Guest Column by Father Arthur Torres Barona As priests at Sacred Heart Cathedral, we receive phone calls almost every day asking us to come to the hospital or the nursing home to administer the so-called Last Rites to the dying. Not long ago, a faithful parishioner called me to come …
‘Tiny Saints’ are living their faith at SJN
By Jessica Tarentino and Richard Tabler The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. John Neumann Parish in Farragut now has a group of student affiliate members from St. John Neumann Church and School. These students joined together with the goal of helping the needy and vulnerable in …
Food baskets benefit 63 families in need
Staff and volunteers from the Ladies of Charity in Knoxville on Dec. 22 distributed 63 Christmas food baskets from their Baxter Avenue location to families in need. Forty of the baskets were offered for distribution to the Ladies of Charity by Knox County’s Community Action Committee and the Knoxville News …
Marriage Enrichment: A month dedicated to love and romance
February is a time to focus on marital relationships and a time to celebrate long marriages By Marian Christiana February is nationally recognized as the month dedicated to love and romance. Feb. 14 is Valentine’s Day, a day when people celebrate the established loving relationships in their lives or the …
Praying for Perspective: A return to a time when we knew better
When civility reigned, a minor disagreement would not have escalated into a shooting with a fatality By George Valadie I just don’t know anymore. The paper offered up yet one more story about one more shooting death. Sadly, there are more than a few to read about. But this one …
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Calendar sales program for schools a success
The program, which included a raffle with 365 winners of cash prizes, raised more than $225,000 for tuition support By Bill Brewer Diocese of Knoxville school leaders are praising the results of the first calendar sales program and raffle to benefit tuition assistance funds for the diocese’s 10 schools. Sales …
Elevating us toward God
Architects give form to the Diocese of Knoxville’s cathedral vision Story and Photography by Jim Wogan On March 3, Bishop Richard F. Stika will walk through the immense doors of the new Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus to celebrate its dedication Mass after more than four years …
Taking it to the limit: KCHS wins second title in three years
By Bill Brewer Photography by Dr. Kelly Kearse Cookeville – Knoxville Catholic High School won its second state football championship in three years Nov. 30, 2017, with a 45-28 victory over Beech High School at Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium. In addition to winning the championship in Division I, Class 5A, …
Taking it to the limit: Notre Dame High School reaches state championship game for the first time
By Dan McWilliams Photography by Bob Corte Cookeville – Notre Dame High School’s 2017 football team advanced farther than any squad in school history, but the Fighting Irish’s 11-game winning streak ended with a loss in the state championship game Dec. 2 at Tennessee Tech’s Tucker Stadium. Lausanne Collegiate School …
He dwells among us: Builders of God’s dwelling
With the help of St. Joseph, let our eucharistic Lord transform you into a beautiful cathedral By Bishop Richard F. Stika “How lovely is your dwelling place, Lord, God of Hosts!” (Ps 84:1) The opening verse of this psalm, which is one of my favorites, echoes more and more in …
Praying for perspective: Catholic schools—they’re worth it
A week spent celebrating them annually isn’t enough time to thank everyone involved, but it does get the message out By George Valadie For the most people around the country, the first Friday in February coming up will bring to conclusion another Catholic Schools Week celebration. Over the last 30-plus …
V Encuentro takes center stage
Bishop Stika convenes diocesan session as part of national effort By Bill Brewer A yearlong effort to bring Diocese of Knoxville parishioners to intense missionary activity as part of the V Encuentro movement culminated in a diocesan-wide convocation Oct. 21 at Knoxville Catholic High School attended by nearly 400 people. …
