• Bishop Stika offers statement on use of masks in diocesan Catholic schools
    Bishop Stika offers statement on use of masks in diocesan Catholic schools
    August 13, 2021
    Bishop Richard F. Stika offers a statement on the use of masks in diocesan Catholic schools as the school year begins.
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  • Notre Dame High School announces new leadership hires
    Notre Dame High School announces new leadership hires
    July 7, 2021
    In a move that reflects a new strategic direction for Catholic education in the Chattanooga region, Notre Dame High School is excited to announce the appointment of two new school leaders with proven success in their respective roles.
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  • Diocese receives scholarship grant from Black and Indian Mission Office
    Diocese receives scholarship grant from Black and Indian Mission Office
    May 13, 2021
    The Black and Indian Mission Office in Washington, D.C., has announced the awarding of a $15,000 scholarship grant toward tuition assistance for Black students at Notre Dame High School, which has 49 Black students in a student body of 380.
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  • Fr. Brent Shelton receives NCEA leadership honor
    Fr. Brent Shelton receives NCEA leadership honor
    April 22, 2021
    by Bill Brewer
    Father Brent Shelton is both a student and a teacher, which explains his love for education. Catholic education in particular.
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  • Dominican Sisters reflect on past year in classrooms, convent
    Dominican Sisters reflect on past year in classrooms, convent
    April 21, 2021
    by Emily Booker
    It’s been one year since a novel coronavirus arrived, closing schools, introducing the concept of “social distancing,” and even suspending the public celebration of Mass. For the eight Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation in Nashville who teach in Diocese of Knoxville schools, it’s been a year of uncertainty, adjustment, and even opportunity.
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  • Diocese announces new president for Notre Dame High School
    Diocese announces new president for Notre Dame High School
    April 13, 2021
    The Diocese of Knoxville and Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga are excited to announce that Kyle Schmitt has been hired as the new president of NDHS. He will begin his duties in July. 
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  • Schools superintendent on Catholic Schools Week
    Schools superintendent on Catholic Schools Week
    February 1, 2021
    Dr. Sedonna Prater, superintendent of Catholic Schools for the Diocese of Knoxville, on Catholic education and Catholic Schools Week
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  • Schools Raffle winners announced
    Schools Raffle winners announced
    January 14, 2021
    by Emily Booker
    Winners for the Diocese of Knoxville Catholic Schools' Raffle were picked Jan. 12. The annual raffle raises money for the schools and for the diocesan tuition assistance program.
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  • Diocese of Knoxville Schools announce Fall 2020 plans
    July 17, 2020
    by Jim Wogan
    Bishop Richard F. Stika and Dr. Sedonna Prater, superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Knoxville, have announced a return to on-site learning at all 10 Catholic schools in the diocese for the 2020-21 academic year, which will begin on Monday, Aug. 3. “We’re excited to begin our school year and open our classrooms to students and faculty,” Bishop Stika …
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  • Coronavirus prompts diocesan schools’ shift to at-home learning
    March 25, 2020
    by Emily Booker
    The halls are quiet, and classrooms are empty, but Catholic schools in the Diocese of Knoxville are back in session—just in a new, safe way. In response to the coronavirus pandemic and need for social distancing, all ten Diocese of Knoxville Catholic Schools have moved to at-home learning for all students. Due to staggered spring break schedules, at-home learning began …
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