By Bill Brewer Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre presided at a Vespers service in which the Diocese of Knoxville’s deacons renewed their diaconal vows. The service was held on Feb. 22, the feast of the Chair of St. Peter the Apostle, in Cathedral Hall on the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus campus. The deacons were joined by their wives, who also renewed their pledge of support before Archbishop Fabre. Joining the permanent deacons for the service were several candidates in the next class preparing for the permanent diaconate. Assisting Archbishop Fabre in leading the service was Deacon Jim Bello, who assists in leading the Diocese of Knoxville Office of the Diaconate and Deacon Formation. Deacon Bello shared that Archbishop Fabre inquired about a gathering where he could meet the diocese’s deacons. “He asked if there was anything on the schedule for deacons and their wives where I could... Read more →