Bishop Beckman meets with press to discuss Pope Francis’ enduring papacy By Maggie Parsons Pope Francis, known for being the people’s pope and for his pastoral care of God’s creation, kept to his ministry by working until almost his last breath before he passed away on April 21 at the …
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Ronald L. Johnson
Ronald Lynn Johnson passed away peacefully surrounded by the love and tears of his family and caring and dedicated staff of Ben Atchley Tennessee State Veterans Home. Mr. Johnson was born at home on Park Road in Clinton on Feb. 7, 1941, to Corrina Mae (Wallace) Johnson and Henry Sherman …
The reasons why Jesus kept His wounds
The disciples recognized the risen Lord from the signs of His suffering By Deacon Bob Hunt St. Teresa of Avila (1515-1582), the great Carmelite reformer and mystic, was praying in the chapel of her community’s monastery when she received a vision of Jesus. After contemplating the vision for some time, …
Bishop Beckman leads Lenten retreat at OLPH
He tells those attending the event that ‘we have to have a vibrant, living connection with Jesus’ By Claire Collins Bishop Mark Beckman traveled to Chattanooga on March 26 to give a Lenten retreat at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, welcoming both OLPH and Basilica of Sts. Peter and …
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Richard H. Hunley
Richard Hooper Hunley, age 78, died March 31 at his home in Knoxville. Mr. Hunley was a kind and gregarious man who loved golf, grilling, music, the beach, football, “The Andy Griffith Show,” vanilla ice cream, making people laugh, and, above all, his family. Mr. Hunley was born on Oct. …
Bishop celebrates ‘profound’ Chrism Mass
More than 60 of the diocesan presbyterate join Bishop Beckman as he presides at the Holy Week liturgy By Dan McWilliams Bishop Mark Beckman participated in many Chrism Masses as a priest of the Diocese of Nashville, hearing his bishops receive the annual renewal of promises made by the presbyterate …
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Valeria M. Baker
Valeria “Val” M. Baker passed away in Crossville on April 25 at the age of 95. Mrs. Baker was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She loved to do crafts and was a quilting queen. She was very devoted to her church and her religion. She leaves behind …
‘Our birth into Christ’
Bishop Beckman celebrates first Easter Vigil at cathedral, welcomes 69 into Church By Gabrielle Nolan and Dan McWilliams The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus welcomed new catechumens and candidates from ages 8 to 80 at the Easter Vigil Mass on April 19. Bishop Mark Beckman celebrated the …
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Marilyn Joyce Mack
We are sad to announce that on April 15, at the age of 81, Marilyn Joyce Mack of Loudon passed away. In the sacred silence of farewell, Marilyn Joyce is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the …
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James E. Landsman
James Emanuel Landsman, affectionately known as Jim to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 10 in Knoxville due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. Mr. Landsman, who was born on May 22, 1944, in Baltimore, spent 80 remarkable years building a legacy of love, service, and unwavering dedication …
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Colin Lee Kamperman
Colin “Coke” Lee Kamperman passed away at home on March 14 after a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by family. Dr. Kamperman was born on April 7, 1930, to O. Carl and Laura D. Kamperman of Ellwood City, Pa. He graduated from Ellwood City High School in 1947 and Geneva …