St. Dominic School hosts breakfast for Kingsport Chamber of Commerce

St. Dominic School in Kingsport on the morning of April 10 welcomed members of the Kingsport Chamber of Commerce for a breakfast that offered a glimpse into the daily life and mission of the school. Guests were greeted by Kings-port mayor Paul Montgomery, and St. Dominic pastor Father Michael Cummins …

The would-be case of Valadie vs. social media

It’s a sure-fire loser, but self-image and self-perception aren’t the same for all ages By George Valadie They’ve got me. I have to admit it, I’m addicted. It’s not tobacco, and it’s not alcohol. It’s not drugs or gambling or shopping at Amazon. But in this one area, I’m hooked, …

Bishop announces Chancery appointments

The East Tennessee Catholic Bishop Mark Beckman has announced appointments for key positions within the Chancery to serve the Diocese of Knoxville. Christine Lucheon has been named diocesan financial officer, effective March 16. Mrs. Lucheon’s appointment is for a five-year term. Mrs. Lucheon has nearly 28 years of experience in …

50 and still going strong

Tennessee Right to Life celebrates five decades as fight to protect the unborn continues The East Tennessee Catholic Tennessee Right to Life is marking a major milestone this year as the pro-life organization that began in 1976 when a small group of women sat at a kitchen table and decided …

Jeffrey MacDonald

Jeffrey Allen MacDonald, 71, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on March 12. He was the father of three, grandfather to 10, Uncle Jeffy to many nieces and nephews, and father figure to countless others. Mr. MacDonald attended St. Mary School, and then was a graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School, …

Who we are will reflect the choices we’ve made

Many forces oppose the Church, but it is up to the individual believer to live out the faith By Deacon Bob Hunt I have been reading about what journalists and sociologists are calling a “surge” in newfound faith among young people around the world. We are experiencing that at Holy …

Glimpsing the Church of 2050

Speaker offers advice on growing the next generation of Catholics in East Tennessee By Bee Goodman In a growing trend, the U.S. Church is seeing an overall increase in the number of members, and the same can be said for the Diocese of Knoxville. Last year, a survey conducted by …

Chattanooga hosts March for Life

More than 200 people attend rally and walk in support of all lives The East Tennessee Catholic Pro-life East Tennesseans finally had the opportunity to show their opposition to abortion en masse on March 14 as they took to the streets of Hamilton County for the Chattanooga March for Life. …

Vincent J. Senatore

Vincent John Senatore, 91, passed away peacefully on March 26 in Knoxville. Mr. Senatore, born in 1934 in San Francisco, was raised in the city he loved and carried its spirit with him throughout his life. Since August 2005, he had been a resident of Knoxville, where he lived with …

Ruth Coughlin

Ruth Cathcart Coughlin passed away on March 16 on her 103rd birthday. Her goal was to make it to that day, and it seemed quite fitting that she did—celebrating with a special Mass and family gathering at her home on the eve of her birthday, a final occasion that allowed …

Bishop dedicates St. Mary-Athens columbarium

The blessing falls on March 19, which is the feast day of St. Joseph, the patron of a happy death By Dan McWilliams Bishop Mark Beckman dedicated a columbarium at St. Mary Church in Athens on March 19, a day that was ideal for the event. “It is so good …

Holy Spirit Parish expands hunger-relief outreach

Soddy-Daisy Catholics are partnering with Rise Against Hunger to help people worldwide By Bill Brewer Hunger impacts parishes across the Diocese of Knoxville, and many are doing their part to alleviate the need in their communities and in other parts of the world. Holy Spirit Parish in Soddy-Daisy is among …