Parish lays foundation for growth with permanent worship site in Maynardville By Bill Brewer God is many things. The Creator, Father Almighty, Most High, and Maker of Heaven and Earth, among other apt descriptions. Father Steve Pawelk, GHM, and members of St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish in Maynardville and St. …
New Music Commission formed to unify diocesan talents, resources
Group will promote ways for parish music ministers to collaborate By Emily Booker The Diocese of Knoxville Music Commission held its inaugural meeting on Sept. 16 at the Chancery. Music directors representing parishes and schools across the diocese gathered to discuss how they can share their resources and talents with …
Group exploring ways to re-establish Serra Club in Knoxville
Father Joe Reed celebrates Sacred Heart Cathedral Mass to mark diocesan-wide appeal for vocations By Emily Booker Are you answering God’s call in your life? Are you helping others answer their call? A group in Knoxville is working to create a culture that grows and nourishes vocations in the Diocese …
In a texting world, youth urged to have ‘subtext of love’
Nearly 200 high school students and adults attend the annual Youth Mass, where many receive honors for their service By Bill Brewer Diocese of Knoxville youth are getting schooled on how to get engaged. OK, not that kind of engaged. We’re talking about more one-on-one engagement with others and less …
A special grace … then and now
Cardinal Rigali leads Diocese of Knoxville faithful on a Fatima pilgrimage to mark 100th anniversary of Marian apparitions By Jim Wogan One hundred years ago this month, on Oct. 13, 1917, the Blessed Mother fulfilled a promise of her appearance and a miracle at what has now become a sacred …
He dwells among us: Where heaven and earth meet
May your heart’s temple truly be God’s cathedral, where his presence dwells By Bishop Richard F. Stika The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. –Luke 1:3 These words of the archangel Gabriel to the Blessed Virgin Mary at the annunciation …
Tennessee Knights earn prestigious Circle of Honor award
Recognition is among several honors state Knights of Columbus receive at annual Supreme Convention in St. Louis By Andy Telli The Tennessee Knights of Columbus were honored with several awards presented at the awards ceremony of this year’s Supreme Convention of the Knights of Columbus, held in St. Louis Aug. …
Notre Dame High School welcomes new faculty
Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga recently welcomed five new faculty members for the 2017-18 school year. Father Christopher Floersh will serve as chaplain while teaching theology, tae kwon do, and service learning. He will also coordinate Notre Dame’s community-service program. Father Floersh is newly ordained, having completed seminary at …
Good Shepherd marks 50th anniversary
Bishop Stika joins Msgr. Hofstetter, Fr. Waraksa, parishioners in celebrating milestone By Dan McWilliams The first Mass at the Church of the Good Shepherd took place Sept. 24, 1967, and the Newport parish celebrated the 50th anniversary of that liturgy on the exact date this fall. Bishop Richard F. Stika …
St. Mary-Johnson City has triple celebration
The parish burns its church mortgage, honors Monsignor Bill Gahagan, and receives a Leadership Roundtable award By Dan McWilliams St. Mary Parish in Johnson City held a triple celebration Aug. 22. The parish burned the mortgage on its church building, honored former pastor and now-Monsignor Bill Gahagan, and announced that …
All Saints Parish hosts diocese’s sixth Ministries Day
More than 200 participate in a day of workshops on the Catholic faith featuring ‘a great lineup of presenters and topics’ By Dan McWilliams The diocese held its sixth Ministries Day on Aug. 19 at All Saints Church in Knoxville, and more than 200 people took part in a morning …
Praying for perspective: It ain’t over til it’s over
Yogi Berra was right when it comes to sports…and life; it’s never too late to come back By George Valadie I’ve been a sports fan, more like a sports nut, I guess, from my youngest days, though I’m not entirely sure how or why. I know it’s not genetic because …
