We are part of this great living chain of God’s holy ones in East Tennessee By Bishop Mark Beckman When I was a child and we would see my father heading to the door, we would often ask, “Where are you going?” And sometimes with a smile he would answer, …
James F. Kelly
James Francis Kelly, age 84, passed away peacefully with his family at his side on Aug. 4. Mr. Kelly was born in Niagara Falls, N.Y., to Abigail Keneally and James F. Kelly Sr. In his early years, Mr. Kelly was skilled at horseback riding and worked at a stable in …
Archie J. Riikola
Archie James Riikola, age 85, of Oak Ridge, passed away peacefully surrounded by family on Aug. 13. Mr. Riikola was born in Glasgow, Mont., on June 4, 1940, to Archie W. and Katherine Riikola. His family moved to Oak Ridge in 1943 as part of the Manhattan Project, where he …
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A joyous celebration of community
Polish Heritage Festival attracts hundreds for faith, fun, food By Maggie Parsons More than 800 people around the diocese were excited to experience a taste of Polish culture on Aug. 2 while attending the second annual Polish Heritage Festival. Prior to the festival, members of the Polish community and those …
Hope in action
The Pope Francis Charitable Trust Fund is changing lives in East Tennessee By The St. John Neumann Parish St. Vincent de Paul Conference In a world where many people face sudden hardship and quiet despair, in addition to the generous support from our parishioners, the support of the Pope Francis …
Julia Schriver remembered for devotion to her faith, support for KCHS, Vols
Funeral Mass held at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus The East Tennessee Catholic The Diocese of Knoxville is mourning the death of Julia Driscoll Schriver, a beloved, faithful parishioner of the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus who passed away peacefully at her Knoxville …
Virginia M. Brimer
Virginia M. Brimer, born in Memphis on Jan. 29, 1937, passed away peacefully on Aug. 6 at the age of 88. A 1956 graduate of Knoxville Catholic High School, Mrs. Brimer began nurses training at St. Mary’s Hospital in Knoxville with aspirations of becoming a nurse. Fate had other plans …
Marie Carmella Denton
Marie Carmella Denton, 90, died peacefully on Aug. 30 at Sacred Ground Hospice House in Knoxville. Mrs. Denton was born on Dec. 6, 1934, in Niagara Falls, N.Y. She spent a large part of her early career in Chattanooga, and as a single mother, she worked her way up from …
What the Church teaches on organ donation
This columnist is in need of a kidney transplant and asks for prayers from his readers By Deacon Bob Hunt This is going to be a more personal column. People have been asking about my health. I am in need of a kidney transplant. People who love me have been …
Funeral Mass held for Sister Pat Soete
Religious Sister of Mercy served God and the faithful for more than 70 years By Dan McWilliams Sister Pat Soete, a Sister of Mercy for 74 years, passed away peacefully on July 26 at Mercy Convent in Nashville, surrounded by her community. She was 92. She served in East Tennessee …
Katherine Phillips
Katherine “Kay” E. Phillips, 76, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully at home on July 8. Born in Upper Darby, Pa., Mrs. Phillips grew up in Virginia Beach and later made her home in Fairfax County, Va., where she lived for more than 40 years. She first met her husband, Jerry, …
Christine Rowe
Christine Stadelman Rowe, age 73 of Knoxville, passed away on July 14 at her home with her husband by her side. Mrs. Rowe was preceded in death by her father, Henry Stadelman, and her younger, brother Guy William Stadelman. She is survived by her husband of 53 years, Thomas Rowe, …