The Diocese of Knoxville has become aware of ministerial activity associated with and supportive of the Priestly Fraternity of St. Pius X (SSPX) being organized within the territory of the Diocese by Rev. David Mary Engo and other members of the laity. Effective immediately, the bishop of Knoxville has withdrawn …
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Bishops issue statement on Christa Pike
Bishops of the Lutheran, Episcopal, and Catholic dioceses of Tennessee issued a joint letter to Gov. Bill Lee on Oct. 1 on the Christa Pike execution attempt and the Church’s opposition to the death penalty. The letter read: “Dear Governor Lee. Grace and peace to you. We write as bishops …
‘Ignorance of Scriptures is ignorance of Christ’
Conference is opportunity for bishops to catechize on immigration By Bill Brewer What would Jesus do? Bishop Mark Beckman of the Diocese of Knoxville posed that question during Mass as part of a regional immigration conference titled “Deepening Our Moral Witness” in Knoxville on Sept. 30 attended by bishops, priests, …
‘What would Jesus do?’
Diocese of Knoxville hosts regional immigration forum, press conference to address the continuing plight in U.S. By Dan McWilliams Bishop Mark Beckman and fellow bishops from Tennessee, Kentucky, Georgia, and West Virginia, in a press conference during the “Deepening Our Moral Witness” immigration event on Sept. 30, called for meaningful …
Notre Dame High School launches capital campaign
As part its 150-year celebration, NDHS is raising funds via naming rights and donations to support a variety of projects Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, as part of its 150th-anniversary celebration, is launching a capital campaign with a total goal of $3.7 million designed to strengthen the campus, deepen …
KCHS appoints Haden Roberts as new head coach for softball
Knoxville Catholic High School on June 17 announced the appointment of Haden Roberts as the next head coach of the Lady Irish softball program. Mr. Roberts brings more than 13 years of coaching experience to the role, including two seasons as an assistant coach with Knoxville Catholic. During his time …
O holy Knight: Fr. McGivney praised
Sainthood awaits Conn. priest and Knights of Columbus founder known for holiness By Bee Goodman If you’re familiar with the Knights of Columbus, you more than likely know who Blessed Michael McGivney is. Often called the “Apostle of Spiritual Brotherhood,” Father McGivney founded the Knights of Columbus in 1882. Father …
A summer full of blessings
One Bread, One Cup internship is a faith-life-changing experience By Maggie Parsons I had the privilege of serving as a college intern for six weeks at St. Meinrad Archabbey in St. Meinrad, Ind., for the “One Bread, One Cup” summer conferences, where I grew in community with 20 other college …
‘Cafeteria Catholicism’ has a fundamental problem
Its followers reject the doctrine that the Church is the instrument of God’s revelation in Christ By Deacon Bob Hunt “Cafeteria Catholicism” remains a reality in the Church of the 21st century. We likely see examples of it in our fellow parishioners, in our families, sometimes even in our priests …
Synod moves into action in the diocese
Delegates across East Tennessee discuss Bishop Beckman’s ‘guiding questions’ By Jim Wogan On Sept. 19, more than 70 parish and ministry delegates gathered at four locations in the Diocese of Knoxville to reflect on the process of synodality in the Catholic Church. It was a major step in a Vatican-initiated …
Bishop’s Very Special Day helps families connect
‘Together with Jesus, we can do anything,’ Bishop Beckman says in his homily at St. John Neumann By Bee Goodman Some rooms are built for everyone, and some rooms are built for a few people in particular. The gymnasium at St. John Neumann School in Farragut was the second kind …
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Young professionals group focuses on diocese
Catholic organization seeks young adults for faith-based networking opportunity By Brendan Walsh Young Catholic Professionals is a national organization under the patronage of St. Joseph dedicated to building a network of young Catholic professionals who can deepen their faith, succeed in their careers, and navigate the relationship between the two. …