As part of the St. Jude Parish Christmas service project and in conjunction with the Parish Twinning Program of America, students at St. Jude School in Chattanooga raised money for sister parishes in Gros-Morne, Haiti. Kindergarten parents sponsored their children in a special homework project to do extra chores at …
Cardinal says 40 years of legalized abortion has demoralized U.S. society
VATICAN CITY (CNS)—Forty years of legalized abortion have profoundly demoralized American society, not only weakening respect for human life but undermining marriage, parenthood and individuals’ sense of duty to others, said U.S. Cardinal J. Francis Stafford. The cardinal, a former archbishop of Denver and former head of two Vatican offices, …
Funeral Mass held for Brother James Darby, member of the Alexian Brothers
Brother James Carroll Darby, 91, a life-professed member of the Congregation of Alexian Brothers for 59 years, died Tuesday, Jan. 8, in the Alexian Brothers Health & Rehabilitation Center, Signal Mountain. Brother James had lived in the Alexian Brothers communities in Wisconsin, Illinois, and Tennessee. He was born June 13, …
Father Gahagan takes medical leave of absence
Bishop Richard F. Stika has announced that Father Bill Gahagan, pastor of St. Joseph Church in Norris, is taking a medical leave of absence. “Effective Jan. 1, 2013, Father Bill Gahagan has, at his request, begun a six-month medical leave of absence. Father Gahagan will continue to celebrate daily and …
Notre Dame alumna chosen for artists show in Nashville
Notre Dame High School alumna Brooke Craig (’12) was one of two teens chosen statewide for the Young Artists show at Frist Center in Nashville. Miss Craig’s digital print, “Stolen Angel,” currently is on display through April 21. Miss Craig is a freshman at the University of Tennessee at Chattanooga.
NDHS swimmer makes school history
Niamh Cahill made Notre Dame High School history at a recent swim meet in Cleveland. Niamh became the only freshman ever to qualify for the Tennessee state championships in all eight events in a single season.
St. Mary-Oak Ridge volleyball teams end successful seasons
The junior varsity and varsity volleyball teams at St. Mary School in Oak Ridge recently competed in the Knoxville Independent School League end-of-season tournaments held at the Episcopal School of Knoxville and Grace Christian Academy. The JV and varsity teams earned third and second places in the tournament, respectively, and …
Catholic Charities planning to conduct two spring Rachel’s Vineyard programs
Rachel’s Vineyard, a Catholic Charities of East Tennessee healing and recovery program for women who are experiencing emotional or spiritual difficulties from a past abortion, is conducting a 10-week program for those unable to attend a weekend retreat. The program will be held on Tuesdays 5-8 p.m. from Feb. 19-April …
Former priest William Casey laicized
Bishop Richard F. Stika has announced that former priest William Casey has been dismissed from the priesthood by Pope Benedict XVI. Mr. Casey was convicted in July 2011 of first-degree criminal sexual conduct and aggravated rape and is serving a prison sentence. In an announcement to priests and deacons in …
Living the readings: From strength to strength
God creates us and renews us in power For some reason many people fear the number 13. Those folks are facing a serious problem this year as we navigate the uncharted waters of the 13th year of the 21st century. One of the first problems it presents to the Christian …
Stewardship in love and marriage
February is an appropriate time to enhance the beauty, faith, sacrifice, and joy of marital relationships The January edition of The East Tennessee Catholic contained an insert describing the purpose and focus of the 2013 Bishop’s Appeal Campaign. The title of the campaign is “Love Never Fails,” and the idea …
Understanding the sacraments: The Eucharist–a mystagogical catechesis
Through the source and summit of Christian life, we enter into the mystery in every aspect of our lives According to Blessed John Paul II, a mystagogical catechesis of the liturgy helps the faithful to do three things: “to understand the meaning of the liturgy’s words and actions, to pass …