Joseph Billington Kirk Sr., better known as Pop Pop, lived from March 7, 1940, to Nov. 16, when he died on a Sunday morning at the same time he normally would have been celebrating the Holy Eucharist at the Lord’s table. Mr. Kirk is preceded in death by his parents, …
Holding on to, letting go of holiday visions
We all crave our Christmas traditions, even when they have to evolve By George Valadie “… while visions of sugarplums danced in their heads …” I’m 72 years old and still don’t have a clue about sugarplums. Wouldn’t know one if I saw one. Never ate one either, at least …
Diocesan youth take part in NCYC
Contingent from East Tennessee participates in national conference By Amanda Henderson Youth from across the Diocese of Knoxville joined some 16,000 Catholic teenagers and ministry leaders from around the country for the National Catholic Youth Conference (NCYC) Nov. 20-22. The three-day gathering invites high-school youth to encounter Christ through prayer, …
‘Addressing wounds’
Worship leader Jackie Angel brings her message of healing to St. John Neumann By Bee Goodman St. John Neumann Parish in Farragut hosted a special evening from the Catholic Women’s Team of Knoxville. The Oct. 21 event featured guest speaker Jackie Angel, who spoke to women about addressing emotional trauma …
‘A joyful celebration’ at Our Lady of Fatima
The Alcoa parish holds a 75th-anniversary Mass and dinner to cap a yearlong series of events By Dan McWilliams Our Lady of Fatima Parish in Alcoa completed a Jubilee Year of celebration on Nov. 22 as it marked 75 years from its humble beginnings in 1950 to its thriving community …
Bishop ordains newest deacon
Daniel Cooper joins transitional diaconate ahead of pending priesthood By Bill Brewer The feast of St. Albert the Great will forever hold a sacred place in Daniel Cooper’s priestly formation as the Nov. 15 date was when he was ordained to the transitional diaconate at St. Albert the Great Church …
Carolyn King Susano
Carolyn King Susano, 88, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Nov. 1. Mrs. Susano was born in 1937 in Williamsburg, Ky., to Thomas and Edna (Siler) King, both of whom preceded her in death. Her family moved to Knoxville in 1946, …
Walter A. Clancy II
Longtime Knoxville businessman Walter Augustine Clancy II, who was a member of one of the Knoxville area’s oldest Catholic families, died in his sleep on Nov. 16. Mr. Clancy, of Clancy’s Service Stamp Co. in Knoxville, was born to John A. and Ellen Joy Clancy on Feb. 6, 1934, the …
Deacon Mark White
Deacon Mark Fleming White Sr., 93, of Olive Branch, Miss., entered eternal life on Nov. 17. As a deacon of the Diocese of Knoxville, he served at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade. Deacon White was born in Woodside, Long Island, N.Y., in 1932 to James and Ismay …
Dicastery addresses titles given to Mary
‘Co-redemptrix’ and ‘Mediatrix of All Graces’ need to be understood correctly By Deacon Bob Hunt On Oct. 7, the Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith (DDF) published Mater Populi Fidelis (“Mother of All the Faithful”), in which the dicastery addresses issues related to some titles that have been given …
St. Thérèse hosts annual Three Kings Feast
Parish works together to offer holiday meal for the community By Bee Goodman The meaning of Christmas as Christians know is much more than ribbons and bows. Christmas is a day everyone comes together to remember the holy arrival of an infant who would give His life for the world. …
St. Christopher marks anniversary
Jamestown parish celebrates 50 years of faith, service in Fentress County The East Tennessee Catholic The year 2025 will be reflected in the history of St. Christopher Parish with the achievement of a milestone. The faith community of St. Christopher in Jamestown proudly celebrated the parish’s 50th anniversary on Aug. …