Dr. Dan Kennedy receives blessed icon for service By Jim Wogan Dr. Dan Kennedy, a longtime educator and a 25-year member of the Catholic Foundation of East Tennessee, was recognized as the newest member of the Society of St. Peter during the foundation’s 2019 annual dinner on Nov. 3 in …
Paraclete book, gift store under new management
Knoxville native Sara Lauer to lead East Tennessee’s only Catholic Church retail outlet From staff reports The Diocese of Knoxville and the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus have announced that the Paraclete Catholic Books and Gifts store is now under new management. Sara Lauer, a Knoxville native …
Funeral Mass celebrated for Lorraine McWilliams, longtime Holy Ghost member, lay leader
A funeral Mass was celebrated Nov. 21 at Holy Ghost Church for Mary Lorraine McWilliams, a 40-year member of Holy Ghost who was a volunteer leader for a number of church programs. Bishop Richard F. Stika was the Mass celebrant, with Father Bill McNeeley, Father Doug Owens, and Father Peter …
Funeral Mass celebrated for Marilyn Q. Jacobson, longtime educator, school board member
A funeral Mass was celebrated Nov. 15 for Marilyn Q. Jacobson, a founding member and lay leader of St. John XXIII University Parish and Catholic Center, who died Nov. 4. Father Eric Andrews, CSP, president of the Paulist Fathers, was the Mass celebrant, with Father Bob O’Donnell, CSP, concelebrating. Mrs. …
Knoxville Catholic girl wins state cross country title; KCHS, NDHS runners shine
There was little suspense in the TSSAA Division II, Class AA girls cross country state-championship meet Nov.2 at the Percy Warner Park Steeplechase Course in Nashville. Knoxville Catholic High School senior Callie Tucker won the state title on the 5K course in 18 minutes, 56.00 seconds, and by a margin …
KCHS’s Bryn Tucker selected to play in Under Armour All-America Game
By Dan McWilliams Knoxville Catholic High School offensive lineman Bryn Tucker has been selected as one of more than 90 players nationwide to participate in the Under Armour All-America Game, set for 6 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 2, in Orlando, Fla. “Bryn has been a great representative of Knoxville Catholic High …
Patty Johnson receives NCCW award
The National Council of Catholic Women (NCCW) announced that the 2019 Our Lady of Good Counsel (OLGC) Award winner is Patty Johnson. The award was presented Oct. 6 at her home parish of St. Francis of Assisi in Fairfield Glade following Mass. The Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (KDCCW) …
St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic marks anniversary, honors volunteers
By Dan McWilliams The St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic marked its sixth anniversary Nov. 4 at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Lenoir City with its fifth Volunteer Appreciation Luncheon. The day began with Mass celebrated by Monsignor Pat Garrity, assisted by Deacon Gil Campos, who is one of the mobile …
CCETN luncheon benefits children’s shelter
University of Tennessee athletics director Phillip Fulmer keynotes the 365 Days of Hope event By Emily Booker Teamwork, community, and children’s safety were on the minds of everyone attending Catholic Charities of East Tennessee’s 365 Days of Hope Luncheon on Nov. 24 at The Press Room in Knoxville. The annual …
Goal of becoming a ‘good’ person falls short of sainthood
God became man so that men might become gods, which goes far beyond just doing the right thing By Sister Anna Marie McGuan, RSM One objection to Christianity (and it seems religion in general) is the statement: “I don’t need religion to be a good person.” The implication in such …
Are miracles the key to sainthood?
The human factor can go a long way toward determining who’s included in the book By George Valadie Perhaps this would have been a better topic for November’s issue, but I ask you to think back to your favorite saint. The one you most admire from having read that book. …
The season of reflection
Advent, Christmas are the times of the year to think about the presence of Christ among us, especially in the Eucharist By Bob Hunt Advent and Christmas seasons are times for reflecting on the presence of Christ among us. During Advent, we prepare for the solemnity of the Incarnation by …