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“Remember me . . .” These words recorded in the Gospel of St. Luke (23:42) begin the last prayer of a condemned and dying man—the Good Thief. Addressed to Jesus, who was crucified next to him on Calvary, ... more

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“For those in high school or college, I will tell you that a vocation to religious life, a vocation to the priesthood, a vocation to the diaconate, is a wonderful life of service. It’s not always easy, but it’s a beautiful response to God when he says to someone, ‘Come and follow me. Don’t be afraid. I will be with you always, to the end of time.’”

—Bishop Richard F. Stika

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New sisters’ convent is dedicated
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New sisters’ convent is dedicated

Archbishop Kurtz decries Prop. 8 ruling

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Bishop Stika’s April 15 press conference

by admin - April 16, 2010
Listen to the press conference Bishop Stika hosted at the Chancery on April 15. The sound file includes the bishop’s statement explaining how the Diocese of Knoxville is responding to an abuse allegation against Father Bill Casey as well as the question-and-answer sessions with reporters afterward. ...more
The East Tennessee Catholic news
Sunday, August 22, 2010

Agencies struggle to help Pakistani flood victims

BANGALORE, India (CNS)—Church charities in Pakistan stepped up their efforts Aug. 12 to distribute vitally needed relief supplies to some of the millions of people affected by the worst flood in the South Asian nation’s history....more

ENDOW courses spread teaching of Church, popes

On Saturday, Sept. 11, East Tennessee women will have the chance to learn more about ENDOW, a highly acclaimed program born in the Denver Archdiocese for the purpose of spreading John Paul II and the Church’s teachings on the dignity of women....more

Blogging priest wins ‘best of the web’ recognition

By Mary C. Weaver Lenoir City priest Father Christian Mathis received an unexpected honor with the publication of the Aug. 15 issue of Our Sunday Visitor. The national Catholic weekly newspaper named his blog, Blessed Is the Kingdom, as among “the very best of the Catholic web” in its annual internet guide. The blog may be [...]...more

Seminarians visit bishop’s hometown

Diocesan seminarians saw the sights in St. Louis this month with one of the best tour guides they could have had: their own bishop....more
Event Calendar

Called by Name vocations promotion event

September 5, 2010
12:00 am - 12:00 am
All diocesan parishes

Vocations-promotion event for all parishes in the Diocese of Knoxville.

Father David Carter: 865-584-3307 dcarter@dioknox.org or more info

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