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Father Appiah’s ‘lei’ ministry

Diocesan priest and military chaplain marks 25th anniversary of ordination By Bill Brewer Father John Appiah is a priest on a mission, and he’s happy to share that duty with anyone, whether he’s in Hawaii or Turkey. The Diocese of Knoxville priest who is on assignment with the U.S. armed …

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Serving where the need is

Military service is a second calling for these Diocese of Knoxville priests By Bill Brewer Photography by Stephanie Richer Father Patrick Brownell and Father John Appiah speak highly — and reverently — about Diocese of Knoxville priests who have gone before them. Father Joe Brando, Father Frank Brett, and Monsignor …

Diocesan evangelization extends far beyond East Tennessee

Father John Appiah is leading efforts to bring health care, education to his native Ghana By Bill Brewer Evangelization in the Diocese of Knoxville extends far beyond the boundaries of East Tennessee. The care, concern, generosity, and overall ministry of diocesan clergy, religious, and laity is seen in East Tennessee’s …

KCHS students enthrone the Sacred Heart of Jesus

The Sacred Heart of Jesus is more present and alive at Knoxville Catholic High School after students at the school led an Enthronement ceremony and Mass April 18 at All Saints Church. The Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus began with sophomore Morgan Briggs, who gave a presentation on …

On a mission: Father Appiah brings medical care to Ghana homeland

Father John Appiah can add medical missionary to his resume. The associate pastor at All Saints Church has completed his third medical mission trip to Ghana and already is planning a fourth mission. Father Appiah led the most recent mission trip Aug. 5-9 to East Africa, where he and a …

On a mission: Father Appiah brings medical care to Ghana

Father John Appiah can add medical missionary to his resume. The associate pastor at All Saints Church has completed his third medical mission trip to Ghana and already is planning a fourth mission. Father Appiah led the most recent mission trip Aug. 5-9, where he and a medical mission team …