George Henry Krebs Sr., 92, of Clinton passed away Sept. 22 at Canterfield of Oak Ridge with his beloved wife Shirley “Tootie” at his side. Mr. Krebs was born in Newport, Ky., to the late George L. and Julia J. Strategier Krebs. He met his wife, Tootie, as a second-grader …
East Tennessee parishes commemorate Veterans Day
By Bill Brewer Parishes across the Diocese of Knoxville participated in Veterans Day observances the week of Nov. 11, with congregations recognizing those now and once serving in the military as well as remembering veterans who have died. Bishop Richard F. Stika celebrated Mass at St. Therese Church in Clinton …
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Father Julius Abuh presides at his silver-jubilee Mass
St. Therese and St. Joseph parishioners fill the Clinton church to help their pastor celebrate 25 years of priesthood By Dan McWilliams Parishioners of St. Therese in Clinton and St. Joseph in Norris packed the Clinton church July 22 to help their pastor, Father Julius Abuh, celebrate his 25th anniversary …
St. Therese in Clinton hosting a parish Lenten mission featuring speaker Carlos Taja
St. Therese Parish in Clinton is hosting a Lenten mission titled “Returning to God With All of One’s Heart.” The mission will take place from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, March 11, at the church. It includes lunch in the church hall. For lunch purposes, call the St. Therese …
St. Therese, St. Joseph ministries come to aid of Africa orphanage
Clinton, Norris parishes raise funds for vehicles to serve Father Abuh’s home diocese in Nigeria The East Tennessee Catholic Father Julius Abuh is familiar with roads – the ones well-traveled, and the ones less taken. Ministering to parishioners at St. Therese Parish in Clinton and St. Joseph Parish in Norris, …
End of an era at St. Therese as Sister Yvette steps down
St. Therese Church in Clinton has grown from a small mission to an established parish since its founding in 1971. And for the past 39 years, Sister Mary Yvette Gillen, RSM, has faithfully served the parishioners and priests of St. Therese as the church has expanded. May marked the end …
End of an era for Sister Yvette and St. Therese Church
St. Therese Church in Clinton has grown from a small mission to an established parish since its founding in 1971; and for the past 38 years, Sister Mary Yvette Gillen, RSM, has faithfully served the parishioners and priests of St. Therese as the church has expanded. May 2013 marks 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. …
