Knoxville Catholic High School has announced its students who have been offered academic scholarships, covering all tuition, at the college they plan to attend this fall. While the school couldn’t host a live event as it has done in the past with parents, family members, teachers, coaches, friends, and media, …
Special graduation ceremony held for Notre Dame High’s Kyle Parker
A special, socially distant graduation ceremony was held May 27 for Notre Dame High School senior Kyle Parker. Notre Dame president George Valadie and a group of teachers took part in a commencement service for Kyle in the NDHS auditorium. Kyle will not be able to graduate with his senior …
Knoxville Catholic High School names new girls soccer head coach
Mason McNally has been announced as the new head coach of the Knoxville Catholic High School girls soccer program, according to athletics director Jason Surlas. The spot was vacated when previous coach Vahan Janoyan resigned this past winter. “We are excited to add someone of Coach McNally’s exceptional character and …
St. John Neumann student receives state History Day contest award
Helen Liulevicius, a student at St. John Neumann School in Farragut, earned a third-place award in the junior individual performance category at this year’s virtual Tennessee History Day contest. Her project was titled “Nellie Bly: Breaking Barriers Worldwide.” Helen’s teacher for the project is Joe Caldwell. Helen was one of …
Distinguished engineer Carlyle Michelson passes away
Carlyle Michelson, age 93, of Knoxville, formerly of Oak Ridge, entered into eternal life on April 26. Mr. Michelson was born on March 16, 1927, in Merrill, Wis. He married his wife of 62 years, Margaret, on Dec. 26, 1950. Mr. Michelson and his wife loved to travel, whether on …
Funeral Mass celebrated for All Saints member Kathie Blaine
Kathie Gunter Blaine, 79, a member of All Saints Parish, passed away April 16 after a lengthy illness. For five years, Mrs. Blaine faced many health challenges with dignity and grace. Her family rejoices in the fact that she has now received her heavenly body and has been reunited with …
Funeral Mass celebrated for diocesan and community leader, volunteer Hazel Brimi
Hazel Catherine Brimi, 99, a longtime volunteer in the Diocese of Knoxville who had been active in a number of diocesan organizations, passed away at home on April 11. Mrs. Brimi and her husband were charter members of Sacred Heart Parish, where she served in various guilds. She also served …
Sr. Carmen Garcias, MAG, former Hispanic ministry associate in Chattanooga, passes away
Sister Carmen Gordillo Garcias died May 29 at Emory Health Care in Atlanta. She was 49 and was a resident of Rome, Ga. Sister Carmen was a member of the Order of Missionary Sisters of the Sacred Heart of Jesus, A.G., of Humantla, Mexico. At the time of her death …
Paulist Fathers hold funeral Mass for Fr. Wilfred Brimley
The Paulist Fathers are mourning the death of brother Paulist priest Father Wilfred Anthony Brimley Jr., who passed away May 5 at the age of 92. Father Brimley, who died from natural causes at Marion Manor Residence in South Boston, formerly served at Immaculate Conception Parish in Knoxville. The Paulist …
Who’s Zooming who?
Tennessee Knights of Columbus hold a virtual state convention, reduce meeting time from three days to three hours By Andy Telli Because of the social distancing restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the state convention of the Tennessee Knights of Columbus was boiled down from its typical three days to …
National service to report sexual misconduct involving U.S. bishops launched
Catholic News Service, Tennessee Register reports A reporting system accepting sexual misconduct allegations against U.S. bishops and eparchs is in place. Called the Catholic Bishops Abuse Reporting Service, or CBAR, the system became operational March 16. The mechanism incorporates a website and a toll-free telephone number through which individuals can …
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Diocese’s newest priest, a Polish missionary, incardinated during Chrism Mass
By Bill Brewer Father Marcin Gladysz took the scenic route on his way to the Diocese of Knoxville, and that route was not without its detours and brushes with danger. East Tennessee’s newest priest was incardinated into the Diocese of Knoxville on May 19 during the Chrism Mass, a fitting …
