Father Jim Haley celebrates golden jubilee

The Paulist priest returns to Immaculate Conception Church for an anniversary Mass ‘with a deep sense of gratitude’     By Dan McWilliams The Immaculate Conception community and parishioners from around the United States and Canada all came together May 3 to wish Father Jim Haley, CSP, a happy 50th anniversary in …

Miracle linked to Paulist Father Isaac Hecker reported in Knoxville

Bishop Stika signs decree launching formal inquiry into matter as first step toward Vatican investigation By Jim Wogan Bishop Richard F. Stika has officially launched an inquiry into whether a miracle has occurred in the Diocese of Knoxville, a move that could strengthen the case for sainthood for a Catholic …

Father Andrews elected Paulist president

The Paulist Fathers have announced that Father Eric Andrews, CSP, former pastor of Blessed John XXIII Catholic Center on the University of Tennessee campus, has been elected the next president of the New York–based priest community. The Paulists are a Society of Apostolic Life and elect a president who serves …

Former John XXIII priest passes away

SAN FRANCISCO—Father Peter Gerard Shea, CSP, who formerly served at Blessed John XXIII Parish in Knoxville, died Sept. 23 in San Francisco. A funeral Mass was held Sept. 27 at Old St. Mary’s Cathedral in San Francisco. A funeral Mass also was celebrated Sept. 29 at St. Thomas the Apostle …