Elevator project will allow charitable organization to open spacious second floor to public for office, meeting space By Bill Brewer One of Tom Shannon’s goals for the Ladies of Charity thrift store, food pantry, and donation center in Knoxville has been the installation of an elevator. In fact, the longtime …
Holy Ghost hosts Bishop Johnston for 25th ordination anniversary
Former Diocese of Knoxville priest and chancellor celebrates Mass with Bishop Stika, Cardinal Rigali By Dan McWilliams Bishop James Vann Johnston Jr. returned home June 30. The bishop, who for seven years has led the Diocese of Springfield–Cape Girardeau, Mo., celebrated Mass at Holy Ghost Parish in Knoxville to mark …
Old Holy Ghost Church to get new life through Home Campaign
Past remains vital to parish’s future as proceeds from fundraising effort go to restore original building By Jim Wogan Holy Ghost Church is one of East Tennessee’s most identifiable Catholic landmarks and is a vital place for worship and fellowship. For nearly 90 years, the massive limestone structure and its …
Annual Calvary Cemetery rosary set for Nov. 2
It is therefore a holy and wholesome thought to pray for the dead, that they may be loosed from sins. (2 Maccabees 12:46). By Father Ron Franco, CSP Here in the northern hemisphere, as the sun rises a little later each morning and sets a little earlier each afternoon, there …
Schola concert will celebrate Renaissance music
The Pope Benedict XVI Schola will present Come, Let’s Rejoice: A Celebration of English Renaissance Music, a concert of sacred choral music, at 2:30 p.m. Saturday, Oct. 18, at Holy Ghost Church in Knoxville. There is no charge for the program, but donations will be gratefully accepted to support the …
Funeral arrangements set for seminarian Jeff Emitt
Diocese of Knoxville seminarian Jeff Emitt passed away July 16 after a courageous battle against cancer. He was 61. Mr. Emitt was a longtime member of Holy Ghost Church, where he had played guitar for Sunday evening Masses. He was accepted into the seminary by Bishop Richard F. Stika in …
Father Orr successfully defends doctoral thesis
As the crowning moment of a highly successful residential fortnight for Maryvale Institute’s postgraduate research students, Father John Orr successfully defended his doctoral thesis at Maryvale in Birmingham, England, and is now set to become the first PhD graduate under the new partnership between the Institute and Liverpool Hope University. …
40-day vigil brings awareness to immigration reform
Parishioners across the Diocese of Knoxville are taking part in a 40-day vigil on immigration reform. The vigil, which is part of the United States Conference of Catholic Bishops’ Justice for Immigrants Campaign, began Aug. 15 and ends Sept. 23. The diocese is asking parishes, organizations and individuals to dedicate …
Parishioners re-enact Passion of Christ at churches
The Passion of Christ came to life on Holy Thursday and Good Friday as actors re-enacted Jesus’ last hours leading to his crucifixion in dramatic portrayals at Holy Ghost and All Saints churches. As it occurs in many Spanish-speaking countries, re-enactment of the Passion, or Living Stations of the Cross, …
Parish nurse given lifetime-achievement award
Letha Lehman, a registered nurse and retired parish nurse, received the Tennessee Nurses Association 2012 Lifetime Achievement Award on Oct. 19 in Franklin. Ms. Lehman is a parishioner of Holy Ghost in Knoxville. The award is granted to one retired nurse in the state who has demonstrated excellence and outstanding …
It’s the season of fall festivals
Crafts, games, entertainment, and, of course, food proved to be the perfect recipe for fund-raising fall festivals held in parishes across the diocese in September and October. Many parishes took advantage of the spectacular autumn weather and the fact the Tennessee’s football Vols were playing away at Mississippi State to …
Bless the beasts and the children
The beasts and children were indeed blessed Oct. 4 on the feast of St. Francis of Assisi, the beloved Catholic saint long associated with animals, as St. Joseph School celebrated its annual Blessing of the Animals. Led by Father John Orr, the school children listened to scripture, sang hymns, and …
