Dr. Patrick “Jerry” Carney of Knoxville entered eternal life on Aug. 28. Dr. Carney was born on May 30, 1936, in Wichita, Kan., to Mary Frances and Michael Carney. He served as professor and department head at the University of Tennessee Department of Audiology and Speech Pathology from 1986-2003. He …
Eileen Hartley
Eileen O’Connor Hartley, who was born on Feb. 14, 1945, as the daughter of John J. O’Connor and Doris R. O’Connor, died of Alzheimer’s disease on Aug. 28. This cruel disease took from us someone who loved to read, played the piano wonderfully, and who remembered everything. Mrs. Hartley is …
‘Fanning the Flame’ of the Eucharistic Congress
St. Jude in Chattanooga hosts a three-weekend revival to celebrate the teachings of the Indy event In organizing the Fanning the Flame Eucharistic Revival that took place over three weekends last month at St. Jude Church in Chattanooga, no one at the time realized how appropriate the Gospel reading for …
Where are we going?
We are part of this great living chain of God’s holy ones in East Tennessee By Bishop Mark Beckman When I was a child and we would see my father heading to the door, we would often ask, “Where are you going?” And sometimes with a smile he would answer, …
James F. Kelly
James Francis Kelly, age 84, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Aug. 4. Mr. Kelly was born in Niagara Falls, N.Y., to Abigail Keneally and James F. Kelly Sr. In his early years, Mr. Kelly was skilled at horseback riding and worked at a stable in …
Archie J. Riikola
Archie James Riikola, age 85, of Oak Ridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Aug. 13. Mr. Riikola was born in Glasgow, Mont., on June 4, 1940, to Archie W. and Katherine Riikola. His family moved to Oak Ridge in 1943 as part of the Manhattan Project, where he …
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A joyous celebration of community
Polish Heritage Festival attracts hundreds for faith, fun, food By Maggie Parsons More than 800 people around the diocese were excited to experience a taste of Polish culture on Aug. 2 while attending the second annual Polish Heritage Festival. Prior to the festival, members of the Polish community and those …
Hope in action
The Pope Francis Charitable Trust Fund is changing lives in East Tennessee By The St. John Neumann Parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference In a world where many people face sudden hardship and quiet despair, in addition to the generous support from our parishioners, the support of the Pope Francis …
Julia Schriver remembered for devotion to her faith, support for KCHS, Vols
Funeral Mass held at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus The East Tennessee Catholic The Diocese of Knoxville is mourning the death of Julia Driscoll Schriver, a beloved, faithful parishioner of the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus who passed away peacefully at her Knoxville …
Virginia M. Brimer
Virginia M. Brimer, born in Memphis on Jan. 29, 1937, passed away peacefully on Aug. 6 at the age of 88. A 1956 graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School, Mrs. Brimer began nurses training at St. Mary’s Hospital in Knoxville with aspirations of becoming a nurse. Fate had other plans …
Marie Carmella Denton
Marie Carmella Denton, 90, died peacefully on Aug. 30 at Sacred Ground Hospice House in Knoxville. Mrs. Denton was born on Dec. 6, 1934, in Niagara Falls, N.Y. She spent a large part of her early career in Chattanooga, and as a single mother, she worked her way up from …
What the Church teaches on organ donation
This columnist is in need of a kidney transplant and asks for prayers from his readers By Deacon Bob Hunt This is going to be a more personal column. People have been asking about my health. I am in need of a kidney transplant. People who love me have been …