Youth Mass participants bring ‘vibrancy and energy’

Awards are presented, and the new Diocesan Youth Ministry Advisory Council members are commissioned By Bill Brewer “Do not be afraid” is the message Diocese of Knoxville teen leaders received Oct. 28 when they gathered at St. Albert the Great Church for the annual diocesan Youth Mass. However, Mass celebrant …

Pastoral Juvenil Hispana ministry aims to engage youth

Program leader believes dialogue, diversity can engage and unite young people in the Diocese of Knoxville By Emily Booker A common question in the Church today is “How do we reach young people?” With more young people leaving the Church or growing up without religion, connecting with the next generation …

In a texting world, youth urged to have ‘subtext of love’

Nearly 200 high school students and adults attend the annual Youth Mass, where many receive honors for their service By Bill Brewer Diocese of Knoxville youth are getting schooled on how to get engaged. OK, not that kind of engaged. We’re talking about more one-on-one engagement with others and less …