Monsignor Robert Weiss of St. Rose of Lima Church had a ‘sacramental sense” of outreach RYE, N.Y.—The “sacramental sense” of a Catholic pastor’s outreach after the horrific violence that took place at a Connecticut elementary school “has brought the church to bear in the most intimate and powerful way,” said …
Peter and Paul Society to host men’s conference
The newly formed Peter and Paul Society is hosting “Guided on the Path by the Spirit,” a conference for men, from 9:30 a.m. to 3:15 p.m. on Saturday, Jan. 26, at All Saints Church in Knoxville. The topics covered will include male spirituality, faith-formation opportunities for men in the parish, …
World all a-Twitter as Pope joins social media
VATICAN CITY (CNS) — Pope Benedict XVI launched his very own Twitter account Dec. 12, sending a short inaugural message to more than 1 million followers. “Dear friends, I am pleased to get in touch with you through Twitter. Thank you for your generous response. I bless all of you …
Former NFL player named Knoxville Catholic’s head football coach
Knoxville Catholic High School has hired Steve Matthews, a former NFL player, as its new head football coach. Mr. Matthews was introduced to the team Dec. 21. “We are very excited to have Steve Matthews as our new coach,” said Knoxville Catholic principal Dickie Sompayrac. “Our search committee has been …
KCHS grad named to soccer All-America team
Knoxville Catholic High School graduate Tim Baker, now a freshman at Lee University, was recently named a High School All-American by the National Soccer Coaches Association of America. Mr. Baker was one of only 78 players nationally recognized. The midfielder was the Gatorade State Player of the Year in 2012 …
St. Mary in Athens celebrates Our Lady of Guadalupe
St. Mary Parish in Athens celebrated Our Lady of Guadalupe in both November and December. In November the parish received an image of Our Lady of Guadalupe as part of a Knights of Columbus initative that brought three such images to parishes around the country. The image was blessed by …
Celebrating the reason for the Advent season
It’s the season of Advent and activities are under way at churches and schools around the diocese. About 100 parishioners at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville gathered Dec. 5 on the cathedral’s front lawn for a program featuring Christmas carols, prayers and readings. And Christmas …
KCHS shortstop signs with Middle Tennessee State
Knoxville Catholic High School shortstop Aaron Aucker has signed to play with Middle Tennessee State University. “I really liked the coaching staff and really wanted to stay in-state and close to home,” Aaron told the Knoxville News Sentinel. As a junior with the Fighting Irish, Aaron batted .452 with a …
Christmas coming to Crazy Quilt Friendship Center
OAK RIDGE — Santa is on his way to Campbell County with the help of enterprising students at St. Mary School here and about 10 sport utility vehicles. St. Mary eighth-graders created angel trees for the school and St. Mary Church, complete with ornaments bearing the ages and gender of …
He dwells among us: Cartoon lessons
Advent is a time to draw closer to Him; He is our true peace, but also a sign of contradiction Gone now are the Bob Hope Christmas specials as well as other Christmas shows, including my most memorable one in 1977 when David Bowie joined in a song with none …
Diocesan seminarian Arthur Torres Barona a step closer to priesthood
JOHNSON CITY — Arthur Torres Barona is an important step closer to the priesthood following his ordination into the transitional diaconate Dec. 1 at St. Mary Church in Johnson City. Bishop Richard F. Stika welcomed the seminarian into the diaconate during an ordination Mass attended by priests and deacons from …
