Jesus ‘gave Himself to me in Holy Communion more frequently than I would have dared hope’ By Father Randy Stice In previous columns, we have looked at the eucharistic devotion and teaching of St. John Chrysostom, the Doctor of the Eucharist, and St. Francis of Assisi. This month, I want …
Making disciples of all nations
UT-Chattanooga students an active part of Church youth movement By Maggie Parsons In the Diocese of Knoxville, Chattanooga is seeing many hearts say yes to God in both parishes and schools. Father David Carter, rector of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga, is experiencing the great growth …
‘Then I will do my best’
Servant of God Charlene Marie Richard: suffering offered and miracles found By Bee Goodman She was 12 years old, dying, and in tremendous pain. Yet instead of praying for herself, she prayed for others. That is the story of Charlene Marie Richard, a simple Cajun girl from Louisiana whose extraordinary …
Truth, beauty, and relationship
Why people in East Tennessee are coming home to the Catholic Church By Deacon Jim Bello The Diocese of Knoxville welcomed nearly 1,100 adults into the Catholic Church during the 2025–26 catechetical cycle. The Rite of Election and Continuing Conversion, celebrated by Bishop Mark Beckman in February for those seeking …
Vernon Budde
Vernon Bernard Budde Jr., age 94, of Knoxville, passed away at his home on May 31. Mr. Budde was born on Aug. 2, 1931, to Vernon Bernard Budde Sr. and Pauline Buck Budde and he grew up in Paducah, Ky. Mr. Budde graduated from St. Mary Catholic High School in …
Turning the tassels
Knoxville Catholic presents 162 diplomas and Notre Dame awards 109 in commencement ceremonies By Dan McWilliams Seniors at Knoxville Catholic High School and Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga have moved into the next part of their lives as they took part in commencement ceremonies in May. Diplomas were awarded …
The joy of new life
The Lord is calling many, but He also needs our voices of invitation By Bishop Mark Beckman On June 6 a large and festive crowd filled our Cathedral Church to celebrate the ordination of a new priest for the Diocese of Knoxville, Father Daniel Cooper. The beauty and solemnity of …
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St. Mary rosary garden receives blessing
Members of Johnson City parish, students work together to create prayer space By Lillian Isaac On May 23, after more than two years of planning and several months of construction, St. Mary Parish in Johnson City blessed and dedicated its rosary garden—a peaceful prayer space featuring flowers and plants traditionally …
Dr. Evelyne Davidson
Dr. Evelyne M. Davidson, 65, of Knoxville, passed away on May 28. Dr. Davidson, who was born on April 5, 1961, was valedictorian of the Knoxville Catholic High School class of 1979. She then studied at Vanderbilt University, attended Quillen-Dishner Medical School in Johnson City, and completed her residency at …
Ordained in 2001, Father Orr, Father Shelton celebrating 25th jubilees
Two priests ordained for the Diocese of Knoxville in 2001 will celebrate their silver jubilees this month. Father John Orr and Father Brent Shelton were ordained to the priesthood by Bishop Joseph E. Kurtz on June 16, 2001, at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Now pastor of Holy Ghost Parish in Knoxville, …
A Mass of Thanksgiving
St. Albert the Great Parish welcomes Father Daniel Cooper’s first celebration By Bill Brewer Father Daniel Cooper’s first Mass, his Mass of Thanksgiving, attracted a large St. Albert the Great congregation to the 11 a.m. service on June 7. Concelebrating the Mass was Father Christopher Floersh, pastor of St. Albert …
Diocese commits to caring for creation
Ecological retreat, Mass led by Bishop Beckman launch Care of Creation Commission By Brett McLaughlin Long before young Mark Beckman was consciously discerning his future, he was being tugged into a relationship with God the Creator as he explored the fields and forests of his native Lawrenceburg, Tenn. Now, as …
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