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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. 

Bishop Richard F. Stika has issued updated COVID-19 safety procedures for parishes with an eye toward restoring the Sunday Mass obligation on Pentecost weekend. 

April 1, 2021