He came not ‘to abolish the law and the prophets . . . but to fulfill them’ By Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM Toward the beginning of the Sermon on the Mount, Jesus says: “Think not that I have come to abolish the law and the prophets; I have come …
His wife ‘is on a mission to de-deck our lives’
While emptying out closets is fine, let’s not forget this year to clean out our hearts By George Valadie I can’t believe she made me do it. It’s not even February, and she made me take down our Christmas tree. Not just taking the ornaments off—she’s made me do that …
Funeral Mass held for St. Albert the Great member Ann Schaad
A funeral Mass was celebrated for Ann Elizabeth Sudduth Schaad on Dec. 4 at St. Albert the Great Church, with Father Chris Michelson officiating. Mrs. Schaad died peacefully at her home on Nov. 29. She was 90. A native of Birmingham, Ala., Mrs. Schaad and her husband, John, married in …
St. Cecilia Congregation mourns death of Sr. Mary George
Sister Mary George Barrett, O.P., a member of the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation in Nashville for 71 years, died Jan. 1. She was 91. Sister Mary George served for more than 40 years as a teacher and principal in Catholic schools in Tennessee, Illinois, Alabama, and Louisiana. She …
Funeral Mass held for Sr. Mary Thomasetta Mogan, RSM
Sister Mary Thomasetta Mogan, RSM, died peacefully on Jan. 21 after a short illness. Sister Thomasetta, who was a Sister of Mercy for 67 years, died at Mercy Convent in Nashville. She was 90. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Helen Mogan; and her siblings, Dr. …
Diocese of Knoxville staffers retiring from Chancery, Notre Dame HS
Bishop Richard F. Stika has announced the retirements of two employees who have performed key functions for the Diocese of Knoxville. Peggy Humphreys, who has served as executive secretary to Bishop Stika since his arrival in the diocese in 2009, announced in early January her retirement, which was effective Jan. …
Cathedral funeral Mass celebrated for Dr. John Sullivan
Dr. John E. Sullivan Jr., 68, a talented and professionally well-recognized Knoxville endodontist, died unexpectedly on Nov. 24 from severe hypoglycemia. Dr. Sullivan was born in January 1952 in Memphis and was preceded in death by his parents, John (Jack) and Corinne (Boots) Sullivan, and by his beloved wife for …
Diocese of Knoxville in compliance with child protection requirements
The Diocese of Knoxville is in compliance with data collection requirements for the 2019-20 audit period set forth by the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Charter for the Protection of Children and Young People. According to a Dec. 1 letter to Bishop Richard F. Stika from the USCCB child protection …
Keegan Smith adds another national title, gym banners to achievements
Keegan Smith’s success keeps on coming. The Sacred Heart Cathedral School eighth-grader won his 22nd national championship in December and was honored Jan. 21 by having new banners placed in the SHCS gym rafters recognizing his achievements. “Eighth-grader Keegan Smith has attended Sacred Heart Cathedral School since he was 6 …
Andrew Cambron of Holy Spirit Parish earns his Eagle Scout Award
Andrew Cambron of Troop 166 in Hixson earned his Eagle Scout Award on Nov. 2. Andrew is the son of Don and Cheryl Cambron of Soddy-Daisy. He is currently a senior at STEM School Chattanooga. In addition to his participating in all the outdoor activities typical of Scouts, Andrew enjoys …
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Sister Jolita fundraiser turns 20 years old in 2021
The beloved former St. Joseph School teacher is remembered for her love of students—and of Ireland By Dan McWilliams St. Joseph School in Knoxville is hosting the 20th annual Sister Jolita Supper & Sing-Along from noon to 5 p.m. Saturday, March 20. Because of the COVID pandemic, the event will …
Notre Dame’s CJ Petrin wins bowling state championship
CJ Petrin of Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga has had his eye on the bowling individual state champion title since he was a freshman. In his sophomore and junior years, he earned runner-up honors, falling just three pins short both years. After rolling an 832 four-game series in the …
