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Chrism Mass: ‘What a wonderful night this is’
Monday, April 30th, 2012 Every seat was filled in Sacred Heart Cathedral on April 3 as Bishop Richard F. Stika celebrated his fourth chrism Mass as the Diocese of Knoxville’s shepherd.... more
Paraclete now part of Diocese of Knoxville
Monday, April 30th, 2012 The Paraclete, a staple for Catholics across the diocese for books and gifts, is now part of the Diocese of Knoxville.... more
St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish turns 50 — and is growing
Monday, April 30th, 2012 Calling it “a great joy to be here today as we celebrate 50 years of this house of God,” Bishop Richard F. Stika presided at the golden anniversary Mass on March 25 for St. Thérèse of Lisieux Parish in Cleveland.... more
Passion of Christ reenacted during Holy Week observances
Monday, April 30th, 2012 Members of Holy Ghost, Sacred Heart, All Saints recreate Jesus’ last days leading to crucifixion By Bill Brewer Hollywood deemed it “The Greatest Story Ever Told.” Happy Hollow deemed it worthy of replay in a live production—as did Cedar Bluff. And so members of Holy Ghost, Sacred Heart and All Saints churches performed the Passion [...]... more
Rites of Election introduce new faithful to Church
Monday, March 26th, 2012 Nearly 230 future Catholics gathered around the diocese on the first weekend of Lent for the annual Rite of Election ceremonies.... more
Chattanooga player, 14, is top U.S. kicker
Monday, March 26th, 2012 Fans of the football team at Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Chattanooga saw a talented kicker playing for the Rams last season.... more
Catholic Charities’ three events raise money, awareness
Monday, March 26th, 2012 Knoxville-area companies Whirlpool, Alcoa and Kimberly-Clark were among those recognized by Catholic Charities of East Tennessee during its annual Emerald O’ccasion event honoring individuals and organizations for their assistance in Catholic Charities’ 17 service programs in 36 counties.... more
From nurse to priesthood—answering a pastoral care call
Monday, March 26th, 2012 Father Joseph M. Hammond makes a long journey to the Knoxville Diocese By Margaret Hunt Father Joseph Mary Hammond, CHS, is the pastor of St. Patrick Church in Morristown. He was one of three sons of the late Joseph Hammond and Rebecca Quarshie and was born in Accra, Ghana. Raised a Methodist, he was baptized [...]... more
Hearing examines contraceptive mandate
Monday, February 27th, 2012 WASHINGTON (CNS)—During a nearly five-hour congressional hearing Feb. 16 religious leaders explained how the contraceptive mandate in the U.S. health-reform plan is an affront to religious-liberty rights.
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