Archbishop Fabre celebrates Chrism Mass to begin Holy Week observances By Dan McWilliams Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre addressed most of his Chrism Mass homily to his brother priests of the Diocese of Knoxville as a sign of their unity as one presbyterate, “hoping and praying that all the grace and …
Archbishop Fabre leads deacons in renewal of vows
By Bill Brewer Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre presided at a Vespers service in which the Diocese of Knoxville’s deacons renewed their diaconal vows. The service was held on Feb. 22, the feast of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle, in Cathedral Hall on the Cathedral of the Most Sacred …
Archbishop issues decree on sacrament of confirmation
Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre, who is serving as apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Knoxville until Pope Francis appoints a new bishop for East Tennessee, has issued a special decree involving confirmations in the diocese. Since the archbishop is dividing his time between the Archdiocese of Louisville and the Diocese …
Entering the gates of the Lord
St. Alphonsus Parish moves into its new church with thanksgiving By Dan McWilliams Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre extended his hand and said only five words to start his homily in the dedication Mass for the new St. Alphonsus Church in Crossville on Sept. 12, and the assembly erupted in applause. …
Faith like Mary’s
Archbishop Fabre asks faithful to steadfastly believe in God’s will The East Tennessee Catholic Parishioners in all four Diocese of Knoxville deaneries met Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre and listened as he shared the Gospel and his outlook for the Catholic Church in East Tennessee during the week of Aug. 14, …
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Archbishop Fabre’s Diocese of Knoxville message
From Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre: My dear friends in Christ, since my appointment as apostolic administrator at the end of June, a lot has taken place. Over the past six weeks, I have spent time becoming familiar with the people and with the concerns of this wonderful Diocese of Knoxville. …
Archbishop offers update on diocese as deanery Masses begin
By Jim Wogan Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre of the Archdiocese of Louisville began a four-day journey across the Diocese of Knoxville on Monday, visiting two schools and celebrating Mass at St. Jude Parish in Chattanooga, the first of four deanery Masses he will celebrate this week as he continues in …
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‘Where are we going?’
Archbishop Fabre, as apostolic administrator, celebrates Mass, offers direction By Gabrielle Nolan The Diocese of Knoxville is undergoing a time of transition following the resignation of Bishop Richard F. Stika, who served the diocese as bishop for 14 years and announced his retirement on June 27. While the diocese awaits …
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Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre is installed
Archdiocese of Louisville’s fifth shepherd welcomed as new leader, successor to Archbishop Kurtz By Marnie McAllister The Record Nearly 3,000 people of the Archdiocese of Louisville, including hundreds of clergy and religious, welcomed their new shepherd, Archbishop Shelton Joseph Fabre, as he became the 10th bishop and fifth archbishop to …
