The National Eucharistic Pilgrimage will be traveling the country May 17 - July 16, 2024 culminating at the Eucharistic Congress in Indianapolis. The St. Juan Diego Route, the southern portion of the pilgrimage, will come through the Diocese of Knoxville, stopping at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga on June 24.
As part of the Synod process, listening sessions were held in person and online in the Diocese of Knoxville in March 2024. You can find the full report from the 2024 interim stage of listening sessions on the Diocese of Knoxville Synod page.
Father Bertin Glennon, a longtime priest in the Diocese of Knoxville who was a member of the Missionary Servants of the Most Holy Trinity religious order, passed away on May 21 in Chattanooga, where he ministered during much of his priesthood.
The National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) announced 11 winners of its “Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Award” at its annual convention, which was held in Pittsburgh April 2-4. Representing Knoxville Catholic High School was award-winner Dickie Sompayrac, who serves as president of the diocesan school.
Picture Christ. What image comes to your mind? Sacred art forms our understanding of religious concepts, like who Christ is, and educates us on the faith, using rich imagery and symbolism to pass down stories and meaning.
The 5,000 who attended the ordination of Bishop Anthony J. O’Connell and the formal establishment of the Diocese of Knoxville on Sept. 8, 1988, did not know it, but the fourth bishop of Knoxville was seated among them at the old Knoxville Convention and Exhibition Center as the first bishop was installed.
News that Nashville priest Father Mark Beckman will be the Diocese of Knoxville’s fourth bishop was met with an immediate air of familiarity and comfort by many across East Tennessee.
Pope Francis reached into the ranks of Tennessee priests to select the Diocese of Knoxville’s next bishop. Bishop-elect James Mark Beckman was introduced on May 7 as the fourth shepherd of the Church in East Tennessee immediately following an announcement by the Holy Father.
Pope Francis has appointed Father James Mark Beckman, 61, a priest of the Diocese of Nashville for more than three decades, as the fourth Bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville. The appointment was announced in Washington, D.C., on May 7, 2024, by Cardinal Christophe Pierre, apostolic nuncio to the United States.
St. Mary School in Oak Ridge reached a significant milestone this school year. The 2023-24 year marks 25 years of the school being an accredited institution.
Notre Dame High School and Diocese of Knoxville Superintendent of Catholic Schools Mary Ann Deschaine are pleased to announce two leadership appointments at the school.
Dr. Aurelia Montgomery previously served as the Superintendent of Diocese of Knoxville Catholic Schools, a teacher and principal for Knoxville Catholic High School, and principal of St. Joseph School. Dr. Montgomery was a dedicated servant-leader who served the diocese well for a number of years.
The Diocese of Knoxville and the St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic is pleased to announce the mobile medical clinic will provide access to free healthcare for patients in Crossville beginning April 23.
Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre addressed most of his Chrism Mass homily to his brother priests of the Diocese of Knoxville as a sign of their unity as one presbyterate, “hoping and praying that all the grace and peace of this Mass, this celebration of priesthood, be yours in great abundance . . . even as we fervently pray for a new shepherd, a new bishop, for this wonderful diocese.”
On March 9, the members of Immaculate Conception and St. John XXIII parishes had two reasons to celebrate. Not only were the Paulist Fathers marking 50 years of service in the Diocese of Knoxville, but the order also announced that it is looking forward to maintaining its presence within the diocese for years to come.
Notre Dame Parish in Greeneville held a eucharistic mission Feb. 21 through Feb. 25. The five-day mission included The Vatican International Exhibit: The Eucharistic Miracles of the World, a documentary on Blessed Carlo Acutis, eucharistic adoration, talks by Father John Orr, and a presentation by Kathleen Kelly.
St. John Neumann Church and School in Farragut have received a historic gift to build a middle school expansion, which will include state-of-the-art educational spaces and resources for current students and accommodate the school’s growing student population.
Deacon David Duhamel loves it when a plan comes together. No, he’s not invoking Hannibal Smith when leading his organization, which isn’t “The A-Team.” Deacon Duhamel is the new executive director of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, which does more good and comes to the rescue more often in real-life situations than anything Hollywood has created.