Describing the Church’s new leader as a man of peace and prayer, Bishop Richard F. Stika spoke March 13 to the Knoxville media soon after Pope Francis was introduced to the world. Just as Pope Benedict XVI’s resignation was surprising, so was the relatively quick election of Cardinal Jorge Mario …
Knights Council 6099 awards $5,625 to pro-life organizations
Knights of Columbus Council 6099 in Chattanooga held its Pro-Life Barbecue on Sept. 27 to honor and celebrate several area pro-life organizations and hand out donation checks totaling $5,625. The annual event, directed by council member Tim Bodnar, recognized the work of Choices Pregnancy Resource Center, which offers pregnancy testing, ultrasounds, and counseling services; the Ladies of Charity, which operates a local thrift store and serves needy individuals and families; the Orange Grove Center, which provides services for children and adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities; Signal Centers, serving those with disabilities, providing early-childhood education and fostering self-sufficiency; Special Olympics; and the Dream League, a baseball league for players with physical and/or mental challenges that promotes teamwork, good sportsmanship, and a fun, inclusive environment. “This is the culmination of a yearlong series of fundraising events,” Mr. Bodnar said. “It starts with our annual Super Bowl pork-loin sale, which sold out... Read more →