Hundreds of faithful gather for Eucharistic Revival weekend at cathedral By Jim Wogan Bishop Ron Hicks laid out his motivation for last month’s visit to Knoxville in simple terms. “There are recent studies that are pretty devastating about what Catholics actually know about the Eucharist,” Bishop Hicks said. “Catholics don’t …
Cathedral ministry persists during Haiti crisis
Outreach volunteers hope to return to Haitian town of Boucan-Carré By Jim Wogan Buried beneath the pile of newspaper headlines that vividly describe the ongoing calamity and anarchy in Haiti, a volunteer ministry of the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus continues its work to improve the lives …
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) …
Bishop Stika leads local memorial Mass for Pope Benedict XVI
Cardinal Rigali, who knew Benedict for years, concelebrated cathedral service By Dan McWilliams Bishop Richard F. Stika celebrated a memorial Mass for Pope Benedict XVI on Jan. 4, the day before the Holy Father was laid to rest at the Vatican after he passed away on Dec. 31. Cardinal Justin …
The keys to heaven
Pope, priests emphasize to faithful that showing love, mercy are vital to entering kingdom of God By Catholic News Service and The East Tennessee Catholic As Christians await their death and the final judgment of God, the Gospel tells them what they must do to be welcomed into heaven: love …
Funeral Mass for Juan Antonio Herrera Pérez,
Juan Antonio Herrera Pérez, 96, of Knoxville, passed away peacefully on Nov. 14 after 24 days of coping with a broken heart from the loss of his wife of 63 years, Gladys. Mr. Herrera was born on June 13, 1926, in Caracas, Venezuela, as the oldest of six children to …
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Funeral Mass celebrated for Sr. Albertine Paulus, RSM
By Dan McWilliams The diocese said goodbye to the multifaceted, multitalented, indomitable Mercy Sister Mary Albertine Paulus on Oct. 31 as hundreds gathered at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus for her funeral Mass. Sister Albertine, founding director of the Office of Evangelization in the earliest days …
Cathedral Concert Series is a connection between Church and great masterpieces
By Diana Salesky The connection between the Catholic Church and great musical masterpieces is strong and centuries long. The list of composers whose works were inspired by their faith or promoted by their religious duties is lengthy and august. Johann Sebastian Bach, a converted Catholic, gave us the cornerstones of …
Changing the culture
Cathedral minister attends international conference focused on discipleship By Emily Booker What is the meaning of life? Who is God? Will believing in Jesus make me happy? If someone on the street were to ask you those questions, how would you answer? And do you think your answers would lead …
Bishop celebrates annual Blue and White Masses
Special liturgies at the cathedral honor first responders and members of the medical profession By Dan McWilliams Bishop Richard F. Stika celebrated Masses for first responders and for members of the health-care profession in recent weeks at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Blue Mass on …
In service and sacrifice
Veterans observances honor those who served, those still in harm’s way By Dan McWilliams A special guest appeared at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus for the annual Green Mass for members of the military and veterans on Nov. 13. Bishop Aleksander Jazlowiecki, auxiliary bishop of the …
‘It’s good to be home’
Dr. Jordan Pyda returns to Sacred Heart to share memories of Haiti, Dr. Paul Farmer By Hiske Jones Dr. Jordan Pyda was one of the guests of honor at a memorable and inspiring event held on Oct. 7 at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus to raise …
