St. Mary-Oak Ridge honors the internationally known venture capitalist and author at a school assembly By Dan McWilliams What a difference a sister can make in the life of one of her students. Before he became the internationally known venture capitalist, artificial-intelligence expert, and bestselling author that he is today, …
Notre Dame High School announces Laura Swenson as its new academic dean
Notre Dame High School president George Valadie has named Laura M. Swenson as the school’s new dean of academic affairs effective July 1. “You don’t have to spend very much time with Laura before you’re caught up in her enthusiasm for young people, her fellow teachers, and the idea of …
That look and smell
Neophytes are sent forth with a fresh perspective to share their newfound faith with the masses By Bill Brewer “Do you all smell?” And with that risky query that begs a certain amount of self-awareness among those being questioned, Bishop Richard F. Stika sent the Diocese of Knoxville’s newest members …
Thoughts and Prayers for the Faithful : Is it important to me that my children be Catholic?
Parents should ‘make it known’ to children ‘in word and deed that our faith is the most important part of our life’ By Bob Hunt June is the month for graduations and weddings, so it’s a natural time for parents to reflect with pride on their children’s accomplishments. It’s a …
Sacred heart
Exposition of relic of St. Jean Vianney, patron saint of priests, draws faithful from across Diocese of Knoxville By Bill Brewer St. Jean Vianney is just what the faithful ordered. Well, it was actually the Knights of Columbus and Bishop Richard F. Stika who arranged for the incorrupt heart of …
He dwells among us: Intoxicating joy
What a different world it would be if Catholics lived with the joy of the new wine By Bishop Richard F. Stika They have had too much new wine. — Acts 2:13 The mocking reaction of some toward the Apostles following the descent of the Holy Spirit on Pentecost speaks …
Br. Silas Henderson, SDS, named executive director of Tucson-based Jordan Ministry Team
Brother Silas Henderson, a member of the Society of the Divine Savior (the “Salvatorians”) was named April 8 the executive director of the Jordan Ministry Team, a collaborative initiative of the Salvatorian Family of priests, brothers, sisters, and lay members. The Jordan Ministry Team was established by the Salvatorians to …
Human Life Protection Act becomes state law after much debate
Gov. Bill Lee on May 10 signed the Human Life Protection Act into law, which poises the state to immediately restore protective pro-life statutes in the event the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision making abortion legal in every state is reversed. The new law marks a shift in pro-life …
Bishop Stika ordains priests for Glenmary Home Missioners
Father Aketch, Father Toboso will serve in dioceses of Knoxville and Nashville for the Cincinnati-based religious order By John Stegeman Bishop Richard F. Stika added two men to the ranks of the holy priesthood on April 27, priests whose first assignments for the Glenmary Home Missioners will be in …
Glenmary Home Missioners elect new leadership team
Father Dan Dorsey, 68, was elected president of Glenmary Home Missioners during the society’s Chapter of Elections May 6-10 at St. Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, Ind. Glenmary’s president leads a three-person executive council consisting of himself and two vice presidents. Elected to serve with Father Dorsey were Father Aaron …
Knights Cup features lacrosse action aplenty
By Dan McWilliams There was no shortage of lacrosse action in late April at Knoxville Catholic High School’s Blaine Stadium, and proceeds benefited Catholic Charities of East Tennessee. “The expanded three-day Knights Cup Lacrosse Tournament, held April 25-27 at KCHS, was clearly the most successful of the 16 athletic events …
Notre Dame High names Dusty Gunn as its new director of athletic affairs
Notre Dame High School president George Valadie has named Dusty M. Gunn as the school’s new director of athletic affairs effective July 1. “We were blessed to have had a remarkable list of exceptional and really qualified applicants for this position,” Mr. Valadie said, “but we believe Mr. Gunn is …