25th Jubilee Year begins with historic celebration Sept. 13-14 at Sevierville Convention Center A special birthday is just one reason to celebrate a Eucharistic Congress, as the Diocese of Knoxville will do Sept. 13-14. So as the diocese’s first Eucharistic Congress draws near, plans are being finalized for 5,000 faithful …
Parishioners to get East Tennessee Catholic Magazine
The Diocese of Knoxville’s monthly publication, The East Tennessee Catholic, will have a new look every other month beginning in September. Coinciding with the diocese’s 25th Jubilee Year, the longtime publication will appear in a bold, colorful magazine format six times a year. It will feature a mix of local …
He dwells among us: Celebrating our Eucharistic Congress
An encounter with the risen Christ himself As I sit down to compose this column, I am within sight of our 25th Jubilee Anniversary as a diocese and our region’s first Eucharistic Congress. I must say, I am filled with great joy and anticipation as we approach these two important …
Continuing the work of Catholic Charities in East Tennessee
Sister Mary Christine Cremin directing area’s key social service agency as Father Ragan Schriver begins sabbatical Sister Mary Christine Cremin, RSM, is adjusting to her new duties as acting executive director of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, knowing she has large shoes to fill as Father Ragan Schriver begins a …
Chattanooga to be site of diocese’s next Sant’Egidio Community
Father Michael Cummins expanding group’s reach beyond ETSU and the Tri-Cities As Father Michael Cummins makes the transition from chaplain for campus ministry at East Tennessee State University to chaplain at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Catholic Student Center, he’s bringing a community with him that will be new to Chattanooga. …
New leaders set the stage at Notre Dame, Sacred Heart
As the Diocese of Knoxville’s 10 schools prepare for the 2013-14 academic year, Notre Dame and Sacred Heart will have new leadership for the first time in a decade or more. George Valadie returns to the Chattanooga high school he graduated from in 1971 and later served in teaching, coaching …
Diocesan faithful taking an active role in immigration issue
Diocese of Knoxville parishioners are planning additional activities to encourage members of Congress to adopt immigration reform legislation that the Senate passed in June. Lourdes Garza, director of the diocese’s Office of Hispanic Ministry, said more activities are planned once Congress returns from its summer break. In May, parishioners held …
Diocesan calendar
Immaculate Conception Church has been designated the first of 11 pilgrimage stops in the Smoky Mountain Deanery in observance of the 25th anniversary of the diocese. Bishop Richard F. Stika will preside at the 11:30 a.m. Mass at IC on Sunday, Oct. 6. The faithful attending the Masses will receive …
Parish notes: Chattanooga Deanery
Our Lady of Lourdes, South Pittsburg Parishioners of Our Lady of Lourdes recently received $400 for their participation in the national Knights of Columbus program “Food for Families” by donating more than 2,000 cans of food to the Marion County Community Ministries Food Bank during Lent. The $400 award was …
Chattanooga Deanery calendar
Knights of Columbus Council 610 is collecting items for its annual white-elephant yard sale, which is held in conjunction with the council’s Labor Day picnic. For pickup or drop-off information, contact Scott Louisell at 423-667-6936 or scottlouisell@gmail.com, or John Chrnalogar at 544-1562. Proceeds support the Knights’ charitable activities throughout the …
Parish notes: Five Rivers Deanery
Good Shepherd, Newport “Christmas in July” was the theme of the vacation Bible school program held at the Church of the Good Shepherd the week of July 7. Nineteen students had the opportunity to share their faith, make crafts, and sing. Nancy Soesbee, CCD director for the parish, directed the …
Parish notes: Cumberland Mountain Deanery
All Saints, Knoxville The parish is sponsoring a new caregiver support group under the direction of Tony and Lynn Venafro. The group is designed to assist family members with coping with the stress of caregiving and to enhance their ability to embrace the challenges of the task. Call Mr. or …
