We are asked to nurture gentle servants of the Gospel By Bishop Mark Beckman The Second Vatican Council speaks of conscience as the “most secret core” and “sanctuary” of the person, where we are al…| East Tennessee Catholic
The faith-based event offers fun for about 60 special-needs individuals and family members By Bee Goodman On Aug. 2, St. John Neumann Parish in Farragut hosted A Very Special Day with the Bishop. T…| East Tennessee Catholic
Bishop Beckman celebrates the 10th anniversary of Laudato Si’ By Emily Booker One of Pope Francis’ enduring legacies will be his focus on care for creation, wise stewardship of resources, and uphol…| East Tennessee Catholic
Imagine when life was simpler and being together was divine By Bishop Mark Beckman Imagine a time when life was uncluttered and we rested with the Lord awhile. In our busy, fast-paced world, we all…| East Tennessee Catholic
Bishop Beckman ordains Renzo Alvarado, A.J. Houston to the priesthood By Dan McWilliams The presbyterate in East Tennessee grew by two on June 7 after Bishop Mark Beckman ordained Deacons A.J. Hous…| 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
Bishop Beckman meets with press to discuss Pope Francis’ enduring papacy By Maggie Parsons Pope Francis, known for being the people’s pope and for his pastoral care of God’s creation, kept to his m…| East Tennessee Catholic
Practical thoughts on celebrating the Lenten season that is upon us By Bishop Mark Beckman Lent is the time each year when we are immersed more deeply in the mystery of Jesus Christ. During the cou…| 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
Pontificals symbolize the key elements of a bishop’s office By Dan McWilliams With his ordination as the Diocese of Knoxville’s fourth shepherd come several important symbols of his new office for …| East Tennessee Catholic
Bishop Mark Beckman shares stories of his youth, family, and vocation By Gabrielle Nolan In the 1800s, German immigrants fashioned oak high altars and made the clay bricks that stacked to form the …| East Tennessee Catholic
