Christ is as present today in Diocese of Knoxville as he was in early days of the Church It was the mid ‘60s of the first century of the Christian era. Our first Holy Father was well into his fourth decade as Christ’s vicar on earth. The Church was well-established …
Marriage enrichment: Showing caregivers a little love
Valentine’s Day is a good time to let them know how we feel Valentine’s Day is the day typically set aside for couples to express their love for each other. Although it is a special day for couples, the greeting card industry celebrates all forms of loving relations. When my …
Obituaries
Funeral Mass held for Sister Julissa Duggan Sister Julissa Duggan, BVM, 95, died Nov. 28, at Marian Hall in Dubuque, Iowa. Burial was in Mount Carmel cemetery. In the Diocese of Knoxville, Sister Julissa taught elementary school at Our Lady of Perpetual Help in Chattanooga. She also taught elementary school …
Understanding the sacraments: Preparing for Lent
Looking at our campaign of Christian service as we anticipate the Easter celebration The opening prayer for Ash Wednesday describes Lent in striking military language—we are embarking on a “campaign of Christian service” in which “we take up battles against spiritual evils” and arm ourselves “with weapons of self-restraint.” A …
KCHS, Notre Dame students take part in national March for Life
The massive March for Life in Washington, D.C., is getting a boost from students across the Diocese of Knoxville. Bradford Bosarge, director of campus ministry at Knoxville Catholic High School, said 75 students and chaperones arrived in the nation’s capital on Jan. 21 to take part in the annual event. …
Lenten pilgrimage to EWTN, Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament planned
A Lenten pilgrimage to EWTN and the Shrine of the Most Blessed Sacrament is being planned for March 4–6. Those who join the pilgrimage will depart by bus on March 4 and travel to EWTN studios (ewtn.com/pilgrimage/about-us.asp) where Mass will be celebrated with the Friars, lunch will be served on …
Pro-life supporters guide March for Life down a new path
Knoxville-area pro-life supporters who have spent years walking down Kingston Pike from Calvary Baptist Church to a now-closed abortion clinic on Concord Street received new marching orders Jan. 25. Nearly 400 people accepted an invitation from the Knoxville chapter of Tennessee Right to Life to march from the Tennessee Amphitheater …
Blood drive planned for Capt. Jeff Stiles
The Knoxville Police Department is sponsoring a blood drive for Immaculate Conception parishioner Jeff Stiles, who is a captain with the KPD and is battling cancer. Capt. Stiles, who was diagnosed with multiple myeloma in May and continues his courageous fight to beat the disease, currently is undergoing daily treatment …
Knoxville Catholic High School student athletes named All-State
A number of Knoxville Catholic High School student athletes were named All-State following the fall sports seasons. Football, volleyball, and girls soccer All-State selections were made by the Tennessee Sports Writers Association. Making All-State in football for the Irish were senior quarterback Zac Jancek, senior linebacker Logan Lacey, senior defensive …
Celebrating the consecrated life
For the next year, the Catholic Church is recognizing those who lead lives as men and women religious Pope Francis proclaimed 2015 as the Year of Consecrated Life, and the Diocese of Knoxville’s newest delegate for consecrated life said the special designation is key for the diocese’s men and women …
He dwells among us: The journey to Bethlehem
‘The people who walked in darkness have seen a great light,’ and St. Joseph is our sure guide With the beginning of Advent, the Church marks the start of a new liturgical year, a full month before we celebrate the beginning of a new calendar year. And this seems fitting …
Tennesseans vote yes on 1 as constitutional amendment passes
East Tennessee Catholic faithful instrumental in passage of pro-life measure as state’s churches get out the vote In a constitutional battle watched closely by pro-life and pro-abortion groups around the country, Tennessee voters approved Amendment 1 on Election Day, Nov. 4, giving state legislators the ability to better regulate facilities …
