Vocations
The Vocation Office of the Diocese of Knoxville promotes priestly vocations through discernment opportunities, the Diocesan Discernment Program, the Diocesan House of Discernment, and coordination with lay organizations in the diocese. The Vocation Office assists the bishop in fostering the formation of men who are preparing for the diocesan priesthood.
The Vocation Promotion Office of the Diocese of Knoxville promotes priestly, religious, and lay vocations throughout the diocese in coordination with lay organizations and various ministries in the diocese.
The office of Vocation Promotion for Religious works to foster vocations to religious life through retreats, parish visits, and communication with the faithful.
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Father Michael CumminsVocations Office

Director: Father Michael Cummins
The Catholic Center @ ETSU
734 W. Locust St.
Johnson City, TN 37604
Office: 423-926-7061

Father David CarterVocation Promotion

Coordinator: Father David Carter
All Saints Catholic Church
620 N. Cedar Bluff Rd.
Knoxville, TN 37923
Office: 865-531-0770
Vocation Promotion for Religious
Coordinator: Sister Mary Christine Cremin, RSM
Phone: 865-690-9266
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Catholic Foundation of East Tennessee Video 2010 from Patrick Murphy-Racey on Vimeo.



