St. Christopher marks anniversary
Jamestown parish celebrates 50 years of faith, service in Fentress County The East Tennessee Catholic The year 2025 will be reflected in the history of St. Christopher Parish with the achievement of a milestone. The faith community of St. Christopher in Jamestown proudly celebrated the parish’s 50th anniversary on Aug. 23 as Bishop Mark Beckman led Mass and was the featured guest at a golden-anniversary dinner afterward in St. Teresa Hall. Father Michael Sweeney, who has served as pastor of St. Christopher since 1999, concelebrated the vigil Mass. He also serves as pastor of Blessed Sacrament in Harriman and St. Ann in Lancing. Bishop Beckman was familiar with the Jamestown church before he was assigned by Pope Francis as the Diocese of Knoxville’s fourth shepherd, having hiked nearby before becoming a bishop. His familiarity—and appreciation—for St. Christopher has grown even more. “One of the things I love about St. Christopher... Read more →