Precious signs of life

Catholic Charities of East Tennessee receives funding for ultrasound equipment             By Gabrielle Nolan Catholic Charities of East Tennessee will be the first Catholic organization in the area to receive an ultrasound machine from the Knights of Columbus. “I just want to say, on behalf of Catholic Charities, that this …

The strength to serve

Deacons serve the many hungers, corporal and spiritual, of God’s children By Bishop Richard F. Stika “The cup of salvation I will raise; I will call on the name of the Lord. My vows to the Lord I will fulfill before all His people!” — Psalm 116:13-14 Answering the call. …

Assessing the impact

Parishioners react to Supreme Court decision overturning Roe v. Wade      By The East Tennessee Catholic Catholic congregations and pro-life supporters throughout East Tennessee are rejoicing following a June 24 U.S. Supreme Court decision that reversed nearly 50 years of government-mandated abortions in every state. In an opinion agreed upon by …

Diocese’s permanent diaconate grows

23 men are ordained by Bishop Stika at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus By Dan McWilliams On a historic day for the Diocese of Knoxville, Bishop Richard F. Stika ordained 23 men to the permanent diaconate June 11, the diocese’s third such class since the first …

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Four Herods

Herods of every age continue their assault against the sanctity of life, the conscience, and the Church By Bishop Richard F. Stika “In the days of Herod. …” — Luke 1:5 A seemingly endless battle. Since the overturning of Roe v. Wade on the great solemnity of the Most Sacred …

Handmaids celebrate 75th anniversary of founding

The cloistered order that prays for priests makes its home in a monastery in the town of New Market  By Gabrielle Nolan Bishop Richard F. Stika celebrated a special Mass on May 25 honoring the diamond jubilee for the Handmaids of the Precious Blood. The morning Mass took place at …

Jesus in the public square

Corpus Christi celebrated with eucharistic procession through downtown Knoxville By Bill Brewer The questions and comments were many, and they were spoken by people from all walks of life. “What is that?” “Who is this?” “What are they doing?” “Why are they doing this?” “Look Mommy, it’s a parade!” “What’s …