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 …
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me
May peace fill every human heart and spread to all parts of the world By Bishop Mark Beckman One of the great joys of springtime for a bishop is the opportunity to journey about the diocese and celebrate the sacrament of confirmation for our young people. Here in East Tennessee …
One nation under God
Celebrate America’s 250th with consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus By Emily Booker As America prepares to celebrate its semiquincentennial, many Catholics are using the celebration as an opportunity to pray for the nation and entrust it to God’s mercy. From the entire country down to individual homes, American …
John Saucier
John R. Saucier was promoted to heaven on May 10. Mr. Saucier was born to George A. and Carmen (Tardif) Saucier in Lewiston, Maine, on Aug. 23, 1950. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elaine (Bussiere); his sister, Jane Saucier; children, James Saucier (wife Kathy) of Lewiston, …
An open letter to the Church’s newest members
Welcome! You are wanted, needed, and a gift to God and all who worship Him By Claire Collins I want to address my brothers and sisters in Christ who just came into full communion with the Catholic Church this past Easter or who are preparing to very soon. I want …
These alphabet letters spell savings for families
EFS funds in demand; ESA scholarships available; ECCA on the way By Rick Musacchio Diocese of Nashville The 114th Tennessee General Assembly concluded its 2026 session on April 23 with legislation that will have an impact on Catholic schools across the state, including bills to expand Education Freedom Scholarships and …
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