Fr. Scholz retiring, Fr. Cummins named Sacred Heart Cathedral rector The East Tennessee Catholic Bishop Mark Beckman has announced assignments for several priests in the Diocese of Knoxville and the retirement from active ministry of a long-serving pastor. The new assignments are effective July 1. Father Michael Cummins has been …
Capt. Edwin R. DuPont Jr.
The family of Capt. Edwin Robbins “Rory” DuPont Jr. is deeply saddened to announce his death on April 13. Capt. DuPont, 49, of Seymour, was born on Feb. 14, 1977, in Jacksonville, Fla., to Edwin R. DuPont Sr. and Blanche Burt DuPont. He was a third-generation U.S. Navy aviator. He …
Meeting them where they are
Bishop’s first discussion series wraps up; next one begins in September By Bee Goodman On a Tuesday evening last August, nearly 50 young adults filled a room in the Chancery, responding to an invitation to join Bishop Mark Beckman. Some were cradle Catholics looking to understand their faith more deeply. …
Five Rivers Deanery Council of Catholic Women meets at St. Patrick
The Five Rivers Deanery Council of Catholic Women met recently at St. Patrick Church in Morristown. Representatives from the five affiliated parishes, Good Shepherd in Newport, Holy Trinity in Jefferson City, Notre Dame in Greeneville, St. Mary in Johnson City, and St. Patrick in Morristown were in attendance. President Susan …
From liturgy to land
Diocesan Care of Creation Commission gathers down on deacon’s farm By Brett McLaughlin “In the end, we will conserve only what we love; we will love only what we understand; and we will understand only what we are taught.” – Baba Dioum Deacon Chad Shields is not your average …
The Spirit of the Lord is upon me
May peace fill every human heart and spread to all parts of the world By Bishop Mark Beckman One of the great joys of springtime for a bishop is the opportunity to journey about the diocese and celebrate the sacrament of confirmation for our young people. Here in East Tennessee …
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One nation under God
Celebrate America’s 250th with consecration to the Sacred Heart of Jesus By Emily Booker As America prepares to celebrate its semiquincentennial, many Catholics are using the celebration as an opportunity to pray for the nation and entrust it to God’s mercy. From the entire country down to individual homes, American …
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John Saucier
John R. Saucier was promoted to heaven on May 10. Mr. Saucier was born to George A. and Carmen (Tardif) Saucier in Lewiston, Maine, on Aug. 23, 1950. He is survived by his wife of 54 years, Elaine (Bussiere); his sister, Jane Saucier; children, James Saucier (wife Kathy) of Lewiston, …
An open letter to the Church’s newest members
Welcome! You are wanted, needed, and a gift to God and all who worship Him By Claire Collins I want to address my brothers and sisters in Christ who just came into full communion with the Catholic Church this past Easter or who are preparing to very soon. I want …
These alphabet letters spell savings for families
EFS funds in demand; ESA scholarships available; ECCA on the way By Rick Musacchio Diocese of Nashville The 114th Tennessee General Assembly concluded its 2026 session on April 23 with legislation that will have an impact on Catholic schools across the state, including bills to expand Education Freedom Scholarships and …
Motherhood and embracing the works of mercy
Corporal, spiritual actions offer a pathway to holiness for mothers and their children By Gabrielle Nolan During the month of May we celebrate mothers of all kinds: biological mothers, adoptive mothers, grandmothers, godmothers, and all the women in our lives who have given of themselves in a motherly way, such …
Catholic Dads nonprofit establishes scholarship for high-school students
Catholic Dads recently launched its School Support Grant program and now announces the establishment of its new Catholic Dads Scholarship. This one-time scholarship is intended to support outstanding Catholic students for whom the cost of Catholic high school presents a meaningful financial barrier. For the 2026 program, Catholic Dads will …