The Diocese of Knoxville’s 10 schools are off to a successful start as the 2013-14 school year begins, and school leaders are hoping for a successful response to the church’s second collection for tuition support during Masses Aug. 24-25. Bishop Richard F. Stika celebrated the opening Mass on Thursday at …
Staying true to your faith
UT-C students engage with Bishop Beckman at Mass, dinner By Maggie Parsons In continuing to share his gratitude with communities around the Diocese of Knoxville, Bishop Mark Beckman celebrated Mass at the University of Tennessee-Chattanooga Catholic Center on Sept. 10, preaching to the students about staying true to their faith while in college. FOCUS missionaries, the Catholic Council for the UT-C Catholic Center, and students in attendance for Mass were excited to be with Bishop Beckman, who joined them for a dinner afterward. Bishop Beckman’s visit encourages the students to stay connected to their diocese and lets them hear how the bishop cares for them in their faith journey. “They need support with each other, so finding friends who are part of the community and making sure to stay connected with those key friendships are important,” Bishop Beckman said. Those are key factors that can help college students stay strong... Read more →