More than 200 people take part in daylong conference that provides information for parish programs More than 200 parishioners from around the Diocese of Knoxville took part Oct. 18 in Ministries Day, a daylong event where diocesan ministry leaders gather with fellow Catholics from the various churches to share ideas …
Bishop Stika celebrates the saints with students at St. Joseph School
Bishop Richard F. Stika took the opportunity to discuss one of his favorite subjects — saints — with a school full of eager students during a visit to St. Joseph School on Nov. 3. Bishop Stika celebrated Mass at the North Knoxville school on the first school day after All …
Pope Francis to visit Philadelphia for World Meeting of Families
VATICAN CITY — Pope Francis said he would attend the World Meeting of Families in Philadelphia in September, making it the first confirmed stop on what is expected to be a more extensive papal visit to North America. The pope made the announcement Nov. 17 in a speech opening an …
St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic moves into permanent facility
Mobile medical vehicle will be stored, maintained at storage site on campus of Church of Divine Mercy The St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic now has a permanent residence – a 40-by-60-foot warehouse that can house the mobile clinic when it isn’t on the road delivering free medical care to those in …
St. John XXIII parish to hold Christmas Mass for those grieving
A special Christmas Mass for those who are alone, sad, or grieving will again be said on Dec. 24 at St. John XXIII Parish and University Center on the University of Tennessee campus. The 8 p.m. Blue Christmas Mass will be a liturgy of hope for those experiencing pain and …
Funeral Mass held for Father Dorn
Mass of Christian Burial for Father Jerry Dorn, GHM, was celebrated Nov. 14 at St. Matthias Church in Cincinnati. Father Dorn, a Glenmary Home Missioner, died at his home in Kingsport. He was 70. During his long career in ministry, he served in a wide range of roles — from …
Diocesan calendar
Cardinal Justin Rigali will lead the annual Rosary for Life at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, in front of the Planned Parenthood Clinic located at 710 N. Cherry St. in Knoxville. For more information, call Paul Simoneau at 865-584-3307. Chattanoogans for Life and the diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry …
Chattanooga Deanery calendar
The Channel of Peace Secular Franciscan Order at Holy Spirit Church in Soddy-Daisy is hosting a “Greccio Christmas at Holy Spirit” at 3 p.m. Sunday, Dec. 14. The group will reenact the first Christmas manger scene in the spirit of St. Francis of Assisi, credited with starting the popular tradition …
Parish notes: Chattanooga Deanery
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Chattanooga The Family Promise Interfaith Homeless Network needs volunteers to host families the week of Dec. 28, 2014, to Jan. 4, 2015. Call Lisa Kosky at 423-877-5982 to register, or sign up on the poster in Holy Family Hall. St. Augustine, Signal Mountain The annual …
Cumberland Mountain Deanery calendar
The Frassati Fellowship for Young Adults for those age 18-39 meets at the Chancery in Knoxville at 7 p.m. Thursdays. For more information, call Elijah Martin at 828-606-2961. The Knoxville Comprehensive Breast Center Mobile Mammography Unit will be at St. John Neumann Church on Tuesday, Jan. 13. For details, call …
Parish notes: Cumberland Mountain Deanery
All Saints, Knoxville Members of All Saints Parish are scheduled to volunteer at Second Harvest Food Bank from 9 a.m. to noon Saturday, Dec. 13. Each hour worked is credited as $1 to the Ladies of Charity food bill. Parishioners ages 10 and older are welcome to assist. For details, …
St. Mary student advances in Punt, Pass & Kick
Anne Marie Carter, an eighth-grader at St. Mary School in Oak Ridge, has advanced to the team championship level for the NFL’s Punt, Pass & Kick Competition. Anne’s journey began in her PE class the week of Sept. 22 as she won for 12-13-year old girls. As a school champion, …
