The Rorate Mass, which honors Our Lady, will bring together the many religious communities of the diocese and will also include special prayer intentions for the next bishop of Knoxville. The primary celebrants will be the Paulist Fathers serving in the diocese.
This special candlelight Advent Mass will be held at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Thursday, Dec. 21 at 5:30 p.m.
A reception for priests and consecrated religious will be held after the Mass.