Pete Zurcher

Pete Zurcher, age 85, of Sevierville, formerly of South Knoxville, passed away on Sept. 25, his 67th wedding anniversary, with his wife, Mary Jo, by his side. Mr. Zurcher, a veteran of the U.S. Army who served with the Air National Guard, retired as vice president of Tennessee Armature and …

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John Paul Mahoney

A funeral Mass for John Paul Mahoney was held on Sept. 2 at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, where Mr. Mahoney worked for more than 30 years. He died on Aug. 27 at the age of 64. Father David Carter, rector of the basilica, served as the Mass …

The Eucharist impels us to mission

St. Michael the Archangel Parish hosts advent retreat led by USCCB’s Yohan Garcia By Theresa Nguyen-Gillen The Glenmary Home Missioners are hosting an advent retreat day on Saturday, Dec. 2, that is open to everyone in the Diocese of Knoxville, either in person or via livestream. The retreat, titled “The …

Communion and Liberation

Diocesan chapter of ecclesial movement getting underway at St. John Neumann By Bill Brewer The Diocese of Knoxville is now home to a new lay ministry that traces its roots to Italy and whose mission is to form its members as adults in the Christian faith who seek Jesus Christ …

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Linda Marie Buzzeo Best

Linda Marie Buzzeo Best of Lenoir City passed away peacefully at home after a brief illness. She was 73. Dr. Best died Sept. 10 in the presence of her loving husband, daughter, and son. She was a highly accomplished and beloved woman of letters and faith. She was professor emerita …

Finding healing from abortion

Women share personal testimonies as they take part in pro-life ministries By Gabrielle Nolan Not only was October “Respect Life Month,” but it was also “Pregnancy and Infant Loss Awareness Month.” In addition to men and women grieving miscarriage, stillborn birth, and the death of an infant, there is also …

A celebration of history at St. Mary-Athens

A potluck dinner marks the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the parish’s first church     By Dan McWilliams St. Mary Parish in Athens used a significant anniversary to celebrate its history at a potluck dinner Oct. 15 in the family life center. “The recent party was to commemorate the 50th …

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 Blessing the officers: man and his best friend

Police chaplain Fr. Charlie Donahue leads service for Knoxville’s finest By Bill Brewer With heavy hearts and a somber countenance on Oct. 6, Knoxville Police Department officers and their canine partners received prayers and a blessing from Father Charlie Donahue, CSP, to mark the feast of St. Francis of Assisi …

Longtime priest Father Hostettler dies at 100

He led parishes statewide for 73 years, including his beloved St. Catherine Labouré in Copperhill  By Dan McWilliams Father Paul Hostettler, a priest for 73 years who celebrated his 100th birthday in May and dearly loved his time at St. Catherine Labouré Parish in Copperhill in East Tennessee, passed away …

‘The truth has no exceptions’

Challenges to pro-life efforts only ramped up following Supreme Court Dobbs decision The East Tennessee Catholic The truth has no exceptions. This keynote message for the annual banquet of Tennessee Right to Life’s Knox County chapter on Oct. 5 reverberated through Bridgewater Place event center in Knoxville as East Tennessee …

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Joyce Erdman Patten

Joyce Erdman Patten of Knoxville, affectionately known as Mame to all, passed away on Sept. 7. She was 88. Mrs. Patten, formerly of Charlotte, N.C., grew up in Cincinnati and was a graduate of St. Ursula Academy. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. …

Our brethren before us

Students learn that care for departed, their burial grounds are part of Christian life By Emily Booker A burial ground, be it a cemetery, mausoleum, or columbarium, is an important part of a Catholic community. The Catechism says, “The bodies of the dead must be treated with respect and charity, …