Bishop Stika elevates Blessed Teresa of Calcutta from mission during special Mass at Maynardville church The Diocese of Knoxville is now 48 parishes strong after Bishop Richard F. Stika elevated Blessed Teresa of Calcutta Catholic Mission in Maynardville during a special Mass on Sept. 5. It has been a swift, …
A mother’s gift gives rise to Marian chapel at All Saints Church
Bishop Stika blesses re-created side chapel made possible by Mrs. Siminerio’s gift The gift of a mother is finally realized in the gift of the Mother. Before her death, Elizabeth Siminerio approached Father Michael Woods with a considerable donation for All Saints Church in Knoxville. “For some five years before …
Matthew Kelly speaks to a packed house at All Saints Church
Internationally known motivational speaker discusses the need for engagement in the workplace, in church Internationally known motivational speaker and author Matthew Kelly brought his “Living Every Day with Passion & Purpose” message to 900 people who filled All Saints Church on Sept. 19. Mr. Kelly spoke in three sessions, with …
Spotlight on the Home Campaign: Questions parishioners have
In each issue of The East Tennessee Catholic, hot topics relating to the Home campaign will be covered. Since the launch of the campaign in September, parishioners throughout the Diocese of Knoxville have been submitting good questions about the campaign. Two of the most common questions being asked are: How …
Catholic Extension offering gift annuities to benefit diocese
By Deanene Catani A charitable gift annuity to benefit parishes, schools, Catholic Charities or the Diocese of Knoxville is a generous expression of support for God’s work in East Tennessee via a sound investment program, according to a new program being introduced in the diocese. Catholic Gift Annuities, provided in …
Putting faith into practice is St. Luke Guild conference theme
The St. Luke Guild of East Tennessee and the Diocese of Knoxville’s Office of Health Services sponsored a conference for medical professionals on Sept. 20 that dealt with putting faith into practice as it relates to medical science. Dr. John M. Haas, president of the National Catholic Bioethics Center, delivered …
Weekday readings for October 2014
Wednesday, Oct. 1: Memorial, St. Thérèse of the Child Jesus, virgin, doctor of the Church, Job 9:1-12, 14-16; Psalm 88:10-15; Luke 9:57-62 Thursday, Oct. 2: Memorial, the Holy Guardian Angels, Job 19:21-27; Psalm 27:7-9, 13-14; Matthew 18:1-5,10 Friday, Oct. 3: Job 38:1, 12-21 and 40:3-5; Psalm 139:1-3, 7-10, 13-14; Luke …
Living the readings: The colors are changing
Christ wants us to be radiant in faith, hope, and love In our part of the country, the leaves change into a myriad of autumn colors. There are oranges and reds and browns blown by the capricious wind over the green grass opening groves up to the blue sky resulting …
Once upon a time: The warm, friendly confines of home
Campaign to build up Church in East Tennessee promises to be a blessing to all of us As a child I suffered from asthma — so much so that I sometimes had to sleep in a chair in an upright position for days, weeks, or months at a time. If …
Marriage enrichment: Focus on the family
Synod of Bishops preparing to deal with a world of challenges facing family life Families come in all shapes and sizes and every one of them has its own particular set of challenges. Luckily for us, Pope Francis understands the challenges of family life and has decided to see how …
Catholic Charities Parent Place finds new home at Helen Ross McNabb
Parent Place, a service of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, has found a new home at the Helen Ross McNabb Center. Effective Oct. 1, the Helen Ross McNabb Center added Parent Place to its continuum of care. Parent Place provides supervised visitation for children and their non-custodial parents, grandparents or …
Understanding the sacraments: Nurturing family devotions
Synod on the Family to address Church concerns, including safeguarding and promoting forms of popular piety On Oct. 5 the third Extraordinary General Assembly of the Synod of Bishops begins its work on the “pastoral challenges to the family in the context of evangelization.” In preparation for the synod, the …