Hispanic Youth Ministry inspires with inaugural Diocesan Youth Day By John Mecklenborg The Diocese of Knoxville celebrated its inaugural Diocesan Hispanic Youth Day on Nov. 9 with an unforgettable night of spiritual connection and worship at St. John Neumann Church in Farragut. The event, guided by the inspiring motto ¿Qué …
St. John Neumann receives largest gift in its history, close to $4 million
St. John Neumann Church and School in Farragut were recently named as the beneficiaries of a historic gift in an anonymous donor’s estate plan. The commitment, with a current estimated value of close to $4 million, will be the largest gift in the history of the parish and school when …
Celebrating St. Vincent de Paul
SVDP conferences in the diocese gather for spiritual renewal festival By The East Tennessee Catholic The feast of St. Vincent de Paul was commemorated on Sept. 28 when Society of St. Vincent de Paul conferences from around the Diocese of Knoxville gathered for a festival at St. John Neumann Church …
Diocese mourns loss of deacons
The diaconate’s Mike Gouge, Ben Johnston served parishes in Farragut, Knoxville The East Tennessee Catholic After years of service to God and His Church in East Tennessee, the Diocese of Knoxville is mourning the deaths of two longtime permanent deacons—Mike Gouge and Ben Johnston—who served their parishes with faith and …
Kenneth J. Aken
Kenneth Joseph Aken, born June 13, 1938, died peacefully at home in Knoxville on Sept. 24 surrounded by family. Mr. Aken is preceded in death by his mother, Anastasia; father, Kenneth Frederick; sister, Debbie Eggleston; brother-in-law, Daniel Eggleston; sister, Mary Leatha Aken; brother-in-law, Stien Ohrtrom; and daughter, Ellen Marie Aken. …
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Joyce Erdman Patten
Joyce Erdman Patten of Knoxville, affectionately known as Mame to all, passed away on Sept. 7. She was 88. Mrs. Patten, formerly of Charlotte, N.C., grew up in Cincinnati and was a graduate of St. Ursula Academy. She earned a bachelor’s degree in business from Miami University in Oxford, Ohio. …
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Seven Sisters Apostolate is praying for priests
Lay ministry dedicated to vocations is looking to expand its prayer group By Claire Collins Yvonne Kidder, a parishioner of St. John Neumann in Farragut, hopes to encourage other women to join her in praying for the priests of the Diocese of Knoxville through a national organization called the Seven …
Walking with Purpose speaker leads evening of reflection
Catholic blogger helps celebrate women’s ministry at St. John Neumann Parish By Gabrielle Nolan Laura Phelps, a blogger and speaker with the women’s ministry Walking with Purpose, recently visited the Diocese of Knoxville for a Lenten evening of reflection at St. John Neumann Parish. Hosted by Regnum Christi, the evening …
St. John Neumann parishioner hailed as a first-responder hero
Officer Kyle Botica’s fast action saves man’s life, helps prevent traffic incident from being a tragedy By Bill Brewer Sometimes the road less traveled really does make all the difference. Just ask Kyle Botica. The University of Tennessee Police Department officer has been saluted as a hero for saving a …
Matthew Donahue ordained to the transitional diaconate
Bishop Stika elevates the seminarian to holy orders, calling him a ‘gift from God’ for the diocese By Dan McWilliams As Bishop Richard F. Stika said in his homily, the name Matthew means “gift from God,” and he added that’s what the Diocese of Knoxville is receiving in newly …
St. John Neumann Parish hosting presentation on Africa mission work
The St. Francis and Clare Fraternity for the Secular Franciscans is sponsoring a presentation on mission work in Africa called “To the Nations” on Sunday, March 19, 1 p.m. to 3:30 p.m., at St. John Neumann Church in Farragut in the Elizabeth Ann Seton Room. Missionary Stephen H. Smith, OFS, …
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Father Joe Campbell remembered as diocese’s ‘gentle giant’
Bishop Stika, Father Harvey lead funeral Mass for pastor of St. Henry, St. James the Apostle parishes By Bill Brewer A wrestler, football player, retail manager, woodworker, and boater who was a bit of an intimidating rebel, Father Joe Campbell also was a gentle giant of a teacher and pastor. …
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