St. Henry Council 8860 of the Knights of Columbus in Rogersville honored the Marcelo family as family of the quarter July 26 after Mass at St. Henry Church. Each quarter, the council recognizes a family for their tight-knit commitment, attendance at Mass, significant contribution to the parish and church community, …
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Retreating to Rogersville
Hawkins County is a welcoming host to Tennessee Knights of Columbus leaders and their strategic planning weekend By Bill Brewer Rome has an ambassador from Africa in Rogersville and Sneedville, and he is promoting the Catholic faith across the four corners of Hawkins and Hancock counties. Father Bartholomew Okere is …
Who’s Zooming who?
Tennessee Knights of Columbus hold a virtual state convention, reduce meeting time from three days to three hours By Andy Telli Because of the social distancing restrictions caused by the coronavirus pandemic, the state convention of the Tennessee Knights of Columbus was boiled down from its typical three days to …
Knights purchase ultrasound for crisis pregnancy center
St. Stephen Council 6099 raises funds for Choices East equipment aimed at saving lives By Janice Fritz Ryken Thanks to God’s providence and a lot of spaghetti dinners, expectant mothers in Chattanooga can now see clear ultrasound images of their unborn babies after the St. Stephen Parish Knights of Columbus …
Knights of Columbus unveil new initiation ceremony for members
Degree services to be open to public for first time By Andy Telli After 142 years, the Knights of Columbus are pulling down a veil of secrecy that has surrounded their initiation ceremonies in an effort to better showcase the order’s core principles and its drive to help Catholic men …
Fairfield Glade Knights collect hundreds of items in ‘warm clothing’ drive
Recently, Council 16088 of the Knights of Columbus at St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade conducted a drive to accumulate warm clothing for the Crab Orchard Care Center. Donations were gathered at St. Francis of Assisi Church before and after each of three Masses one weekend. Announcements of …
A Knights of Columbus homecoming
Immaculate Conception Parish welcomes back Michael McCusker, new state deputy for the Knights By Bill Brewer There was a homecoming on July 26 for Michael McCusker. As the new state deputy of the Tennessee Knights of Columbus took his place at the lectern inside Immaculate Conception Church, he surveyed the …
Knights of Columbus get new look after 79 years
Traditional regalia phased out July 1 in favor of blazer, tie, slacks, and beret; swords can stay By Mickey Conlon/Catholic News Service A long-standing tradition ends this summer as the Knights of Columbus discard the ceremonial capes and plumed chapeaus of its fourth-degree members. July 1 marked the end of …
Knights Cup features lacrosse action aplenty
By Dan McWilliams There was no shortage of lacrosse action in late April at Knoxville Catholic High School’s Blaine Stadium, and proceeds benefited Catholic Charities of East Tennessee. “The expanded three-day Knights Cup Lacrosse Tournament, held April 25-27 at KCHS, was clearly the most successful of the 16 athletic events …
Knights of Columbus elect Michael McCusker as next State Deputy
Former Immaculate Conception parishioner to succeed Tracy Staller of Holy Family Parish in Seymour By Andy Telli/Tennessee Register Michael McCusker followed the example of his grandfather and his fellow parishioners at Immaculate Conception Church in Knoxville into the Knights of Columbus. “They were always a presence,” Mr. McCusker said of …
Incorrupt heart of St. John Vianney to be in Diocese of Knoxville
The incorrupt heart of St. John (Jean) Vianney, a major relic of the patron saint of parish priests, is coming to the Diocese of Knoxville on May 23 as part of its pilgrimage to the United States. The Knights of Columbus, who are entrusted with the relic on its national …
Twenty-eighth Crossville Oktoberfest set Oct. 19-20
By Rita M. Reali Circle Oct. 19 and 20 on your calendar. It’s time for Crossville Oktoberfest. Hosted by Knights of Columbus Council 8152, the 28th annual event takes place that Friday and Saturday at the K of C grounds, 2892 Highway 70 East, three miles from downtown Crossville. Featuring …
