Ninety-one years young John Stramiello is among 65 from across the diocese confirmed at the annual liturgy By Bill Brewer John Stramiello had compelling reasons for missing his confirmation: the Great Depression and World War II. At a time when most Catholic youth were studying their catechesis in preparation for …
Calendar fundraiser to aid tuition assistance
Participating schools, parishes to benefit when sales begin in September; cash prizes included By Bill Brewer Would you support Catholic education for 10 cents a day? The answer to that question is key to the success of a new fundraising program Diocese of Knoxville schools are launching in September to …
Catholic Charities of ET appoints chief operating officer
By Jim Wogan Lisa Healy, a former top executive with Sysco Corp., has been named chief operating officer for Catholic Charities of East Tennessee. Sister Mary Christine Cremin, RSM, executive director of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, made the announcement on July 10. “I am delighted to have Lisa join …
Fr. Mike Johnston appointed Diocese of Nashville administrator
Former OLPH pastor, Notre Dame teacher, Knoxville Catholic High School principal to prepare diocese for new bishop By Theresa Laurence Tennessee Register Father Mike Johnston will be looking to answer one big question while he serves as administrator of the Diocese of Nashville: “What can we do together to prepare …
Natural Family Planning: a decision made without regrets
A couple looks back on its choice to learn NFP more than two years ago and finds that ‘it’s clear that we have been blessed’ by Tim Walker I recently came across the Natural Family Planning (NFP) pamphlet we received from the Couple to Couple League during our marriage preparation …
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Living the readings: Things are not what they seem
What did Jesus want to accomplish during his public ministry? By Father Joseph Brando You may have noticed that this column has been adjusting to the publishing schedule of The East Tennessee Catholic. Over the long haul this column has developed from a bi-weekly format to a monthly, and now …
Fr. Owens named vicar general, moderator of the curia
Pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish succeeds founding vicar general Msgr. Xavier Mankel By Bill Brewer Bishop Richard F. Stika has appointed Father Doug Owens, pastor of St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in Lenoir City, as the Diocese of Knoxville’s newest vicar general and moderator of the curia. Father …
He dwells among us: Saints don’t run away
They keep their eyes on Jesus, learning to see His eyes in those of our brothers and sisters By Bishop Richard F. Stika “Therefore, since we are surrounded by so great a cloud of witnesses, let us rid ourselves of every burden and sin that clings to us and persevere …
Cardinal Dziwisz to attend Cathedral dedication
Longtime Vatican official and secretary to St. John Paul II to be among dignitaries at special Mass By Jim Wogan A participant and witness to some of the most dramatic moments in the history of the Catholic Church in the 20th century is coming to the Diocese of Knoxville, both …
Rep. Fleischmann: ‘Don’t let the bad guys win’
Congressman who was in the crosshairs of ballpark shooter vows to protect sanctity of life, upend culture of death By Bill Brewer Congressmen Chuck Fleischmann and Steve Scalise thought there was no safer place in the country than a neighborhood ballfield where friends, colleagues, and even political foes could get …
Marriage Enrichment: Is your marriage an evangelization tool?
Couples can model the qualities of positive marriages to the outside world by serving as mentors to others by Marian Christiana Have you ever considered your marriage to be an evangelization tool? I have to admit that until I started working for the Office of Marriage Preparation and Enrichment the …
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St. Mary, St. Augustine share Haiti mission trip experience
On June 10, St. Mary Parish in Johnson City sent 33 youth, parents, parishioners, and their pastor, Father Peter Iorio, on the church’s first mission trip to Haiti. Of the travelers, only Father Iorio, St. Mary pastor, had ever been to Petite Riviere de Nippes, a small fishing village in …