Annual Calvary Cemetery rosary set for Nov. 2

It is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins. (2 Maccabees 12:46). By Father Ron Franco, CSP Here in the northern hemisphere, as the sun rises a little later each morning and sets a little earlier each afternoon, there …

Diocese of Knoxville is Top 10 in U.S. for Catholic converts

Bob Armstrong has spent a lifetime looking for God. At age 82, the retired statistician and professed agnostic took a leap of faith after studying the probability of God’s existence and joined the Catholic Church at Easter Vigil. In search of evidence of God for much of his life, Mr. …

Parish notes: Chattanooga Deanery

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Chattanooga Volunteers are needed to host clients of Family Promise, an organization that works with the homeless, the week of July 6-13. Greeters, helpers to lead activities, and meals are needed. To volunteer, call Lisa Kosky at 423-877-5982 or Ann Wells at 706-581-0410. St. Jude, …

Parish notes: Cumberland Mountain Deanery

All Saints, Knoxville The All Saints vacation Bible school, “Weird Animals: Where Jesus’ Love is One of a Kind,” will be held in the parish hall from 9 a.m. to noon June 23-27. Registration is being held after weekend Masses. Registration is also available online at www.allsaintsknoxville.org. For more information, …

Parish notes: Five Rivers Deanery

Holy Trinity, Jefferson City The parish collected $2,407 from the Friday Lenten meals, which will be used to purchase groceries to feed the work teams who will participate in the Appalachian Outreach drive during July. The parish vacation Bible school, “Gangway to Galilee,” will take place from 6-8:30 p.m. June …

Parish notes: Smoky Mountain Deanery

Immaculate Conception, Knoxville The Immaculate Conception women’s group made or collected 85 blankets for the “Wrap It Up” project. The blankets were donated for distribution to local Meals on Wheels clients for Easter. The Christ Child Baby Shower sponsored by the women’s group is scheduled for the weekend of June …

Parish notes: Chattanooga Deanery

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Chattanooga Totus Tuus vacation Bible school is scheduled for June 23-27 at St. Jude Church for children in kindergarten through high school. Registration forms will be available at the parish office in early April. Call Kyra Ross at 423-870-2386 for more information. St. Stephen, Chattanooga …

Parish notes: Cumberland Mountain Deanery

All Saints, Knoxville The parish Giving Tree drive during the Advent season succeeded in providing 990 gifts and $8,255 in gift cards and cash for clients of Elizabeth Homes, Pathways, Parent Place, Samaritan Place, Columbus Home group home and FISH Hospitality Pantries. Stockings were also filled with items for 25 …

Cumberland Mountain Deanery calendar

The Ulster Project of East Tennessee will host a “Taste of Ireland” in the gym at St. Mary Church in Oak Ridge at 6 p.m. Saturday, April 5. The event features traditional Irish food, drink, music, and dance and a silent auction. Tickets are available at the Oak Ridge Realty …

Parish notes: Five Rivers Deanery

Holy Trinity, Jefferson City The parish Easter egg hunt is planned for 11 a.m. Saturday, April 12. The rain date will be Saturday, April 19. For more information, call Kristine Mynatt at 865-397-4012. Carol Everett, a nationally known right-to-life speaker, will deliver the keynote address at the annual Life Outreach …

Parish notes: Smoky Mountain Deanery

Blessed John XXIII, Knoxville Pastor Father Charlie Donahue, CSP, has been recently elected to the national governing body of the Paulist Fathers, the General Council. Deputy Grand Knight Jay Quayle of the parish’s Collegiate Council has been named to the National Collegiate Advisory Board of the Knights of Columbus. Holy …

Parish notes: Chattanooga Deanery

Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Chattanooga The parish is participating in the Angel Tree program again this year. Participants need to choose an angel and purchase the gift listed on the ornament and place it under the tree. Call the parish office at 423-622-1481 for more information. St. Jude, Chattanooga …