Parishioners of the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus raised money for a new rose window of stained glass that was installed to mark Father David Boettner’s 25th anniversary of his ordination to the priesthood. Father Boettner, rector of the cathedral and a vicar general for the diocese, …
Praying for perspective: A journey of a hundred years begins with a few missteps
By George Valadie By the time you read this, another Father’s Day celebration will have come and gone. Believe it or not, I’m actually hoping for some socks. I could hardly believe it after doing the math. This will make 42 Sundays I’ve gotten to celebrate as a dad. Didn’t …
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Joining the Church family
Bishop Stika celebrates Father Mark Schuster’s ordination to the priesthood, a first for new Sacred Heart Cathedral By Dan McWilliams The priestly ordination of Father Mark Schuster was certainly a family affair. Family members of the ordinand filled four pews at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus …
He dwells among us: Build them up with prayer
Our priests need our prayers and to know that we support them By Bishop Richard F. Stika “You made them a kingdom and priests for our God.” –Revelation 5:10 St. John Vianney, patron saint of priests, knew well that, “When people want to destroy religion they begin by attacking the …
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Serving where the need is
Military service is a second calling for these Diocese of Knoxville priests By Bill Brewer Photography by Stephanie Richer Father Patrick Brownell and Father John Appiah speak highly — and reverently — about Diocese of Knoxville priests who have gone before them. Father Joe Brando, Father Frank Brett, and Monsignor …
Praying for world peace
Pope, archbishop join Church leaders in recalling D-Day sacrifices of thousands By Elizabeth Bachmann/ Catholic News Service CNS reporters Carol Glatz and Jonathan Luxmore contributed to this report. In remembering the estimated 4,400 Allied troops who died storming the beaches of Normandy, France, 75 years ago on D-Day, Archbishop Timothy …
