Celebrating life in all its ages, stages, and conditions

Tennessee Right to Life recognizes women who have overcome obstacles to live their very best lives By Bill Brewer Life, in all its ages, stages, and conditions was praised on Oct. 15 when some 350 pro-life supporters gathered for the Celebrate Life Banquet sponsored by the Knox County chapter of …

NDHS students take part in benefit bake sale

Some 20 young people volunteer for a two-day ‘bake off’ to help Catholic Charities of East Tennessee By Emily Booker If you were to walk the hallways of Notre Dame High School after school Nov. 5 and 6, you might have noted the sweet scent of baking cookies and jolly …

St. Faustina Association welcomes Bishop Stika

Chattanooga’s Vietnamese faith community growing, with goal of becoming a parish By Jim Wogan and Janice Fritz-Ryken Established just four months ago, the St. Faustina Public Association of the Faithful, founded by Bishop Richard F. Stika for the Vietnamese Catholic community in the Chattanooga area, appears to be flourishing. Bishop …

Boundaries established for four diocesan parishes

The Diocese of Knoxville has formally confirmed the boundaries for St. Michael the Archangel Parish in Erwin in Unicoi County, St. Christopher Parish in Jamestown in Fentress County, St. Albert the Great Parish in Knoxville, and St. Teresa of Kolkata Parish in Maynardville in Union County. After consulting with the …

Catholic Foundation of ET honors newest Society of St. Peter member

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 …

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 …