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.
The annual Chrism Mass, in which sacramental oils are blessed and priests renew their vows, will be celebrated Monday, March 25, at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The Mass will also be live-streamed.
You can still get involved in the Synod on the important theme of synodality: “For a synodal Church: communion, participation, and mission.” Learn more about the Synod, read the Synod report, and respond the latest diocesan survey.
The season of Lent brings with it newness and growth, as in the hundreds of catechumens and candidates who will be entering into full communion with the Catholic Church at Easter.
Nearly 370 Catholic school educators and administrators representing all 10 Diocese of Knoxville schools gathered on Feb. 20 at Sacred Heart Cathedral School for their annual professional-development day.
Spelling bees, talent shows, and pep rallies. Tournaments, dress-up days, and special Masses. Fun events and programs such as these marked the 50th anniversary of Catholic Schools Week, which was celebrated Jan. 28–Feb. 3 across the country.
Como parte del compromiso de la Diócesis de Knoxville de responder al llamado del Papa Francisco a la sinodalidad, la diócesis ha programado dos sesiones de escucha abiertas a cualquiera que desee participar el sábado 16 de marzo a las 10:30 a. m. y el martes 19 de marzo a las 6:30 p. m. en la Cancillería de Knoxville.
As part of the Diocese of Knoxville's commitment to fulfill Pope Francis’ call to synodality, the diocese has scheduled two listening sessions open to anyone who would like to participate on Saturday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the chancery in Knoxville.
It was a day of both mercy and joy on Dec. 15 when Las Misioneras del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus “Ad Gentes” (The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus “Ad Gentes”) began their 75th jubilee year with a Mass and opening of a Holy Door at their convent in Jonesborough.
