Basilica names two recipients of the Servant of God, Father Ryan Award

The Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga announced two recipients of the Servant of God, Father Patrick Ryan Award, on Sept. 29. Parishioners Jim Gallagher and Carmen Hernández received the award this year. Mr. Gallagher has been a lifelong Catholic and a parishioner at Sts. Peter and Paul …

Order of the Fleur de Lis names award recipient

St. Stephen Parish member C. Michael Horten is given prestigious honor The East Tennessee Catholic C. Michael Horten, a member of St. Stephen Parish in Chattanooga, has received the Benjamin I. Kiper Award from the Order of Fleur de Lis. Mr. Horten received the award on Aug. 24 during the …

St. John XXIII salutes Nancy Brennan Strange

The longtime parishioner is stepping down from her role as Sunday-morning music leader she has held since 1993 After 31 years as the Sunday-morning music director at St. John XXIII Parish on the University of Tennessee campus in Knoxville, Nancy Brennan Strange is stepping down from the role. The parish …

Religious Sisters of Mercy close jubilee year

Special Mass celebrated by Bishop Beckman concludes 50th anniversary By Gabrielle Nolan After a yearlong celebration of their Golden Jubilee, the Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Mich., concluded their festivities with a special gathering at their Knoxville-based convent on Aug. 30. The event included an open house with food …

A profession of gratitude for God’s mercy

Two Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Mich., who served in the diocese make their perpetual vows By Maggie Parsons Great joy surrounded the congregation in the Cathedral of Mary of the Assumption in Saginaw, Mich., on Aug. 16 to celebrate four Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Mich., professing …

The biblical understanding of sacrifice

‘The Eucharist,’ in the writings of Pope St. John Paul II, ‘is a sacrifice in the strict sense’ By Father Randy Stice At the Last Supper, Jesus spoke of His impending death as a sacrifice. He offered His disciples His body “which is given for you” and His blood “which …

To ‘bring Christ,’ love others as He does

He was Himself, and as Himself He served and saved—we are called to do the same By Deacon Bob Hunt The universal call to holiness is one that is to be heard and acted on by every person who claims Christ as his or her savior. What does it mean …

‘Your presence on campus matters’: Chattanooga

UT-C students welcome Bishop Beckman to Newman Center for food and fellowship By Claire Collins Bishop Mark Beckman celebrated Mass on Sept. 29 at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Newman Center for the students, staff, and FOCUS team serving the campus. The UT-C Newman Center has been in its current building …

Shining a light on St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic

Diocese’s medical ministry hosts national visitors at St. Alphonsus site By Emily Booker The campus of St. Alphonsus Church in Crossville was a popular destination recently for out-of-state observers who wanted to see firsthand the St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic in action. On Aug. 27, the Legacy Clinic (SMLC) hosted several …

‘Your presence on campus matters’: Knoxville

VolCatholic students at St. John XXIII Parish engage bishop in some questions and answers By Gabrielle Nolan Bishop Mark Beckman visited the University of Tennessee’s Catholic student center at St. John XXIII University Parish for the first time on Aug. 28, gathering with the students and Paulist Fathers for an …

Multilingual rosary unites diverse Catholics

Prayer for migrants, refugees brings together Diocese of Knoxville faithful By Gabrielle Nolan The Diocese of Knoxville’s Office of Hispanic Ministry hosted the annual multilingual rosary at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville on Sept. 20. The rosary, prayed in several languages, preceded National Migration …

‘Pilgrims of hope’

Jubilee Year is an opportunity to be present, prayerful, and purposeful to those in need By Bishop Mark Beckman The great Jubilee Year of 2025 begins this Christmas Eve when Pope Francis opens the Holy Door at St. Peter’s Basilica in Rome, an event that ordinarily takes place every 25 …