catholic Church in the 1990s because of the Church’s teachings on the Holy Eucharist, Father Randy Stice decades later has written a book on cultivating a …
Ministry in an emergency: A six-month lookback at historic Hurricane Helene flood
In September, upper East Tennessee was overwhelmed by historic flooding from Hurricane Helene. East Tennessee’s Catholic faithful stepped up with strong, immediate response. Six months later, the affected communities are still recovering and coming to terms to a new reality after the destruction. The East Tennessee Catholic staff visited the …
Thomas W. Dunne
Thomas Dunne, 73, of Knoxville, died on March 13, after a long battle with posterior cortical atrophy. Mr. Dunne was preceded in death by his parents, Bill and Betty, and his eldest sister, BJ. He is survived by his sisters, Kathy, Pat, and Nancy; his wife, Cynthia; his children, Rachel, …
Examining the special graces of Easter
The Catechism of the Catholic Church calls it ‘the Feast of feasts, the Solemnity of solemnities’ By Father Randy Stice In every celebration of Mass, wrote Pope Pius XII, Christ “continues that journey of immense mercy that He lovingly began in His mortal life.” In His journey with us in …
In Mountain City, there’s a silver lining in every cloud
God sent His workers to help in disaster recovery By Dan McWilliams Father Jesús Guerrero, having been in Texas for a family event when Hurricane Helene’s flooding ravaged East Tennessee on Sept. 27, noticed one thing when he flew back in to Tri-Cities Airport in Blountville two days later. The …
Judith Erickson DiStefano
Judith Erickson DiStefano, age 63, passed away peacefully on March 1 at Sacred Grounds Hospice House. Mrs. DiStefano was born on Feb. 27, 1962, in Milford, Conn., to Eric and Sheila Erickson, and was a proud resident of Knoxville. She was a 1980 graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School and …
In-service held for implementation of National Pastoral Plan
Diocesan training for the Hispanic/Latino Ministry program attracts faithful By Blanca Primm “Go, therefore, and make disciples of all nations.” (Matthew 28:19) On March 22, an event was held that brought together more than 170 parishioners who, in coordination with their pastors, came from 19 parishes across the Diocese of …
Greene community works together in a time of crisis
Notre Dame parishioners assist in a variety of ways By Emily Booker Alma Vasquez was at her home in Chuckey, on the border of Greene and Washington counties, on the morning of Sept. 26. She had been planning to attend a funeral in Mountain City that afternoon. Although the morning …
A prayer for everyone this Easter season
St. Paul: ‘May the God of hope fill you with all joy and peace in believing’ By Deacon Bob Hunt “We are an Easter people,” St. Augustine of Hippo proclaimed, “and ‘Alleluia’ is our song!” As we approach Easter Sunday and the celebration of the resurrection of our Lord, our …
The ministry of presence matters as Erwin is recovering
Glenmary team leading efforts to unify Unicoi By Bill Brewer As St. Michael the Archangel Parish and the town of Erwin move forward from the devastating flood wrought by Hurricane Helene last September, Father Tom Charters is preparing for yet another emotional moment. Next month, the pastor will give first …
Grieving, rebuilding coincide in Newport six months later
Good Shepherd funeral reminds of loss, survival By Gabrielle Nolan The city of Newport continues to recover and rebuild six months after Hurricane Helene flooded its downtown and the surrounding areas on Sept. 27, causing destruction in its muddy-watered path. Not only were numerous homes and businesses negatively impacted within …