By Allison DiGennaro “It is easy to delegate charity to others, yet the calling of every Christian is to become personally involved.” These are convicting words from Pope Francis, written on June 13, 2023, on the memorial of St. Anthony of Padua, patron of the poor. Pope Francis continued to ...| East Tennessee Catholic
Sts. Peter and Paul parishioners celebrate four special dates By Claire Collins On June 28, clergy, staff, and parishioners of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga gathered to honor a special intersection of anniversaries, well wishes, and celebrations. Father David Carter, rector of the basilica, shared his ...| East Tennessee Catholic
By Bill Brewer Diocese of Knoxville schools are feeling the impact of state-funded, school-choice scholarships, which are affecting all 10 campuses from Chattanooga to the Tri-Cities. Diocesan scho…| East Tennessee Catholic
Bill Dunn works within the system to give students education freedom By Bill Brewer Bill Dunn was convinced that school choice was right for Tennessee education in the 1980s when he was a 4-H repre…| East Tennessee Catholic
Each year a new theme comes alive at Notre Dame Church in Greeneville for the annual vacation Bible school. This year the theme was “True North—Trusting Jesus in a Wild World.” Participants gathere…| East Tennessee Catholic
Fighting Irish alum Patrick Johnson of the Eagles helps 70 youngsters polish their football skills By Dan McWilliams NFL veteran Patrick Johnson, a 2017 graduate of Notre Dame High School in Chatta…| East Tennessee Catholic
Giving honor to Mary, the patroness, who has been with the school from the beginning By Gabrielle Nolan A statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was adorned with a crown of flowers at a special all-scho…| East Tennessee Catholic
The legislation was backed by Tennessee’s Catholic bishops, parents, and organizations By Bill Brewer School choice will soon be available to students in East Tennessee and across the state as the …| East Tennessee Catholic
Glenmary’s mission is to bring Catholic presence to rural areas of U.S. By Charlie Camosy OSV News While the word “mission” often calls to mind service in foreign countries, one group has focused f…| East Tennessee Catholic
Diocese of Knoxville’s new bishop has firm foundations in faith, love, family By Gabrielle Nolan Jimmy and Lois Beckman first met in the small town of Lawrenceburg, Tenn., on a blind date in 1960, …| East Tennessee Catholic
Vespers serves as beginning of Bishop Beckman’s East Tennessee mission By Bill Brewer Bishop Mark Beckman’s first homily at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus since his appointme…| East Tennessee Catholic
Many people, a lot of hours go into planning an ordination Mass By Emily Booker It takes a diocese to elevate a bishop. When guests stepped into the Knoxville Convention Center on July 26 for the o…| East Tennessee Catholic
The diocese holds a second round of listening sessions in March to collect more input for the final phase The East Tennessee Catholic The Diocese of Knoxville on April 5 submitted results from a se…| East Tennessee Catholic
Prioress General, congregation general officials selected at June meeting The East Tennessee Catholic During their General Chapter on June 18, the Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation elec…| East Tennessee Catholic
Newly ordained Father Danny Herman celebrates Mass of thanksgiving By Dan McWilliams St. Anthony of Padua Parish in Mountain City likely never saw such a sight as what presented itself June 9. The …| East Tennessee Catholic
