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As part of process toward canonization, the remains of Father Patrick Ryan will be transferred from Mount Olivet Cemetery to the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga. Bishop Richard F. Stika will celebrate Memorial Mass and Blessing of the Tomb at the basilica on Saturday, July 31, at 11 a.m.

Bishop Richard F. Stika has issued a letter regarding the Holy Father’s recent Apostolic Letter issued motu proprio Traditionis Custodes (“Guardians of the Tradition”).

Father David Carter, pastor and rector of the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga, addresses the celebration of the Traditional Latin Mass in his homily on July 18 following recent restrictions imposed by a motu proprio from Pope Francis on July 16.

Bishop Richard F. Stika has issued a pastoral letter on sin and the worthy reception of the Holy Eucharist.

The East Tennessee Catholic covers the Ladies of Charity's Remote Area Medical vision clinic for Knoxville-area clients.

In a move that reflects a new strategic direction for Catholic education in the Chattanooga region, Notre Dame High School is excited to announce the appointment of two new school leaders with proven success in their respective roles.

Bishop Richard F. Stika has announced new pastoral assignments and Chancery positions.

The 52nd International Eucharistic Congress will be Sept. 5-12  in  Budapest, Hungary. Register or join in prayer.

Bishop Stika reflects on seeing people return to church and what we've learned over the past year.

Bishop Richard F. Stika has lifted mask mandates for all Masses in the Diocese of Knoxville beginning this weekend, May 22-23, which includes Pentecost Sunday.

The Black and Indian Mission Office in Washington, D.C., has announced the awarding of a $15,000 scholarship grant toward tuition assistance for Black students at Notre Dame High School, which has 49 Black students in a student body of 380.

Bishop Richard F. Stika is restoring the general obligation to attend Mass on Sundays and Holy Days, beginning on Pentecost weekend, May 22-23. Some safety protocols will remain in place.

His Eminence, Cardinal Justin Rigali celebrates Mass at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville Sunday, April 25, on the 60th anniversary of his ordination as a priest of the Catholic Church.

Father Brent Shelton is both a student and a teacher, which explains his love for education. Catholic education in particular.

It’s been one year since a novel coronavirus arrived, closing schools, introducing the concept of “social distancing,” and even suspending the public celebration of Mass. For the eight Dominican Sisters of St. Cecilia Congregation in Nashville who teach in Diocese of Knoxville schools, it’s been a year of uncertainty, adjustment, and even opportunity.

After a February meeting with Bishop Richard F. Stika, representatives of St. Alphonsus Parish in Crossville received impetus to continue the final phase of fundraising for a new church building.

The Diocese of Knoxville and Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga are excited to announce that Kyle Schmitt has been hired as the new president of NDHS. He will begin his duties in July.