The eighth annual Knights Cup Lacrosse Tournament raised a record amount of almost $16,000 for Catholic Charities of East Tennessee’s Pregnancy Help Center and brought the all-time total in the event to more than $100,000. The tournament was held on April 18 at Knoxville Catholic High School’s Blaine Stadium and …
Chesterton Academy receives accreditation
Diocese of Knoxville’s newest school recognized by state, nationally By Bill Brewer Chesterton Academy of St. Margaret Clitherow has earned not one or two but five high marks in recent months that spell continued growth and success for the Diocese of Knoxville’s newest school. Zach Summers of Chesterton Academy outlined …
Peace, unity, and love
Women’s event at St. Mary Church in Athens showcases CCW growth in the Chattanooga Deanery By Emily Booker The Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (KDCCW) held its spring event for women of the diocese, “Peace, Unity, and Love,” on April 18 at St. Mary Church in Athens, co-hosted by …
Century of ‘giants’: 100 years for Holy Ghost Church
North Knoxville parish celebrates a vast history on the centennial of its 1926 building By Dan McWilliams The “Cathedral of Happy Holler” experienced one of its happiest weekends ever on April 25-26 as Holy Ghost Church in North Knoxville celebrated the 100th anniversary of its 1926 building. The church of …
Keith Feltz
Keith Stephen Feltz, 72, of Maryville, passed away peacefully surrounded by his family on March 22 after a brief battle with cancer. Mr. Feltz was born on Oct. 19, 1953, to Edgar and Helen Nesslein Feltz and grew up in Perryville, Mo. He graduated from Perryville High School in 1972 …
‘I just don’t know if those babies are ready’
Moms and dads everywhere sharing the same fears and calling on the same Father By George Valadie Looking back, I think Madge moved in back in late January. The process took longer than you’d think given the fact she had so little to bring. We definitely had plenty of room; …
Synodal process becoming real for all of us
Diocese of Knoxville Synod gatherings set for September, November By Jim Wogan Over the past several years, I’ve watched the Catholic Church undertake one of the most ambitious efforts at renewal and consultation in modern history through the global Synod process. Now, here in East Tennessee, we are entering the …
Bishop Beckman announces priest assignments
Fr. Scholz retiring, Fr. Cummins named Sacred Heart Cathedral rector The East Tennessee Catholic Bishop Mark Beckman has announced assignments for several priests in the Diocese of Knoxville and the retirement from active ministry of a long-serving pastor. The new assignments are effective July 1. Father Michael Cummins has been …
Capt. Edwin R. DuPont Jr.
The family of Capt. Edwin Robbins “Rory” DuPont Jr. is deeply saddened to announce his death on April 13. Capt. DuPont, 49, of Seymour, was born on Feb. 14, 1977, in Jacksonville, Fla., to Edwin R. DuPont Sr. and Blanche Burt DuPont. He was a third-generation U.S. Navy aviator. He …
Meeting them where they are
Bishop’s first discussion series wraps up; next one begins in September By Bee Goodman On a Tuesday evening last August, nearly 50 young adults filled a room in the Chancery, responding to an invitation to join Bishop Mark Beckman. Some were cradle Catholics looking to understand their faith more deeply. …
Five Rivers Deanery Council of Catholic Women meets at St. Patrick
The Five Rivers Deanery Council of Catholic Women met recently at St. Patrick Church in Morristown. Representatives from the five affiliated parishes, Good Shepherd in Newport, Holy Trinity in Jefferson City, Notre Dame in Greeneville, St. Mary in Johnson City, and St. Patrick in Morristown were in attendance. President Susan …
From liturgy to land
Diocesan Care of Creation Commission gathers down on deacon’s farm By Brett McLaughlin “In the end, we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught.” – Baba Dioum Deacon Chad Shields is not your average …
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