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“A Conversation with the Cardinals” will take place from 7 to 9 p.m. Saturday, April 18, at the Tennessee Theatre in Knoxville featuring New York Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Cardinal Justin Rigali, and Cardinal William Levada. Bishop Richard F. Stika will moderate this entertaining and informative night, the proceeds of …

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Cardinal Justin Rigali will lead the annual Rosary for Life at 10 a.m. Saturday, Jan. 10, in front of the Planned Parenthood Clinic located at 710 N. Cherry St. in Knoxville. For more information, call Paul Simoneau at 865-584-3307. Chattanoogans for Life and the diocesan Youth and Young Adult Ministry …

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Bishop Richard F. Stika will celebrate two more bilingual Masses in celebration of marriage this fall: on Saturday, Oct. 11, at Holy Trinity Church in Jefferson City, and on Saturday, Nov. 22, at St. Stephen Church in Chattanooga. Both celebrations will begin at 11 a.m. and will be followed by …

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Bishop Richard F. Stika will ordain Jesus Guerrero Rodriguez, Ray Powell, and Scott Russell to the transitional diaconate at 11 a.m. Saturday, June 14, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. All are invited to attend. The annual Mass and Sending of the Neophytes is scheduled for 5 p.m. Sunday, …

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Deacons Adam Kane, Tony Budnick, Colin Blatchford, and Julian Cardona are scheduled to be ordained to the priesthood at 11 a.m. Saturday, May 31, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Bishop Richard F. Stika will preside. Bishop Stika will ordain Jesus Guerrero Rodriguez, Ray Powell, and Scott Russell to …

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Knoxville Catholic High School is accepting applications for the 2014-15 school year. Visit www.knoxvillecatholic.com/admissions/apply to access the online application. All applications and supporting documents are due by Friday, Feb. 14. Sister Mary Timothea Elliott, RSM, director of the diocesan Office of Christian Formation, will present the third of three conferences …

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Knoxville Catholic High School is accepting applications for the 2014-15 school year and registering students for the placement test. Visit www.knoxvillecatholic.com/admissions/apply to access the online application. All applications and supporting documents are due by Friday, Feb. 14. To register for the placement test, contact Nichole Pfohl, dean of admissions, at …

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A Beginning Experience weekend for separated, divorced, or widowed Catholics is scheduled for Oct. 4-6 at the Christ Prince of Peace Retreat Center in Benton. The weekend is intended for individuals who wish to find peace and renewed hope with the support of the Catholic Church. The cost is $175. …

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Immaculate Conception Church has been designated the first of 11 pilgrimage stops in the Smoky Mountain Deanery in observance of the 25th anniversary of the diocese. Bishop Richard F. Stika will preside at the 11:30 a.m. Mass at IC on Sunday, Oct. 6. The faithful attending the Masses will receive …

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Openings are available in a spiritual-direction group led by Dr. Barbara Haning, an experienced group facilitator and spiritual director. Participants will focus on discerning and articulating God’s presence in their daily lives. The group meets monthly and is intended for those willing to meet the expectations and commitments involved in …

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The next Cursillo Encuentro will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, July 13, at St. Thomas the Apostle Church in Lenoir City. For more information, contact Lois Schering at schering4@aol.com. Slots are available for the fourth annual Common Good Golf Classic to benefit Catholic Charities on Monday, …

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A Mass and Sending of the Neophytes ceremony will take place at 4 p.m. Sunday, May 5, at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart. Bishop Richard F. Stika will preside. All new Catholics, sponsors, and family members are invited to attend. A reception will follow in the Chancery. Contact Sister Timothea …