‘Sharing joyfully at the Lord’s table’
Bishop Beckman consecrates the new altar at Our Lady of Perpetual Help The East Tennessee Catholic As the universal Church prepared to celebrate the feast of the Solemnity of the Immaculate Conception (Dec. 8) and marked the memorial of St. Ambrose on Dec. 7, the second Sunday of Advent, Bishop Mark Beckman celebrated yet another first as the shepherd of the Diocese of Knoxville. The bishop consecrated his first altar as Our Lady of Perpetual Help officially completed the restoration of its sanctuary. Bishop Beckman was joined by OLPH pastor Father Arthur Torres and associate pastor Father Andrew Crabtree in observing the sacred moment in the history of the Chattanooga church. Deacon Dennis Meinert assisted at the Mass as deacon of the Word and the Eucharist. “Beloved brothers and sisters, we have gathered here with joy today to dedicate a new altar by celebrating the Lord’s sacrifice. Let us join... Read more →