The diaconate’s Mike Gouge, Ben Johnston served parishes in Farragut, Knoxville The East Tennessee Catholic After years of service to God and His Church in East Tennessee, the Diocese of Knoxville is mourning the deaths of two longtime permanent deacons—Mike Gouge and Ben Johnston—who served their parishes with faith and …
Scientist leading parishioners through intersection of faith and reason
Deacon Mike Gouge is no stranger to scientific theory. In fact, the Ph.D. and recent retiree from Oak Ridge National Laboratory has thrived on research about the beginnings of the universe. Deacon Gouge has spent the fall preaching what he has practiced by leading an adult faith formation class called …
Deacon to lead ‘Faith and Reason’ course
Deacon Mike Gouge is no stranger to scientific theory. In fact, the Ph.D. and recent retiree from Oak Ridge National Laboratory has thrived on research about the beginnings of the universe. Now, Deacon Gouge wants to preach what he has practiced by leading an adult faith formation class called “Faith …
