Jubilee marks 2025 as extraordinary in the life of the Church By Bishop Mark Beckman The beginning of a new year is always a great time to reflect on the past year and look forward to the future. This new year of 2025 is an extraordinary one in the life …
Steve A. Popovich
Steve A. Popovich, age 83 of the Tellico community in Loudon, passed away unexpectedly on Dec. 22. Mr. Popovich was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Popovich; his parents, Alec and Anna Popovich; his brothers, Chuck, Mike, John, and George Popovich; and his sisters, Helen Popovich, Ellen Popovich, Ann …
Robert M. Ernst
Robert “Bob” Marion Ernst passed away on Nov. 7 after courageously enduring a series of chronic illnesses. Born in New Orleans, Mr. Ernst lived there for much of his life before moving to Knoxville in 2001. He is survived by his devoted wife, Kathleen Jablonski Ernst; his children, Katie, Rob …
Popular piety is ‘a precious treasure’
Pilgrimages, Stations, and the rosary extend but do not replace the Church’s liturgical life By Father Randy Stice All of the Church’s activities are directed to our holiness and God’s glory, and this is most efficaciously achieved in the liturgy, “and especially from the Eucharist,” from which, as a font, …
God sends one to be the hope of another
In this Jubilee Year, perhaps we can be the answer someone has longed for but given up on By George Valadie A belated welcome to 2025! And welcome to this year of Jubilee; this year of hope and the grace that comes from spreading it! I know we’re just a …
The dawn of a new day
Bishop leads basilica Mass marking solemnity of Immaculate Conception, meets with Serrans By Bill Brewer Bishop Mark Beckman marked the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, where he celebrated Mass and also recognized the Serra Club of Chattanooga for its work in promoting …
A special disposition of grace
SEEK25 conference was inspirational regardless of the season of life you’re in By Claire Collins It had been five years since I last attended the Fellowship of Catholic University Students’ SEEK conference. After spending three years as a missionary with FOCUS, my husband and I went back to SEEK in …
Annual Catholic Schools Week begins Jan. 26
All 10 schools in the diocese will celebrate their parishes, communities, families, and more in themed days By Dan McWilliams All eight elementary and both high schools in the Diocese of Knoxville will be celebrating the 51st annual Catholic Schools week, which runs from Jan. 26 to Feb. 1. The …
‘Put Christ’s teachings into practice’
St. Mary Parish in Oak Ridge provides outreach to the community with three programs By Gabrielle Nolan With the new year come new resolutions such as volunteering, giving back to the community, decluttering the house, and living a simpler lifestyle. Many Catholics turn to their faith for such resolutions, and …
Mary Mitter
Mary Madonna Mitter, a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, and friend, peacefully passed away on Jan. 5 at the age of 87. Mrs. Mitter, who was born in Detroit on May 30, 1937, lived a life filled with love, dedication, and service. She resided in the warm community of …
Lawrence L. Dietz
Lawrence Lester Dietz, age 88, passed away peacefully on Dec. 19 in Knoxville. A proud graduate of St. Ignatius High School and John Carroll University, where he earned his bachelor’s degree in 1958, Mr. Dietz exemplified dedication academically and personally. His commitment to serving his country was evident during his …
Dora Dugan
Dora J. Dugan, age 93, of Knoxville, passed away on Dec. 29. Mrs. Dugan was a longtime member of Holy Ghost Church in Knoxville and worked at Ladies of Charity as well as actively serving Second Harvest Food Bank. Mrs. Dugan retired as a registered nurse from St. Mary’s and …
