Joy comes from being the hands, the face and the heart of Christ to others Have you ever been asked, “What’s on your bucket list?” For those not familiar with the phrase, it is a list of things that a person wants to do before he or she dies. For …
Catholic Education Trust Fund marks 10 years of assisting schools
Diocese of Knoxville program provides critical funding for parishes, schools to improve religious education At St. Stephen in Chattanooga, the parish is seeing growth in the number of registered families. That’s a good situation for a Catholic church to be in. But it also can present a problem. Limited parish …
Diocese of Knoxville’s Lenten season begins with 40 Days for Life
Vigil will be held in front of East Knoxville Planned Parenthood facility Feb. 18-March 29; parishioners urged to take part As issues concerning the sanctity of life and protection of the unborn take center stage in Tennessee following the passage of Amendment 1 and the start of the legislative session, …
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Charism is at the heart of Religious Sisters of Mercy of Alma
Diocesan schools, health care, social services benefit from the Catholic order’s ministries By Sherrie Shuler On a bitterly cold evening in January, I pull into the driveway of the Convent of St. Richard in a West Knoxville neighborhood and approach a rather unpretentious entry. The moment I reach for the …
Pope Francis celebrates Mass for 6 million during Philippine trip
MANILA, Philippines — Pope Francis told a crowd of an estimated 6 million gathered in a Manila park to protect the family “against insidious attacks and programs contrary to all that we hold true and sacred, all that is most beautiful and noble in our culture.” The pope’s homily at …
Pope Francis may add New York, Washington, D.C., to U.S. visit
VATICAN CITY — The Vatican secretary of state said he expects Pope Francis to visit New York City and Washington, D.C., during his September trip to the United States. Cardinal Pietro Parolin, who as secretary of state is considered the highest Vatican official under the pope, spoke to reporters Jan. …
Diocese names Atlanta HR exec as new director of human resources
An Atlanta human resources manager has been appointed director of human resources for the Diocese of Knoxville. Jennifer Mills, who joined the diocese Jan. 20, will be responsible for providing overall human resource management and proactive, on-site guidance, assistance and training to parishes, schools, and agencies to promote compliance with …
Conversation with the Cardinals to feature Dolan, Rigali, Levada
Tickets now on sale for once-in-a-lifetime evening with world-renowned Church leaders Nearly 200 years of Catholic leadership will be on stage when the Diocese of Knoxville presents A Conversation with the Cardinals on April 18 from 7-9 p.m. at the Tennessee Theatre. New York Archbishop Cardinal Timothy Dolan, Cardinal Justin …
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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 …
Parish notes: Chattanooga Deanery
Our Lady of Perpetual Help, Chattanooga OLPH School is accepting applications for the 2015-16 school year for grades pre-K through eight. For more information, contact Teresa Hennen, director of admissions, at 423-698-3274 or teresahennen@catholicweb.com. St. Jude, Chattanooga St. Jude School is accepting applications for grades PK3 through 8 for the …
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ChattiGras 2015 is scheduled for 7 p.m. Saturday, Feb. 14, at the Chattanooga Convention Center. The evening will include dinner, dancing to music from the Love, Peace, and Happiness band, a casino, and a silent auction. Tickets are $75. Sponsors and auction donors are needed. Proceeds from the dinner will …
St. Thérèse holds 25th annual Three Kings Feast
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish in Cleveland held its 25th annual Three Kings Feast on Dec. 6, an event where parishioners celebrated and hosted community members to share gifts of time, spirit, and talents. The event attendance has more than doubled over the years when 300 guests were first served …
