Dr. Eric Schexnaildre has ‘endless positive memories’ of his alma mater as he assumes his leadership role July 1 By Dan McWilliams Dr. Eric Schexnaildre has good memories of his Catholic education as he becomes the new head of school Monday, July 1, at his alma mater of Notre Dame …
Note-burning marks end of SJN School debt
SJN pastor Father Joe Reed’s action signifies that more than $2.75 million in loans have been entirely paid St. John Neumann School in Farragut held a note-burning ceremony May 17 to celebrate that its school loans are entirely paid. Since June 2018, when Father Joe Reed became pastor, the school …
KCHS wins tennis, track state championships
Notre Dame’s boys soccer team finishes runner-up as both high schools stand out at Spring Fling By Dan McWilliams The TSSAA’s annual Spring Fling championships saw Knoxville Catholic High School and Notre Dame High School achieve great things, as KCHS won tennis singles and team titles and multiple track-and-field state …
Rain does not stop Glade parish from raising funds for Legacy Clinic
A benefit concert May 17 scheduled to raise funds for a new vehicle for the St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic that serves Cumberland County had to be canceled because of weather. The goal was to raise money to assist with the purchase of a new clinic bus and to fund medical …
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Brother Silas Henderson to be ordained a priest
The Oak Ridge native and Clinton High School graduate is serving with the Salvatorians By Dan McWilliams Oak Ridge native and Clinton High School graduate Brother Silas S. Henderson, SDS, will be ordained to the priesthood, the Society of the Divine Savior announced May 21. The Salvatorian brother will be …
To trust in the big things, we must start small
Let every moment of every day be a radical act of trusting completely in God By Claire Collins Trust in the Lord with all your heart…” (Proverbs 3:5). What does it mean to trust? If you’re like me, trust has been a hard concept to nail down. I’ve mostly seen …
Richard J. Penpek
Richard “Rick” John Penpek, 63, of Knoxville passed away on May 17 at his home surrounded by his family. Mr. Penpek was born on Oct. 7, 1960, in Erie, Penn., to Marie Mele Penpek and Richard Frank Penpek. He received his bachelor’s degree in administration of justice from Pennsylvania State …
Two keystones of Catholic moral tradition
They are the intrinsic dignity of the human person and the social nature of human life By Deacon Bob Hunt On April 2, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith published Dignitas Infinita, a declaration reaffirming the Church’s teaching on the intrinsic dignity of the human person and addressing …
Knights of Columbus put spotlight on faith, charity
Diocese of Knoxville well represented at annual state convention By Andy Telli The Knights of Columbus’ commitment to charity and helping Catholic men deepen their faith was on full display during the 121st State Convention of the Tennessee State Council, held April 26-27 at the Marriott Cool Springs Hotel in …
Rolfe Anthony Mullins
Rolfe Anthony Mullins, 74, of Madisonville, passed away on May 9. He was 74. Mr. Mullins was born on June 3, 1949, in Johnson City. He attended St. Mary School and St. Mary Church. He graduated from University High School in 1967 and then attended East Tennessee State University, where …
St. Patrick acquires land for parish expansion
Parishioners join Haggard family in generous gift to the Church in Morristown By Emily Booker Through generous gifts, St. Patrick Parish in Morristown has acquired 3.3 acres of land adjacent to the parish property to aid with parish expansion. The Haggard family donated 2.3 acres of land in memory of …
‘A vocation to love’
KDCCW retreat focuses on prayer, forgiveness, living as an image of God By Emily Booker The Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (KDCCW) held a one-day retreat for women in the Diocese of Knoxville on April 27 at All Saints Church in Knoxville. The retreat, “Come to the Table: A …
