By Dan McWilliams and Sedonna Prater Nearly 300 teachers and administrators from East Tennessee Catholic schools took part in the annual Diocesan In-Service on Aug. 8 at Knoxville Catholic High School. Bishop Richard F. Stika began the program with a keynote address in the KCHS gym. The day fell on …
Basilica, Sevier churches, Catholic Charities see assignment changes
Bishop Richard F. Stika has announced several assignment changes for the Diocese of Knoxville in Chattanooga and Knoxville. Due to health concerns with Monsignor George Schmidt, pastor of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga since 1986, Bishop Stika has appointed Father David Carter parochial administrator of the …
Father Manning, 4 seminarians celebrate ordinations
Bishop Stika ordains 41st priest and transitional deacons in June for Diocese of Knoxville Father Christopher Manning called it a “very humbling experience” as he became the 41st priest ordained for service in the Diocese of Knoxville on June 1. Father Manning’s Mass, the sixth priestly ordination for Bishop Richard …
Father Manning becomes 41st priest ordained in diocese
Christopher Manning became the 41st priest ordained in the Diocese of Knoxville June 1 during an ordination Mass at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus. Bishop Richard F. Stika presided and concelebrants included cathedral rector Father David Boettner, vicar general Monsignor Xavier Mankel, Father Marty Zielinski of Mundelein …
