Bishop Stika ordains 41st priest and transitional deacons in June for Diocese of Knoxville Father Christopher Manning called it a “very humbling experience” as he became the 41st priest ordained for service in the Diocese of Knoxville on June 1. Father Manning’s Mass, the sixth priestly ordination for Bishop Richard …
He dwells among us: Truth and freedom
The liberty we celebrate also is a summons to protect and defend ‘self-evident truths’ Freedom isn’t free. We are particularly reminded of this during our solemn observance of Memorial Day as well as with Independence and Veterans days. For it is all too easy to take for granted our freedoms …
Fairfield Glade parish spreads Word in NYC via music
St. Francis of Assisi choir members anchor Festival Chorale of Cumberland County, perform at Carnegie Hall Voices from the mountains of East Tennessee have been filling New York’s Carnegie Hall, and the experience is divine inspiration for the director of music and liturgy at St. Francis of Assisi Church in …
Understanding the Eucharistic Congress as historic event nears
More than 5,000 people expected to attend Diocese of Knoxville’s September jubilee anniversary kickoff By Deacon Sean Smith Eucharistic Congress is a gathering of Catholic clergy, religious, and laity to bear witness to the real presence of Jesus in the Eucharist. Congresses bring people together from a wide area, and …
North American Forum brings faithful together one last time
St. Thomas the Apostle Parish hosted three-day conference The Diocese of Knoxville was the site of the North American Forum on the Catechumenate’s last Beginnings Institute before the Forum dissolves. The diocese co-sponsored a three-day conference with the North American Forum June 13-15 at St. Thomas the Apostle Parish in …
Supreme Court strikes down Defense of Marriage Act
U.S. bishops: Justices’ rulings on same-sex marriage are ‘tragic day for marriage in our country’ WASHINGTON—The federal Defense of Marriage Act, or DOMA, defining marriage as between one man and one woman, is unconstitutional under the Equal Protection Clause, the Supreme Court ruled June 26 in a 5-4 opinion. In …
Four seminarians ordained deacons at Cathedral Mass
Colin Blatchford, Tony Budnick, Julian Cardona, Adam Kane enter transitional diaconate Calling it “a great and historic day for the Diocese of Knoxville,” Bishop Richard F. Stika ordained four men to the transitional diaconate June 22 at Sacred Heart Cathedral. Colin Blatchford, Tony Budnick, Julian Cardona, and Adam Kane all …
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Openings are available in a spiritual-direction group led by Dr. Barbara Haning, an experienced group facilitator and spiritual director. Participants will focus on discerning and articulating God’s presence in their daily lives. The group meets monthly and is intended for those willing to meet the expectations and commitments involved in …
Parish notes: Chattanooga Deanery
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Chattanooga Catholic Charities of Chattanooga thanked parishes around the area for supporting their annual dinner. Over $55,000 was raised to support the various ministries sponsored by the charity. The parish was thanked for its $4,105 contribution to Oklahoma tornado relief. St. Augustine, Signal Mountain The …
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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 …
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St. John Neumann Parish in Farragut is having an ice cream social at 5:30 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at the church pavilion. Both ice cream and watermelon will be served. The school playground will be open, and outdoor games are also planned for all ages. Volunteers are needed for before, during, …
Offutts celebrating 50th anniversary July 6
David Allen and Laetitia Annette Offutt of St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade will celebrate their 50th wedding anniversary July 6. They were married at the Newman Chapel in Berkeley, Calif. The late Father Edward V. Warren, SJ, who was the uncle of the bride, officiated at the …
