Knoxville Catholic High School recently announced that English teacher Ben Wilkinson was awarded 500 books for his classroom library through a grant from the Book Love Foundation. The Book Love Foundation (BLF) received 136 applications in 2014 from teachers across the United States, and Mr. Wilkinson is one of only …
Three honored by NDHS Alumni Association
The Notre Dame Alumni Association has named Steve Hammond, class of ’69, as its distinguished alumnus and Billy ’82 and Bucky Dearing ’84 as recipients of the Jim Phifer Service Award for 2014. The Distinguished Alumni Award is presented to a Notre Dame graduate who has made a difference in …
KCHS religion department given $2,000 grant
The Knoxville Catholic High School Religion Department was recently awarded a $2,000 challenge grant from the Retreats Initiative at Catholic Extension. Catholic Extension is a fund-raising organization that provides funding and resources to dioceses and parishes across the United States through programs and services investing in people, infrastructure and ministries. …
KCHS takes 2014 Irish Bowl by 15-12 score
Notre Dame High School battled rival Knoxville Catholic and the clock Aug. 22 as the Chattanooga Fighting Irish’s hopes for a last-second tie or victory fell short in the teams’ first football game of the 2014 season. Knoxville Catholic scored 15 points in the first quarter and held off a …
Handy helpers: Frassati Fellowship works on Habitat project
Group gets crash course in homebuilding, sweat equity in preparing house for young North Knox family School was back in session for several Frassati Fellowship members Aug. 23 as the young adults received a crash course in homebuilding and sweat equity during a Habitat for Humanity project. The Frassati members …
Diocese of Knoxville growth continues as 48th parish added
Bishop Stika elevates Blessed Teresa of Calcutta from mission during special Mass at Maynardville church The Diocese of Knoxville is now 48 parishes strong after Bishop Richard F. Stika elevated Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission in Maynardville during a special Mass on Sept. 5. It has been a swift, …
A mother’s gift gives rise to Marian chapel at All Saints Church
Bishop Stika blesses re-created side chapel made possible by Mrs. Siminerio’s gift The gift of a mother is finally realized in the gift of the Mother. Before her death, Elizabeth Siminerio approached Father Michael Woods with a considerable donation for All Saints Church in Knoxville. “For some five years before …
Matthew Kelly speaks to a packed house at All Saints Church
Internationally known motivational speaker discusses the need for engagement in the workplace, in church Internationally known motivational speaker and author Matthew Kelly brought his “Living Every Day with Passion & Purpose” message to 900 people who filled All Saints Church on Sept. 19. Mr. Kelly spoke in three sessions, with …
Spotlight on the Home Campaign: Questions parishioners have
In each issue of The East Tennessee Catholic, hot topics relating to the Home campaign will be covered. Since the launch of the campaign in September, parishioners throughout the Diocese of Knoxville have been submitting good questions about the campaign. Two of the most common questions being asked are: How …
Catholic Extension offering gift annuities to benefit diocese
By Deanene Catani A charitable gift annuity to benefit parishes, schools, Catholic Charities or the Diocese of Knoxville is a generous expression of support for God’s work in East Tennessee via a sound investment program, according to a new program being introduced in the diocese. Catholic Gift Annuities, provided in …
Putting faith into practice is St. Luke Guild conference theme
The St. Luke Guild of East Tennessee and the Diocese of Knoxville’s Office of Health Services sponsored a conference for medical professionals on Sept. 20 that dealt with putting faith into practice as it relates to medical science. Dr. John M. Haas, president of the National Catholic Bioethics Center, delivered …
Weekday readings for October 2014
Wednesday, Oct. 1: Memorial, St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, virgin, doctor of the Church, Job 9:1-12, 14-16; Psalm 88:10-15; Luke 9:57-62 Thursday, Oct. 2: Memorial, the Holy Guardian Angels, Job 19:21-27; Psalm 27:7-9, 13-14; Matthew 18:1-5,10 Friday, Oct. 3: Job 38:1, 12-21 and 40:3-5; Psalm 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14; Luke …
