Kingsport church called a ‘shining star’ as Bishop Stika, priests mark occasion with congratulations and gratitude By Dan McWilliams St. Dominic Parish in Kingsport celebrated its 75th anniversary Aug. 14 as members filled the church for a Mass with Bishop Richard F. Stika. Bishop Stika celebrated the Mass with concelebrants …
He dwells among us: Deliver us from evil
The Church, as guardian of the truth, help us discern between good and evil By Bishop Richard F. Stika “Begone, Satan!” These were the last words spoken by the French priest Father Jacques Hamel as two ISIS terrorists attacked him while he celebrated Mass in his parish church in July. …
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Sisters of Mercy celebrate 150 years of faithful service
Religious order first began serving Tennessee in 1866, East Tennessee in 1896 providing education, health care By Dan McWilliams Whether it’s through educating young people, ministering in parishes, or simply praying with a hospital patient, the Sisters of Mercy have a long and deep legacy in East Tennessee. The Sisters …
Praying for perspective: Do you say the Our Father or really pray it?
By George Valadie It was a Sunday morning not all that long ago, though I can’t recall which one. I remember it because of the Gospel that day, you know the one where Our Lord taught his apostles how to pray using the words that we now know as the Lord’s …
All Saints group takes part in Catholic Heart Workscamp
Youths and adults from All Saints Parish in Knoxville participated in a Catholic Heart Workcamp in Ashland, Mt., July 11-16. The 34 campers joined 330 others from 14 parishes from nine different states for a week of service and ministry. Participants completed community service projects on the Northern Cheyenne Reservation …
East Tennessee missionaries join FOCUS ministry’s campus outreach
The Fellowship of Catholic University Students, a national organization of Catholic missionaries that evangelizes to students on college campuses across the country, has again reached into the Diocese of Knoxville for assistance. Megan Ferowich, a Knoxville Catholic High School graduate who just completed studies at the University of Notre Dame, …
The tradition of sacred music: ‘Holy, beautiful, and universal’
By Dan McWilliams A “treasure of inestimable value” is found in some East Tennessee Catholic parishes that carry on the sacred music tradition of the Church. Gregorian chant and polyphony, or multiple-part vocal music in which each part is an independent melody, can be heard during Mass at the Basilica of …
‘Jesus, I trust in you’
Cathedral construction reaches its halfway point as Bishop Stika inscribes his motto in dome of our new mother church By Bill Brewer “Jesus, I trust in you.” These world were never more appropriate than when Bishop Richard F. Stika strapped on a safety harness, climbed into a mechanical boom lift, …
Vatican names Bishop Holley to lead Diocese of Memphis as Bishop Steib retires
By Jim Wogan The Bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville is already reaching across the state of Tennessee to welcome the new leader of the Catholic Church in Memphis. “I look forward to working with him on issues that affect our province and our state,” Bishop Richard F. Stika said …
Discernment for new diaconate class beginning
The Diocese of Knoxville is inviting men interested in learning more about becoming a deacon for the Catholic Church to begin a period of discernment that will lead to a new class being formed in September 2017. “The purpose of discernment is to separate ambition from vocation. That’s the best …
Once upon a time: Your pastor needs you
By Monsignor Xavier Mankel There was a time when things shut down for the summer, especially for school folks — but not anymore. Now, most of us run, run, run all the time, taking a few days for vacation when we can work it in. Plenty goes on year-round, so …
He dwells among us: Saints and prophets
The Church does not offer political solutions but must always be the voice of God’s truth By Bishop Richard F. Stika “Woe to me if I do not preach the Gospel.” (1 Cor 9:16) The words of St. Paul challenge all of us, particularly clergy, to always speak the truth …