Performance by Dominican friars band benefits the Chesterton Academy By Emily Booker The Hillbilly Thomists, a band of Dominican friars, shared their blessed, soul-filled sound to a packed Bijou Theatre in Knoxville on Aug. 3. The concert, part of their Marigold Tour through the South, was a fundraiser for the …
Challenges affecting participation in Mass
In a media-driven age, writes Pope Benedict XVI, signs and symbols are no longer understood By Father Randy Stice Recent popes have identified three cultural challenges that can affect our participation in the Mass. Pope Francis has written that many today no longer believe that God is present and active …
Looking, listening, and learning
‘Bishop of the Mountains’ discovering the spirit of the Lord is active in East Tennessee By Bishop Mark Beckman Dear brothers and sisters in Christ, what a joy it is to be your shepherd here in the Diocese of Knoxville! From the first moment I arrived as bishop-elect in early …
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The Light of Christ
Catholic Extension’s 2024 Lumen Christi Award being given to Sr. Mary Lisa Renfer for her work with the St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic By Bill Brewer Catholic Extension Society has named Sister Mary Lisa Renfer, RSM, as the 2024 recipient of the Lumen Christi Award, the highest honor given by the …
A few ways we can ‘be Christ for all’
Being there for each other and being available helps us live out His call By Deacon Bob Hunt The universal call to holiness is one that is to be heard and acted on by every person who claims Christ as his or her Savior. What does it mean to be …
Feeling the presence of Jesus
Diocese of Knoxville pilgrims experience National Eucharistic Congress in Indy By Gabrielle Nolan “Holy God, we praise thy name; Lord of all, we bow before thee.” More than 50,000 Catholics sang these words during eucharistic adoration at the 10th National Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis July 17-21. Over 80 years had …
NDHS grad Olivia Reeves wins Olympic gold
The weightlifter, also a St. Jude School alum, is welcomed back to Chattanooga with a parade By Dan McWilliams Olivia Reeves, an alumna of Notre Dame High School and St. Jude School in Chattanooga, made history when she won the gold medal in the women’s 71-kilogram (157-pound) weightlifting category Aug. …
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A journey to the priesthood
Father Vick marks silver jubilee with international flavor at St. Bridget By Dan McWilliams More than 50 parishioners of St. Bridget in Dayton helped pastor Father Jim Vick celebrate his 25th anniversary of priestly ordination at a potluck supper on June 15. Father Vick, who earned a doctorate in dentistry …
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A new school role he didn’t see coming
Serving as diocesan superintendent puts him back with those called by the Master Teacher By George Valadie I didn’t see that coming! A few short weeks ago, I was spending a good bit of my days on the back porch. Sleeping late. Hitting thousands of golf balls at the driving …
Meeting, greeting, preaching
Bishop Beckman sets out for parishes, schools following ordination, installation The East Tennessee Catholic Bishop Mark Beckman has hit the ground running following his July 26 ordination and installation as he visits parishes and schools, celebrating Mass and getting to know the Catholic faithful of East Tennessee. In his remarks …
Diocese mourns loss of deacons
The diaconate’s Mike Gouge, Ben Johnston served parishes in Farragut, Knoxville The East Tennessee Catholic After years of service to God and His Church in East Tennessee, the Diocese of Knoxville is mourning the deaths of two longtime permanent deacons—Mike Gouge and Ben Johnston—who served their parishes with faith and …
In thanksgiving, back to where it all began
Bishop Beckman returns to Lawrenceburg for Mass at home church By Katie Peterson / Tennessee Register One beautiful Saturday evening, 34 years ago, then-Father Mark Beckman celebrated his Thanksgiving Mass as a new priest at his home church of Sacred Heart in Lawrenceburg. On Sunday, Sept. 1, he once again …
