‘What calls someone to the priesthood?’

Vocations Night at the basilica highlights stories of faith By Claire Collins A large crowd gathered at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga on Jan. 26 to be encouraged by the vocation stories of members of the Diocese of Knoxville. Sister Mary Simone Haakansson of the Religious …

Fr. Ryan sainthood documents go to Vatican officials

Fr. Carter, Deacon DeGaetano deliver vital information to Holy See By John Burger, Aleteia Another case of a possible saint from the United State is now in the hands of the Vatican. Representatives from the Diocese of Knoxville have delivered to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints all the …

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John Paul Mahoney

A funeral Mass for John Paul Mahoney was held on Sept. 2 at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul, where Mr. Mahoney worked for more than 30 years. He died on Aug. 27 at the age of 64. Father David Carter, rector of the basilica, served as the Mass …

Relics of Padre Pio exposed in diocese

Faithful from East Tennessee and beyond venerate beloved Italian saint By Dan McWilliams Hundreds of the faithful venerated the relics of St. Pio of Pietrelcina on Sept. 26 and 27 as they were exposed first at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville and then the …

‘Heroic. Holy. Humble.’

Life of Fr. Patrick Ryan celebrated at Closing Session of Tribunal in sainthood cause By Gabrielle Nolan The Diocese of Knoxville is one step closer in the cause for beatification and canonization of Servant of God Father Patrick Ryan. The Closing Session of the Tribunal of the Diocese of Knoxville …

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Relics of beloved St. Padre Pio to visit cathedral, basilica

By Jim Wogan The faithful of the Diocese of Knoxville will have a unique opportunity this month to pray in the presence of one of the Catholic Church’s most beloved saints when the relics of St. Padre Pio visit the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Tuesday, …

Basilica Street Festival praises unity, growth

Food and fun highlight a day of fellowship on 8th Street By Claire Collins Parishioners of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul gathered together on June 3 for a Street Festival celebrating their unity and growth as a parish, particularly over the last five years. It was five years …

Fr. Patrick Ryan comes to life in new documentary

Movie focusing on the candidate for sainthood debuts at Notre Dame High School By Gabrielle Nolan The universal Church is about to become more acquainted with Servant of God Father Patrick Ryan now that a film exists depicting his life story. “Father Ryan: A Higher Call” shares the tale of …

Buy Nothing group offers a way to give, receive

Basilica members combine the beauty of Catholic tradition and the richness of Catholic social teaching  By Claire Collins The Bird family, inspired by a call from fellow Catholic friends around the country, have started a “Buy Nothing” group at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga. The idea …

Father Valentin Iurochkin incardinated into diocese

The native of Russia says he now ‘belongs permanently’ to the Church in East Tennessee   By Dan McWilliams Father Valentin Iurochkin, a native of Russia, has traveled the world in his time in the seminary and the priesthood, but now he can officially call East Tennessee his home. Bishop Richard …

Hispanic youth create a wall of faith, hope, and love

Sr. Imelda Quechol’s vacation Bible school taught students to embrace their ‘desert’ journey By Bill Brewer Hispanic members of Sister Imelda Quechol’s vacation Bible school class have embraced a wall and what it can represent, although this wall is very different than the one that comes to mind for many …

Historical artifacts of Father Patrick Ryan find a home in basilica

Possible second-class relics from Servant of God’s remains occupy a casket in anticipation of canonization By Gabrielle Nolan In the Church, relics are an important component of the Catholic faith, commemorating the saints who have gone before who are able to intercede in the lives of the faithful through their …