The number of parishes dedicated to our Blessed Mother illustrates Diocese of Knoxville’s devotion Another month of May for which to give thanks to God. May, the month of Mary, is in our Northern Hemisphere a spring-time month during which Mother Nature seems to join with her beautiful flora to …
Sacred Heart School accepting resumés for vacant positions
Sacred Heart Cathedral School, a rapidly growing, AdvancEd accredited, preschool-through-eighth-grade, faith-based Catholic educational community of 700 students, is accepting resumés for the 2013-14 academic year for an assistant principal, middle school literature/English teacher, and instructional assistant. Applicants for assistant principal will report directly to, and support the principal and will …
Singer says Christ’s teachings vital to peace
VATICAN CITY—Visiting the Vatican to participate in the recent TEDx conference on religious freedom, Cuban singer Gloria Estefan said that the teachings of Jesus Christ are central to ensuring peace in the world. In an interview with CNA, Estefan said she believes it is important that “the basic teachings of …
Archbishop Kurtz among U.S. religious leaders signing MLK jail letter response
WASHINGTON—Fifty years ago, the Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. took a group of white Alabama clergymen to task for suggesting he find ways, other than demonstrations and protests, to seek racial equality. The civil rights leader did not mince words telling the group that included Protestant pastors, a rabbi and …
Catholic Charities’ ‘Kids Helping Kids’ Fun Walk attracts all ages
Diocese of Knoxville parishioners numbering between 2,000 and 3,000 took advantage of beautiful spring weather to participate in the 15th annual “Kids Helping Kids” Fun Walk held by Catholic Charities of East Tennessee. The event took place at Knoxville Catholic High School on April 21 and was held to raise …
KCHS students enthrone the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is more present and alive at Knoxville Catholic High School after students at the school led an Enthronement ceremony and Mass April 18 at All Saints Church. The Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus began with sophomore Morgan Briggs, who gave a presentation on …
Bishop Stika named to Catholic Athletes for Christ board
Bishop Richard F. Stika’s passion for Major League Baseball has led to a pastoral appointment with an athletic twist. Bishop Stika has been named to the Episcopal Advisory Board of Catholic Athletes for Christ, a national Catholic sports ministry serving sports and athletes at all levels. “Catholic Athletes for Christ …
St. Luke Guild schedules end of life care seminar, cancer discussion
Health care professionals in the Diocese of Knoxville looking for guidance in providing appropriate end of life care for patients can benefit from a seminar being given this month by the St. Luke Guild of East Tennessee. The seminar, called “Death and Dying: Principles of End of Life Care for …
Parishioners re-enact Passion of Christ at churches
The Passion of Christ came to life on Holy Thursday and Good Friday as actors re-enacted Jesus’ last hours leading to his crucifixion in dramatic portrayals at Holy Ghost and All Saints churches. As it occurs in many Spanish-speaking countries, re-enactment of the Passion, or Living Stations of the Cross, …
Father Kapuan to receive posthumous Medal of Honor
WICHITA, Kan. (CAN/EWTN News)—Servant of God Father Emil Kapaun will be awarded the Congressional Medal of Honor on April 11, prompting excitement from those who know of the U.S. Army chaplain’s heroic service in prison camps during the Korean War, where he died. “Like everybody else, I think it’s great …
Archbishop Kurtz taking part in 50th anniversary of MLK letter
WASHINGTON—Leaders of Christian denominations from around the United States will gather in Birmingham, Ala., April 14-15 to sign a response to Martin Luther King Jr.’s “Letter from Birmingham Jail” on the 50th anniversary of the letter. The April 14-15 event is sponsored by Christian Churches Together (CCT). Bernice King, a …
Pope Francis presents Diocese of Knoxville with blessing
One of new pontiff’s first acts is to sign papal document for Cardinal Rigali as gift to Bishop Stika and the diocesan faithful As Pope Francis establishes the 265th pontificate since St. Peter following his March 13 ascension from the College of Cardinals, where he served as Archbishop Jorge Mario …
