Seftons receive papal knighthood

Bishop Stika nominates St. John Neumann couple for induction into the Order of St. Gregory the Great; Pope Francis approves the recommendation By Dan McWilliams Alan and Sally Sefton said they felt stunned as they became the first people in the Diocese of Knoxville to be inducted into the Order …

Giving a lift to those who need it

St. Vincent de Paul Society’s bus pass program is having an impact on community The St. Vincent de Paul Society at St. John Neumann Parish is making an impact. If you don’t believe it, just ask Knox County Judge Chuck Cerny and Knox County probation officer Jack Dennis. The Vincentian …

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Caring for the Caregivers

St. John Neumann physician turns devastating diagnosis into a lay ministry By Bill Brewer Photography by Stephanie Richer St. John Neumann Parish is embracing a unique ministry that its members hope will grow to other parishes in the Diocese of Knoxville. Given the rising need, the chance of that happening …

‘Tiny Saints’ are living their faith at SJN

By Jessica Tarentino and Richard Tabler The Society of St. Vincent de Paul Conference at St. John Neumann Parish in Farragut now has a group of student affiliate members from St. John Neumann Church and School. These students joined together with the goal of helping the needy and vulnerable in …

Seminarian Christopher Floersh ordained into transitional diaconate

Path to priesthood influenced by Msgr. Garrity, who aided priest-to-be at a traffic accident more than 20 years ago By Dan McWilliams Christopher Floersh received a special birthday present May 14 at his home church of St. John Neumann in Farragut: he was ordained into the transitional diaconate for the …

Parishioners active in annual HoLa Festival

The Diocese of Knoxville was well represented Oct. 6 at the annual HoLa Festival, where the smiles of participants and visitors brought light and warmth to downtown Knoxville. The HoLa Festival was organized by Hora Latina, a local organization whose mission is to promote Hispanic culture in East Tennessee. The …

Parish notes: Cumberland Mountain Deanery

St. Francis of Assisi, Fairfield Glade St. Francis of Assisi Parish in Fairfield Glade will have a blessing of firefighters and EMS personnel at the 10 a.m. Mass on Sunday, Sept. 9. The Council of Catholic Women’s first meeting will be held following the 8 a.m. Mass on Wednesday, Sept. …