The Catholic Diocese of Knoxville marks its 25th anniversary Sunday, Sept. 8, which begins a yearlong celebration of the diocese’s silver jubilee. On Sept. 8, 1988, Catholics from across East Tennessee gathered at the Knoxville Convention Center to celebrate the birth of the world’s newest diocese. The Diocese of Knoxville …
East Tennessee Catholics praying, fasting for peace in Syria
Catholics across East Tennessee and around the country are encouraged to join a “Day of Fasting and Prayer for Peace in Syria, the Middle East and the World” on Saturday, Sept. 7, as the U.S. government considers its role in the ongoing struggle in Syria. Pope Francis has called on …
A valuable lesson in history at St. Dominic School
Fifth graders at Saint Dominic School in Kingsport are learning about Dr. Martin Luther King, Jr.’s speech 50 years ago. In Megan Arnold’s fifth-grade classroom students are writing down their dreams. It’s a class project coinciding with a famous date in history. “It’s MLK’s day, when he gave the ‘I …
USCCB leaders join pope’s call for day of fasting, prayer for peace
WASHINGTON (Catholic News Service) — Two leaders of the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops urged U.S. Catholics to take up Pope Francis’ call to fast and pray for peace in Syria, the Middle East and the world Sept. 7. Expressing anguish over the suffering of the Syrian people and echoing …
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Professing vows: At 40th anniversary, Alma Religious Sisters of Mercy expanding foundation
The Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma, Mich., are celebrating 40 years of foundation on Sept. 1. The Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma have taken an active role in the Diocese of Knoxville, working in many levels of the diocese including schools, Catholic Charities, and health care. On Sept. …
40-day vigil brings awareness to immigration reform
Parishioners across the Diocese of Knoxville are taking part in a 40-day vigil on immigration reform. The vigil, which is part of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Justice for Immigrants Campaign, began Aug. 15 and ends Sept. 23. The diocese is asking parishes, organizations and individuals to dedicate …
Notre Dame, Knoxville Catholic resume Irish Bowl with much fanfare
According to the United States Congress of Catholic Bishops, the New Evangelization proposed by Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI in this Year of Faith calls us to “to be evangelized and then go forth to evangelize.” Who knew a game of football could do that? On Aug. 23, the Fighting Irish …
Schools off to good start; Aug. 24-25 second collections for tuition assistance programs
The Diocese of Knoxville’s 10 schools are off to a successful start as the 2013-14 school year begins, and school leaders are hoping for a successful response to the church’s second collection for tuition support during Masses Aug. 24-25. Bishop Richard F. Stika celebrated the opening Mass on Thursday at …
Knox legal professionals unveil portrait of Archbishop Kurtz
Members of the legal profession who made contributions toward the cost of a portrait of Archbishop Joseph E. Kurtz met the artist Aug. 14 during a showing of the artwork. Brad Coriell painted a portrait of the archbishop that now hangs in the Blessed John Paul II Room at the …
Seminarians gather for annual retreat
Diocesan seminarians took part in their annual retreat Aug. 5-7 at Christ Prince of Peace Retreat Center in Benton. Eighteen of the diocese’s 23 seminarians were able to attend. “It’s an annual gathering, and really the main purpose is to bring the seminarians together for a couple of days of …
Planning the diocese’s first Eucharistic Congress
25th Jubilee Year begins with historic celebration Sept. 13-14 at Sevierville Convention Center A special birthday is just one reason to celebrate a Eucharistic Congress, as the Diocese of Knoxville will do Sept. 13-14. So as the diocese’s first Eucharistic Congress draws near, plans are being finalized for 5,000 faithful …
Parishioners to get East Tennessee Catholic Magazine
The Diocese of Knoxville’s monthly publication, The East Tennessee Catholic, will have a new look every other month beginning in September. Coinciding with the diocese’s 25th Jubilee Year, the longtime publication will appear in a bold, colorful magazine format six times a year. It will feature a mix of local …