Bishop Beckman celebrates the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’ By Emily Booker One of Pope Francis’ enduring legacies will be his focus on care for creation, wise stewardship of resources, and upholding human dignity. This year marks a decade since the release of his encyclical Laudato Si’ or “Praise Be …
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The thirst for freedom from addiction
Catholic Extension-funded iThirst program begins to have an impact in diocese By Gabrielle Nolan Drugs. Alcohol. Sex. Gambling. Addiction comes in many forms, whether it’s substance abuse or behavioral addiction. Addiction not only affects the addict, but also their family members, friends, and communities. Providing support for all involved in …
‘A vocation to love’
KDCCW retreat focuses on prayer, forgiveness, living as an image of God By Emily Booker The Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women (KDCCW) held a one-day retreat for women in the Diocese of Knoxville on April 27 at All Saints Church in Knoxville. The retreat, “Come to the Table: A …
Lindy Wynne leads Lenten retreat at All Saints
Mamas in Spirit’ podcaster delivers talk on ‘Women at the Well’ By Gabrielle Nolan Nearly 100 women from around the Diocese of Knoxville attended the annual Lenten evening of reflection hosted by Regnum Christi of Knoxville. The event took place on Feb. 29 at All Saints Church in Knoxville and …
All Saints’ Diaz leading Pellissippi soccer team
She’s ‘grateful for the opportunity’ as she becomes the first head coach for the new college program By Dan McWilliams Mariana Diaz Lopez of All Saints Parish in Knoxville is making an impact in local sports as the first women’s soccer head coach at Pellissippi State Community College as the …
Catechesis of the Good Shepherd returns
All Saints serves as host in continuing formation training for children By Claire Collins All Saints Church in Knoxville served as host in July for a weeklong intensive training for Level 1 of the Catechesis of the Good Shepherd, a program of the National Association of the Catechesis of the …
1st Hispanic ‘Life in the Spirit’ seminar held
Catholic Charismatic Renewal of the Diocese of Knoxville leads event at All Saints By Coral Getino “We adore You, Almighty God, Father, Son, and Holy Spirit. Father, send us the Holy Spirit that Jesus promised us. He will guide us to unity. He is the One who gives the charisms, …
Pope Francis encourages participation in the Season of Creation
Creation Care ministries in Diocese of Knoxville parishes offering celebrations By Mary Tankersley and Denise Clark In 2015, Pope Francis boldly set out to make a profound moral and scientific statement regarding humanity’s relationship with the natural world by releasing his encyclical On Care for Our Common Home, or Laudato …
Bilingual stories teach children about virtues
Francesca Follone-Montgomery lives a life of creative improvisation that has seen her write four books By Gabrielle Nolan Francesca Follone-Montgomery, OFS, likes to adapt the expression, “When life gives you lemons, make lemonade.” “I say, make a lot of things: lemon cream pie, lemon cookies,” she laughed. “Whatever inspiration, be …
Parish ministries live out call of Laudato Si’
Pope Francis’ encyclical inspires East Tennessee Catholics ‘to achieve climate and ecological justice’ By Gabrielle Nolan “Care for our common home.” This phrase was made popular by Pope Francis in his 2015 encyclical Laudato Si’, in which the pope both encourages the faithful to practice good stewardship toward the …
Funeral Masses held for M.L. Coughlin Dubay, Rachel Donahoo-Wiggins
Mary Louise Coughlin Dubay A funeral Mass was held at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Jan. 13 for Mary Louise (M.L.) Coughlin Dubay, with Father David Boettner serving as the Mass celebrant. Mrs. Dubay was born in Knoxville to Dr. Dennis and Margaret Ruth (Cathcart) …
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Bishop Stika presides at funeral Mass for Deacon Ken Conklin
By Bill Brewer and Gabrielle Nolan Deacon Ken Conklin, whose story of courage and perseverance in the face of life-threatening illness inspired many within and outside the Diocese of Knoxville, lost his battle with cancer on Nov. 18, a year and two months after Bishop Richard F. Stika advanced his …
