Mass of Ordination to the Priesthood

Bishop Richard F. Stika has called to Holy Orders three transitional deacons to become priests of the Diocese of Knoxville at a Mass of Ordination on Saturday, June 10 at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. 

“This is a joyous time for me personally and for all the faithful of the Diocese of Knoxville, and it is especially fulfilling for Deacons Joseph Austin, Neil Blatchford, and Andrew Crabtree who will be ordained priests on that special day,” Bishop Stika said. 

All three men were ordained transitional deacons by Bishop Stika in 2022.

The Mass will be live-streamed on the cathedral's YouTube page.