It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Nancy Marie Godbold Fox, who departed this world on April 10. Mrs. Fox, who was born in Savannah, Ga., was a devoted wife to Tom Fox for 55 years and a proud mother and grandmother. Mrs. Fox found joy …
Bishop Beckman leads Lenten retreat at OLPH
He tells those attending the event that ‘we have to have a vibrant, living connection with Jesus’ By Claire Collins Bishop Mark Beckman traveled to Chattanooga on March 26 to give a Lenten retreat at Our Lady of Perpetual Help Church, welcoming both OLPH and Basilica of Sts. Peter and …
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Richard H. Hunley
Richard Hooper Hunley, age 78, died March 31 at his home in Knoxville. Mr. Hunley was a kind and gregarious man who loved golf, grilling, music, the beach, football, “The Andy Griffith Show,” vanilla ice cream, making people laugh, and, above all, his family. Mr. Hunley was born on Oct. …
Bishop celebrates ‘profound’ Chrism Mass
More than 60 of the diocesan presbyterate join Bishop Beckman as he presides at the Holy Week liturgy By Dan McWilliams Bishop Mark Beckman participated in many Chrism Masses as a priest of the Diocese of Nashville, hearing his bishops receive the annual renewal of promises made by the presbyterate …
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Valeria M. Baker
Valeria “Val” M. Baker passed away in Crossville on April 25 at the age of 95. Mrs. Baker was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great- grandmother. She loved to do crafts and was a quilting queen. She was very devoted to her church and her religion. She leaves behind …
‘Our birth into Christ’
Bishop Beckman celebrates first Easter Vigil at cathedral, welcomes 69 into Church By Gabrielle Nolan and Dan McWilliams The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus welcomed new catechumens and candidates from ages 8 to 80 at the Easter Vigil Mass on April 19. Bishop Mark Beckman celebrated the …
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Marilyn Joyce Mack
We are sad to announce that on April 15, at the age of 81, Marilyn Joyce Mack of Loudon passed away. In the sacred silence of farewell, Marilyn Joyce is released into the embrace of eternity, knowing that her light will continue to shine brightly in the tapestry of the …
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James E. Landsman
James Emanuel Landsman, affectionately known as Jim to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on March 10 in Knoxville due to complications from Parkinson’s disease. Mr. Landsman, who was born on May 22, 1944, in Baltimore, spent 80 remarkable years building a legacy of love, service, and unwavering dedication …
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Colin Lee Kamperman
Colin “Coke” Lee Kamperman passed away at home on March 14 after a lengthy illness. He was surrounded by family. Dr. Kamperman was born on April 7, 1930, to O. Carl and Laura D. Kamperman of Ellwood City, Pa. He graduated from Ellwood City High School in 1947 and Geneva …
‘The pope chosen for us’
Pray the Holy Father may be for us a true shepherd after the Lord’s own heart By Bishop Mark Beckman Earlier this month as I was sitting at my desk, the bells of our cathedral church began to chime joyously. Glancing at my watch, I noticed it was shortly after …
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Singer-songwriter leads St. Thérèse of Lisieux retreat
Grammy-nominated Sarah Hart delivers a message of love in word and music By Gabrielle Nolan The St. Thérèse of Lisieux Women of Faith and the Chattanooga Deanery Council of Catholic Women presented a Lenten day retreat for women on March 22 at St. Thérèse of Lisieux Church in Cleveland. More …
Diocese of Knoxville joyfully welcomes His Holiness Pope Leo XIV
Bishop Mark Beckman of the Diocese of Knoxville expresses profound joy and gratitude upon the announcement from the Vatican. “We are filled with immense gratitude to the Holy Spirit for guiding the College of Cardinals in selecting Pope Leo XIV to lead our Catholic Church,” said Bishop Beckman. “The faithful …
