The Tri-Cities premiere of the docudrama Father Ryan: A Higher Call will be held on Saturday, June, at 6 p.m. at St. Mary Church in Johnson City.
The screening is free and open to the public.
During the yellow fever epidemic of 1878, Father Ryan stayed in Chattanooga to tend to the sick and dying when most residents fled. He gave his life to serve those in need.
For more information about the film and Father Patrick Ryan’s Cause for Sainthood visit www.frpatrickryan.com.