By Jim Wogan Diocesan parishioners have heard a lot about the 2016 Bishop’s Appeal in recent weeks. But for many parishes around the diocese the Home Campaign is getting equal attention. While the annual Bishop’s Appeal supports the lives of thousands of people each day through essential ministries, the Home …
Bishop Stika recommends Msgr. Humbrecht, Fr. Reed for papal designation
By Jim Wogan While Catholics across the world have been called on by Pope Francis to celebrate the Jubilee of Mercy, two priests from the Diocese of Knoxville will receive a special mandate from the Holy Father in Rome to further spread merciful works. Monsignor Al Humbrecht, pastor at Holy …
Diocesan contingent braves blizzard to attend national March for Life
Weather doesn’t deter pro-life supporters, including presidential candidate Carly Fiorina, from Washington rally By Jim Wogan When Kari Lopez heard the weather forecast, she didn’t waver. After months of planning to attend the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., Kari wasn’t about to let a little snow get in …
Alexian Brothers renew vows
Alexian Brothers Tom Klein and Andrew Dinegar renewed their vows of chastity, poverty, and obedience for the period of one year during a Dec. 10 Mass at the Alexian Brothers chapel in Signal Mountain. Father Joseph Thomas, CMI, celebrated the Mass, with the vow renewal following his homily that focused …
Notre Dame High School athletes sign letters of intent
Six Notre Dame High School students recently signed letters of intent to continue their athletic careers in college. The students were honored at a signing ceremony hosted by the athletic department and the athletes’ parents. Zach Riddle will attend Trevecca Nazarene University on a golf scholarship. He is the son …
St. Jude School celebrates its 55th anniversary ’60s style
St. Jude School in Chattanooga recently celebrated its 55th anniversary with a variety of events that reflected the spirit of its founding in 1960. Superintendent Sister Mary Marta Abbott, RSM, joined the students for a Mass with school Mass songs from the 1960s. Students and teachers alike dressed for the …
Chattanooga Catholic football team has undefeated season
2015 marks squad’s first no-loss season in 50 years and fifth overall dating back to 1949 By Anthony Jackson The Chattanooga Catholic football team recently completed a perfect season, going 11-0 in 2015. The Catholic Rams are a middle school football program composed of students from two Chattanooga schools: Our …
St. Joseph trio planning World Youth Day trip
While many teens are busy planning the next road trip with their friends to Panama City Beach or Daytona for the summer, three young ladies from St. Joseph Parish in Norris are planning for a pilgrimage to Krakow, Poland, in July. Rebecca McDonald-Harber, 19, Paley Perry, 17, and Sloan Perry, …
Understanding the sacraments: Revising the Liturgy of the Hours
Also known as the Divine Office, it is the official prayer of the Catholic Church By Father Randy Stice In recent columns we have looked at several revised liturgical books: the Order of Celebrating Marriage, the Order of Confirmation, and the third edition of the Misal Romano, the Spanish Missal. …
Knights of Columbus donate wheelchairs to organizations across state
Partnership with American Wheelchair Mission assists veterans, seniors and the infirm By Andy Telli Knights of Columbus in East and Middle Tennessee have received a shipment of 114 wheelchairs they are distributing to nursing homes, adult day-care centers, veterans groups and others. The latest shipment is the sixth the Tennessee …
Marriage Enrichment: The secret to wedded bliss
Diocese’s longest-married couples share thoughts on matrimonial longevity By Marian Christiana It is February and love is in the air! February is the month that is dedicated to valentines, candy, flowers and special dates. Although those expressions of love are wonderful, they are not the foundation of lasting love. In …
Our Lady of Fatima Parish hosts Blount County celebration of life
Ecumenical service held as nation prepared to mark the 43rd anniversary of landmark Roe v. Wade decision By Bill Brewer Pro-life supporters from Blount County gathered at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Alcoa Jan. 12 for a celebration of life and remembrance service as the nation prepared to mark …
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