Pope Francis names Diocese of Knoxville resident as only American in Synod role By Gabrielle Nolan Sociologist, researcher, and Knoxville resident Tricia Bruce is contributing to the second session of the Synod on Synodality at the Vatican this month, being held Oct. 2-27. A lifelong Catholic, Dr. Bruce was appointed …
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Relief arrives in many forms as East Tennessee faithful support brothers and sisters in harm’s way
Catholic Charities, parishes, Legacy Clinic, Bishop Beckman assist at ground zero By Bill Brewer The people of upper East Tennessee near the North Carolina border are working to piece their lives back together amid the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene. And the Catholic parishes of this region have joined together …
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Catholic Charities of East Tennessee gives update on emergency-relief efforts
The East Tennessee Catholic Catholic Charities of East Tennessee (CCETN) continues to lead emergency-response efforts to assist individuals and communities impacted by Hurricane Helene. Deacon David Duhamel, CCETN executive director, provided an update on Oct. 1 on the areas of upper East Tennessee that are dealing with devastation from record …
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St. Mary-Oak Ridge opens reading room in memory of teacher Anne Garrett
St. Mary School in Oak Ridge recently announced the opening of the Treehouse Reading Room in the school library, redesigned and renamed in memory of a beloved former teacher, Anne Garrett. Mrs. Garrett was a revered teacher at St. Mary who passed away in 2019. She zealously taught from 1987-2014 …
Notre Dame Parish holds annual vacation Bible school
Vacation Bible school was held on all Wednesday nights in June and the first Wednesday night in July at Notre Dame Church in Greeneville. The theme of the annual event was “Camping in God’s Creation.” Through the VBS activities, the children learned to appreciate the wonder of God’s creation and …
St. Jude School receives honor to host the Freedom Flag on Sept. 11
St. Jude School in Chattanooga was chosen as only the second school in Tennessee and the first elementary school to host the Freedom Flag on Patriot’s Day, Sept. 11. The Freedom Flag Foundation chose St. Jude for the honor after an application made by third-grade teacher Katlyn Darling. The foundation …
Sunny weather greets foursomes at 16th Ladies of Charity Tournament
The original day in May for the 16th annual Ladies of Charity of Knoxville Golf Tournament was wet and rainy, but the make-up date of Aug. 8 was a beautiful day for the 23 foursomes at Egwani Farms Golf Course in Rockford. Executive director Susan Unbehaun said the event set …
OLPH class of 1974 gathers for 50-year reunion
Many students in the class return to reminisce at the Chattanooga church and school By Dan McWilliams The class of 1974 from Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Chattanooga returned to the campus July 20 for its 50-year reunion. Some 80 percent of the 58-member eighth-grade class attended the …
First Polish Heritage Festival at cathedral cheered as a success
By Kasia Golec The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus hosted Knoxville’s first Polish Heritage Festival on Aug. 3 in a milestone that was long-awaited and embraced by the Polish community. The festival’s high point was a performance by the Zaradni Highlander Group from Chicago. Zaradni, founded in …
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The thirst for freedom from addiction
Catholic Extension-funded iThirst program begins to have an impact in diocese By Gabrielle Nolan Drugs. Alcohol. Sex. Gambling. Addiction comes in many forms, whether it’s substance abuse or behavioral addiction. Addiction not only affects the addict, but also their family members, friends, and communities. Providing support for all involved in …
Evangelization new and old
Holy Cross Parish’s faithful outreach is attracting Catholics and non-Catholics By Bill Brewer The Church in East Tennessee is larger by a dozen new Catholics who officially became members of Holy Cross Parish in Pigeon Forge on Aug. 25. Father David Mary Engo celebrated the Mass that featured the sacraments …
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Marie Cirillo, Appalachia community development pioneer, dies
The East Tennessee Catholic Marie Cirillo, an almost larger-than-life figure in community development initiatives in rural Appalachia and a friend and mentor to the family of President John F. Kennedy and Jackie Kennedy, died peacefully in her home in Clairfield, Tenn., on July 4. Ms. Cirillo, who was born in …
