Youth inspired by science of STAR EX program

Those attending camp at St. John Neumann learn about astronomy, rocketry, robotics, and more By Bill Brewer As a young girl, Tara Cotten loved to recite the nursery rhyme “Twinkle, twinkle, little star, how I wonder what you are!” Now, Dr. Tara Cotten, a professor with a Ph.D. in astronomy …

ESM Sister travels to Kenya for General Chapter

Sr. Elizabeth Wanyoike chosen as delegate for congregation’s meeting By Gabrielle Nolan On Nov. 5, Sister Elizabeth Wanyoike of the Missionary Congregation of the Evangelizing Sisters of Mary traveled to Kenya as a delegate for the Seventh General Chapter of her congregation. Sister Elizabeth is the adult faith formation coordinator …

Chastity speaker visits diocese for family event

Jason Evert gives talks at St. John Neumann Church in Farragut on purity, gender, and sexuality     By Gabrielle Nolan Chastity speaker Jason Evert led a family-based event Oct. 22 at St. John Neumann Church in Farragut, where 300 youths and adults gathered for his presentations on purity, gender, and …

Communion and Liberation

Diocesan chapter of ecclesial movement getting underway at St. John Neumann By Bill Brewer The Diocese of Knoxville is now home to a new lay ministry that traces its roots to Italy and whose mission is to form its members as adults in the Christian faith who seek Jesus Christ …

Joseph Anthony Thie

Joseph (Joe) Anthony Thie, Ph.D., peacefully passed away May 23 at Parkwest Medical Center in Knoxville. Dr. Thie, age 95, lived a successful life in his career as an internationally known nuclear physicist and in his positive example of character, humility, faith, and humanity. Preceding Dr. Thie in death were …

Martha Anne Otero

Martha Anne Otero, LMSW, age 67, of Concord Farragut, passed away on Jan. 6. Mrs. Otero was a social worker, program director, educator, an advocate for young children and young women, a devout Catholic, a volunteer, a devoted wife, wonderful mother, and a grandmother adored by her two granddaughters. Mrs. …

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Neighbors helping neighbors

St. John Neumann Parish participates in Habitat for Humanity building project By Gabrielle Nolan People say home is where the heart is, and a lot of heart went into a Habitat for Humanity build co-sponsored by St. John Neumann Parish in Farragut. The project, which involved about 10 parish volunteers, …

St. John Neumann Knights donate $7,777 to Special Olympics team

Special Olympics Tennessee recently received checks totaling $7,777 that were from the St. John Neumann Parish Ted H. Denning Jr. Knights of Columbus Council 8781 fundraising efforts. The “Lucky 7s” contribution supported the Hawkins County Unified flag football team so that it could participate in the quadrennial Special Olympics USA …

Speaker Melissa Foley leads Lenten talk, prayer for women at St. John Neumann

Speaker Melissa Foley leads Lenten talk, prayer for women at St. John Neumann By Gabrielle Nolan “Am I worth dying for?” Women of the diocese were presented with this question at a Lenten evening of reflection at St. John Neumann Church in Farragut on Mar. 31. Nearly 100 women gathered …

Ruth Cody Demers passes away at the age of 81

A funeral Mass was held at St. John Neumann Church on Dec. 4 for Ruth Cody Demers, who passed away peacefully on Nov. 27 at age 81 after a long battle with Alzheimer’s disease. Burial at Pleasant Forest Cemetery followed the Mass. Mrs. Demers was born in 1940 in Brockton, …

Taylor Breeden, Mary Donahue earn the highest award in American Heritage Girls

Taylor Breeden and Mary Donahue, members of American Heritage Girls Troop TN0413 at St. John Neumann Parish in Farragut, received the Stars & Stripes Award on Nov. 7 during a ceremony at St. John Neumann School. The Stars & Stripes Award is the highest recognition available to an American Heritage …

Local Knights carry on food-delivery ministry

The far-reaching legacy of St. John Neumann parishioner Ted H. Denning Jr. continues By Gabrielle Nolan If you ever wondered if one person could make a difference in the world, the answer is yes. I would like to introduce you to a man named Ted Denning. His impact was far-reaching …