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St. Joseph School charity hoops event helps Children’s Hospital

The St. Joseph School gym in North Knoxville was packed with Christmas cheer and packed with fans eager to watch the annual charity Christmas basketball scrimmage Dec. 13. The stands were filled with students, parents, and community friends who joined together to raise funds for East Tennessee Children’s Hospital’s Oncology …

Knoxville Catholic junior earns his Eagle Scout award in December

Knoxville Catholic High School junior Jack Patterson earned his Eagle Scout award in December. Jack, who is the son of Phillip and Kelly Patterson, started in Cub Scouts in the third grade as a Bear Scout. He completed Cub Scouts, earning the Arrow of Light in fifth grade at age …

Bringing faith to ‘no priest land’

Glenmary’s mission is to bring Catholic presence to rural areas of U.S. By Charlie Camosy OSV News While the word “mission” often calls to mind service in foreign countries, one group has focused for nearly a century on rural areas of the United States to bring a Catholic presence to …

Knoxville Catholic football team adds new offensive coordinator

Knoxville Catholic High School on Dec. 12 announced the hiring of veteran coach Rusty Bradley as offensive coordinator for the Fighting Irish under head football coach Philip Shadowens. “We are blessed to add one of the best football coaches I have been around to help lead our offense. Coach Bradley is …

SMLC growing in staff, outreach

St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic hints at new headquarters, mobile van in next year By Dan McWilliams The St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic has expanded its staff in recent months as it seeks to fulfill its mission of extending the healing ministry of Jesus Christ to rural East Tennessee. SMLC’s 40-foot mobile …

Strength in numbers

Audit report reflects strong financial position for Diocese of Knoxville By The East Tennessee Catholic The numbers are in, and the Diocese of Knoxville is reporting healthy financial results for the fiscal year ended June 30, 2024. Each year, the diocese undergoes a comprehensive, independent audit of its finances, according …

Caroline Bowers

Caroline Caldwell Bowers, age 81, of Knoxville, went home to be with the Lord on Oct. 12. Mrs. Bowers was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Aileen Caldwell; her brother, Joseph Caldwell; and her dear cousin, Phillip Sharp. She is survived by her loving husband of over 61 …

Ronald McElhaney

Ronald John McElhaney, age 81, of Knoxville, passed away on Dec. 28 after living with Alzheimer’s for eight years. Mr. McElhaney was born on Dec. 23, 1943, in Oakland, Calif., and graduated from San Leandro High School, class of 1961. He attended the University of California-Berkeley and was in the …

Living their mission, welcoming foreigners

Missionary Sisters host closing celebration of 75th anniversary in Mexico By Blanca Primm In early December, seven members of the Diocese of Knoxville traveled to the city of Huamantla in the state of Tlaxcala, Mexico, to celebrate the closing of the Jubilee Year for the 75th anniversary of the founding …

Exaggerations and eucharistic miracles

It would be tragic for Catholics to try convincing the world of the Real Presence of Christ in the Eucharist with unsubstantiated claims By Dr. Stacy Trasancos Crisis Magazine Two new forensic science papers raise concerns about eucharistic miracle investigations. The main author, Dr. Kelly Kearse, is a faithful Catholic, …

A new year of hope

Jubilee marks 2025 as extraordinary in the life of the Church By Bishop Mark Beckman The beginning of a new year is always a great time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the future. This new year of 2025 is an extraordinary one in the life …

Steve A. Popovich

Steve A. Popovich, age 83 of the Tellico community in Loudon, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 22. Mr. Popovich was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Popovich; his parents, Alec and Anna Popovich; his brothers, Chuck, Mike, John, and George Popovich; and his sisters, Helen Popovich, Ellen Popovich, Ann …