Author to share his conversion story and offer insight on defending the Catholic faith From staff reports Best-selling author, intrepid world traveler, and Catholic convert Steven K. Ray never set foot in a Catholic Church until 1994. In March, Mr. Ray will share his story on how he eventually became …
Fairfield Glade Knights collect hundreds of items in ‘warm clothing’ drive
Recently, Council 16088 of the Knights of Columbus at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade conducted a drive to accumulate warm clothing for the Crab Orchard Care Center. Donations were gathered at St. Francis of Assisi Church before and after each of three Masses one weekend. Announcements of …
Students from Catholic high schools witness historic national March for Life
The Diocese of Knoxville was well represented at the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., with students from Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga and Knoxville Catholic High School taking part in the historic event. The students were witness to the first time a sitting president has attended the …
Diocese of Knoxville Lenten penance services scheduled
Here are the Lenten penance services around the diocese, received as of press time: Chattanooga Deanery 7 p.m., unless noted. March 9—St. Bridget, Dayton, 6:30 p.m.; St. Mary, Athens March 10—St. Jude, Chattanooga March 11—Holy Spirit, Soddy-Daisy March 15—St. Augustine, Signal Mountain, 5 p.m. March 16—St. Thérèse of Lisieux, Cleveland …
An offering pleasing to God
St. Gregory the Great: ‘The Mass will be a sacrifice for us to God, when we have made an offering of ourselves’ By Bishop Richard F. Stika O Lord, “let our sacrifice be in your presence today and find favor before you.” — Daniel 3:40 To those who say, “I …
Super Bowl prompts extraOrdinary wager between rival bishops
In addition to the best of professional football, a worldwide audience, and high-stakes competition, Super Bowl LIV was serving up surf or turf. At least in either the Diocese of Kansas City–St. Joseph or the Archdiocese of San Francisco. Both were betting confidently on their home teams. So when the …
Diocese of Knoxville reaches settlement in lawsuit
As an act of pastoral outreach and without admitting wrongdoing, the Diocese of Knoxville has agreed to a request by Mr. Michael Boyd for a financial settlement of the lawsuit he fi led against the diocese in July 2019. The diocese has throughout denied the validity of the claim. However, …
A long day in a surgical waiting room
Moments of boredom and moments of action—and worry— fill a morning and an afternoon By George Valadie Jan. 14, 2020, 9:30 a.m.—The premise for this column has been my belief that life throws occasional craziness at us, and often our response is even crazier. So rethinking our perspective—or praying for …
Funeral Mass celebrated for Sister Adrian Hofstetter, OP
Dominican Sister of Peace Adrian Marie Hofstetter, OP, died Jan. 9 at Sansbury Care Center in St. Catharine, Ky. She is survived by one brother, Monsignor Bob Hofstetter, pastor of Good Shepherd Church in Newport, and several nieces and nephews. Sister Adrian, 100, who was a Dominican for 76 years …
Judge Susano retiring from Tennessee Court of Appeals
After more than 25 years of service, Tennessee’s longest serving state appellate judge, Charles D. Susano Jr., has announced he will retire from the bench effective April 30. Judge Susano is a longtime parishioner of the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville. In a letter to …
Notre Dame boys bowling team knocks down state championship in Division II
The Notre Dame High School boys bowling team captured the Division II state championship Jan. 25 with an 18-9 win over Christian Brothers in the finals at Smyrna Bowling Center. The Fighting Irish held a 3,464-3,233 pin-fall advantage over the Memphis team, including a whopping 1,267-1,056 win in game three …
‘Humbled and blessed’
Father Steve Pawelk exits East Tennessee for new Glenmary assignment after building Catholic communities in Union, Grainger counties By Bill Brewer As Father Steve Pawelk packed his belongings, mementos, and memories from eight years of ministry in East Tennessee, the Glenmary Home Missioners priest couldn’t help but reflect on the …