Several members of the Knoxville Catholic High School Lady Irish soccer team earned postseason district honors. Kathryn Culhane was named the district’s most valuable player. She also made first-team All-District, as did teammates Melissa Vargas, Molly Dwyer, Abby Leake, Charlotte Sauter, and Ashley Hickman. Martha Dinwiddie and Brenna Zimmerman made …
Diocesan schools schedule Christmas season events
Throughout the Bible we are encouraged to sing praises to God and give to those in need. The children of the diocese plan to do just that this Christmas season in the many school programs and service projects being held across East Tennessee. For more details on each school’s events, …
Living the readings: A joyful feast for the soul
By praising God, we can develop Christmas joy By Father Joseph Brando December is not only the first month of the liturgical year; it’s also the busiest. There are seven Sundays and Holy Days of Obligation in the month. To boot, Christmas has four entirely distinct Masses each with its …
Advent penance services scheduled
Here is a list of remaining Advent penance services around the Diocese of Knoxville: Chattanooga Deanery 7 p.m. EST, except as noted. Dec. 5—St. Bridget, Dayton, 6:30 p.m.; Holy Spirit, Soddy-Daisy; Dec. 6—St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Cleveland; Dec. 10—St. Jude, Chattanooga; Dec. 11—Our Lady of Lourdes, South Pittsburg, 6:30 p.m. …
Marriage enrichment: Learning to let go is a difficult lesson
Mary set the example in loving her child with an open hand, allowing Jesus the freedom to grow By Marian Christiana Learning to let go can be a challenge for all of us, especially when it comes to our children. Years ago, when our children were young and starting school, …
Mystagogical catechesis: baptism
‘Baptism incorporates us into Christ and forms us into God’s people’ By Father Randy Stice In Sacrament of Charity, Pope Benedict reminds us that Christian formation centers “on a vital and convincing encounter with Christ” that “gains depth through catechesis and finds its source and summit in the celebration of …
New Knights council begun at St. Joseph the Worker Parish
A small seed planted by St. Joseph the Worker pastor Father P. J. McGinnity has grown to be a very large tree with the establishment of a full council of the Knights of Columbus at the Madisonville parish. The council is known as Blessed John Paul II Council 15585. It …
Once upon a time: A special glory of its own
East Tennessee Catholics are invested in The Equestrian Order of the Holy Sepulchre of Jerusalem By Monsignor Xavier Mankel The Holy Land is called Holy because so many, many holy things happened there. Abraham would have sacrificed his son, Isaac, there (Mount Moriah). Three temples were erected there (Solomon’s was …
Father Owens learns that God sets all schedules
By Margaret Hunt Father Doug Owens is the associate pastor at St. John Neumann Church in Farragut. He was ordained at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart on May 28, 2011, by Bishop Richard F. Stika. He is the older of two children born to Nadene Owens and the late …
