Bishop Beckman and longtime pastor Father Sweeney will mark the golden anniversary on Aug. 23 By Dan McWilliams Bishop Mark Beckman will celebrate a Mass honoring the 50th anniversary of St. Christopher Parish in Jamestown at 6:30 p.m. CDT (7:30 p.m. EDT) on Saturday, Aug. 23. A dinner in St. …
Father Joseph Hammond passes away
The Crusaders of the Holy Spirit priest was 79 and served in Hispanic ministry in the diocese for 27 years By Dan McWilliams Father Joseph Mary Hammond, CHS, a native of Ghana who had served in Hispanic ministry in the Diocese of Knoxville since 1998, died Saturday evening, Aug. 9. …
Dr. Charles H. Edwards Jr.
Dr. Charles Henry Edwards Jr., age 87, of Alcoa, passed away at his home on July 19. Dr. Edwards was born on Sept. 27, 1937, and was married for 67 years to Alice Edwards. He was the father to Paul, Joan, John, and Tom; and he was grandfather to Kate, …
Ruth Lynn Prados
Ruth Lynn (Baird) Prados passed into eternal life peacefully at her Knoxville home surrounded by family. She had celebrated her 95th birthday on March 7 and was able to participate in family vacations and activities until a severe decline in her health due to Parkinson’s in her final years. She …
Peggy Ann Sugden
Peggy Ann Sugden of Crossville passed away on May 31 at the age of 78. She was born on Dec. 3, 1946, in North Tonawanda, N.Y. Ms. Sugden lived a life filled with love, compassion, and dedication to her family, friends, and the church community of St. Alphonsus, which she …
In Nicaea: settling the Arian controversy
The council 1,700 years ago used the word ‘consubstantial’ that remains in the creed By Deacon Bob Hunt The Catholic Church in Alexandria, Egypt, was abuzz in the year 318. A priest of the diocese named Arius was preaching a doctrine that was attracting a lot of attention and growing …
One Bread One Cup
Liturgical leadership conference is fulfilling a need for this world By Maggie Parsons More than 275 participants were excited and eager to return to the annual One Bread One Cup summer liturgical leadership conference at St. Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, Ind., calling all youth and adults from around the …
SJN hosts A Very Special Day with the Bishop
The faith-based event offers fun for about 60 special-needs individuals and family members By Bee Goodman On Aug. 2, St. John Neumann Parish in Farragut hosted A Very Special Day with the Bishop. The event is a faith-based day of fun for special-needs individuals and their families. Under Bishop Richard …
4
Following where God leads him
Fr. John O’Neill retires from active diocesan ministry, accepts Conception assignment By Bill Brewer Father John O’Neill, a longtime priest of the dioceses of Knoxville and Nashville, has retired from active diocesan ministry and accepted a position as coordinator of spiritual formation at Conception Seminary College in Conception, Mo. Father …
Sister Jolita’s legacy
St. Joseph School establishing endowment to honor beloved educator By Bill Brewer Sister Jolita still has a powerful presence within the St. Joseph School community even as the Knoxville elementary school makes plans for the anniversary of her death. The community is making sure her last request continues to be …
Joan Lee Gorski
It is with deep sorrow and much love that we mourn the passing of Joan Lee Gorski (Schelly), who passed away on June 3 at the age of 79. Mrs. Gorski was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She lived a life full of grace, strength, and compassion. …
School choice is now law of the land in Tennessee
By Bill Brewer Diocese of Knoxville schools are feeling the impact of state-funded, school-choice scholarships, which are affecting all 10 campuses from Chattanooga to the Tri-Cities. Diocesan schools, for the first time, are participating in a program that allows families to choose where their children attend school, and this month …