The world bids farewell to Mark Charles Pillon of Knoxville, who passed away on April 19 at the age of 64. Mr. Pillon leaves behind memories cherished by the community. He was predeceased by his pa…| East Tennessee Catholic
Calvin Dexter Lane of Sevierville passed away on May 1 at the age of 88. Mr. Lane was remembered at a memorial Mass celebrated by Father John Arthur Orr and concelebrated by Father John O’Neill at …| East Tennessee Catholic
Windy City native sees town abuzz as new favorite son begins papacy By Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey My heart is full as well as my belly as I find myself in my boyhood home trying to imagine how Pop…| East Tennessee Catholic
‘The Catholic Church in America is having a moment’ By Gabrielle Nolan Catholics around the world rejoiced and celebrated when white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on May 8, signi…| East Tennessee Catholic
By The East Tennessee Catholic The 2025 legislative session has ended in Nashville, but not before key legislation of impact and interest to the Catholic Church in Tennessee was addressed. A signif…| East Tennessee Catholic
Mary Seay, age 98, of Knoxville, passed away on April 30. Mrs. Seay was a member of St. Albert the Great Church and enjoyed swimming and playing tennis. Mrs. Seay is preceded in death by her loving…| East Tennessee Catholic
‘A love for the Eucharist leads to a growing appreciation of the sacrament of reconciliation’ By Father Randy Stice All the sacraments,” said the Second Vatican Council, “are bound up with the Euch…| East Tennessee Catholic
Bishop Beckman presides at memorial Mass for Pope Francis By Bill Brewer Pope Francis was remembered in memorial Masses held in churches throughout the Diocese of Knoxville in the days immediately …| East Tennessee Catholic
