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Advent is the beginning of the Church's liturgical year and a season of preparation and penance that reminds us of Christ's birth as well as His second coming at the end of time. There are many resources to help you prepare your hearts and minds as a community, as a family, and as an individual.

Catholic Extension Society presented Sister Mary Lisa Renfer, RSM, medical director of the St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic (SMLC), with the Lumen Christi Award on Oct. 30. The award is Catholic Extension’s highest honor, given to people who “radiate and reveal the light of Christ present in the communities where they serve.”

Bishop Mark Beckman has dispensed the faithful in the Diocese of Knoxville from the obligation to attend Mass on Monday, Dec. 9, the solemnity of the Immaculate Conception of the Blessed Virgin Mary. 

The #iGiveCatholic Giving Day (Tuesday, Dec. 3) kicks off the charitable season and brings the Catholic community together to give thanks and give back to our parishes, schools, and ministries. Early giving begins on Monday, Nov. 18.

Perhaps the call of Pope Francis to “cling to the cross of Christ,” which is our only true anchor in the storms of life, is part of the answer. We are called to be “Pilgrims of Hope” in the darkest moments.

The Diocese of Knoxville Catholic Schools Office is calling on all K-12 students to submit designs for the annual Catholic Schools Office Christmas cards!

Catholic schools rely greatly on the generosity of their community for supplemental tuition support so that every child who wishes to receive a Catholic education receive one.