Celebrating life in all its ages, stages, and conditions

Tennessee Right to Life recognizes women who have overcome obstacles to live their very best lives By Bill Brewer Life, in all its ages, stages, and conditions was praised on Oct. 15 when some 350 pro-life supporters gathered for the Celebrate Life Banquet sponsored by the Knox County chapter of …

 Pro-life East Tennesseans to mark 40 Days for Life in September

Prayer vigil returning to diocese after two-year hiatus; volunteer groups and individuals asked to take part            By Bill Brewer After a two-year absence, 40 Days for Life is returning to the Diocese of Knoxville in September. The announcement was made by Paul Simoneau and Lisa Morris, who coordinate pro-life …

Abby Johnson film arrives Unplanned in Diocese of Knoxville

Catholic protagonist of popular book and movie delivers pro-life message at St. Mary Church in Athens         By Emily Booker The movie Unplanned made an unscheduled appearance at Athens’ movie theater this spring. And it was a one-night sensation when the film’s real-life champion, pro-life author and speaker Abby Johnson, brought …

Human Life Protection Act becomes state law after much debate

Gov. Bill Lee on May 10 signed the Human Life Protection Act into law, which poises the state to immediately restore protective pro-life statutes in the event the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision making abortion legal in every state is reversed. The new law marks a shift in pro-life …

State bishops back Human Life Protection Act

But legislators pass ‘heartbeat’ abortion ban despite misgivings expressed by bishops, Tennessee Right to Life By Dan McWilliams The state House of Representatives passed a “heartbeat” abortion ban March 7 despite the concerns expressed by the Tennessee state bishops and Tennessee Right to Life that it would not pass legal …

Knoxville March for Life takes a different route in 2018

Threat of protests from fringe groups forces annual event indoors; overflow crowd of pro-life supporters turns out By Bill Brewer The 43rd annual March for Life took a different route this year to mark the anniversary of the 1973 Roe v. Wade Supreme Court decision on abortion. East Tennessee Catholics …

Hundreds take part in Knoxville March for Life

Pro-life community joins together in support of women and their unborn children By Bill Brewer Women, men, and children of all walks of faith joined together Jan. 22 to pray for an end to abortion and show solidarity to mark the 44th anniversary of the Roe v. Wade Supreme Court …

Diocesan contingent braves blizzard to attend national March for Life

Weather doesn’t deter pro-life supporters, including presidential candidate Carly Fiorina, from Washington rally By Jim Wogan When Kari Lopez heard the weather forecast, she didn’t waver. After months of planning to attend the annual March for Life in Washington, D.C., Kari wasn’t about to let a little snow get in …

Our Lady of Fatima Parish hosts Blount County celebration of life

Ecumenical service held as nation prepared to mark the 43rd anniversary of landmark Roe v. Wade decision By Bill Brewer Pro-life supporters from Blount County gathered at Our Lady of Fatima Church in Alcoa Jan. 12 for a celebration of life and remembrance service as the nation prepared to mark …

East Tennessee Catholics march for life

Pro-life faithful join for prayer service at World’s Fair Park, march to Fort Sanders abortion clinic             By Dan McWilliams Hundreds of pro-life supporters, including many East Tennessee Catholics, turned out for a prayer service and the annual March for Life sponsored by the Knox County chapter of Tennessee Right …

Pastor Cecil Clark to speak at Holy Trinity vigil

Pastor Cecil Clark, minister of True Vine Baptist Church in Knoxville, will be the featured speaker at an Ecumenical Candlelight Vigil at 4 p.m. Sunday, Jan. 24 (sleet or snow date Jan. 31), at Holy Trinity Church in Jefferson City. Along with Pastor Clark, pastors associated with the Jefferson County …