By Bill Brewer The Diocese of Knoxville now has 23 new acolytes to serve at parishes throughout East Tennessee. Bishop Richard Stika instituted the ministry of acolyte on candidates for the permanent diaconate at a special Sept. 26 Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The …
New deacon lives his faith through journey with cancer
All Saints parishioner ordained to permanent diaconate in special Mass led by Bishop Stika By Gabrielle Nolan The presence of God is not confined within the walls of a church, and where two or more are gathered in His name, He is surely present. This truth could not have been …
Deacon candidates another step closer to ordination
By Bill Brewer The Diocese of Knoxville’s newest class of permanent deacons has taken a key step closer to ordination as they now can serve as lectors proclaiming the Word of God. Bishop Richard F. Stika celebrated the Rite of the Institution of Lectors for the 25 candidates for the …
Deacon aspirants participate in Rite of Admission to Candidacy
Twenty-three men in the diocese’s next deacon class took their first major public step Oct. 12 at All Saints Church in Knoxville as they participated in the Rite of Admission to Candidacy for Holy Orders. The men are two and a half years into their studies for the diaconate, and …