AdvancED team evaluates all 10 schools, says they meet or exceed high standards By Bill Brewer The Diocese of Knoxville’s school system has been given two thumbs up for its accreditation efforts following a two-year evaluation process involving all 10 diocesan schools. A team of eight education evaluators with AdvancED, …
St. Jude School celebrates its 55th anniversary ’60s style
St. Jude School in Chattanooga recently celebrated its 55th anniversary with a variety of events that reflected the spirit of its founding in 1960. Superintendent Sister Mary Marta Abbott, RSM, joined the students for a Mass with school Mass songs from the 1960s. Students and teachers alike dressed for the …
Love offering: St. John Neumann students donate hair to aid cancer patients
“I want to donate my hair because I want to make a tribute to my grandma and my neighbor and all others who were diagnosed with cancer.” “I’m in fourth grade and I am donating my hair because I want to give it to people who don’t have any from …
Catholic Day on the Hill issues include school vouchers, immigration
NASHVILLE — School vouchers were a popular subject in meetings Bishop Richard F. Stika and Memphis Bishop J. Terry Steib, SVD, had with Gov. Bill Haslam and legislators at the 17th annual Catholic Day on the Hill in Nashville. Catholic Day on the Hill offers a chance for the faithful …
Catholic schools exhibit a flair for education
Catholic Schools Week in the Diocese of Knoxville showcased the talents of students, faculty and parents who exhibited flairs in a variety of areas—from singing, dancing and playing instruments, to fashion design, cooking and even stand-up comedy. And there were volleyball, basketball and dodge ball feats thrown in for good …
KCHS students enthrone the Sacred Heart of Jesus
The Sacred Heart of Jesus is more present and alive at Knoxville Catholic High School after students at the school led an Enthronement ceremony and Mass April 18 at All Saints Church. The Enthronement of the Sacred Heart of Jesus began with sophomore Morgan Briggs, who gave a presentation on …
In praise of modesty: Diocesan schools update dress code
Students, faculty get revised rules on appropriate attire; all eighth-graders to wear gowns at graduation “Your beauty should not come from outward adornment, such as braided hair and the wearing of gold jewelry and fine clothes. Instead, it should be that of your inner self, the unfading beauty of a …
