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St. Mary School in Oak Ridge reached a significant milestone this school year. The 2023-24 year marks 25 years of the school being an accredited institution.

Notre Dame High School and Diocese of Knoxville Superintendent of Catholic Schools Mary Ann Deschaine are pleased to announce two leadership appointments at the school.

Dr. Aurelia Montgomery previously served as the Superintendent of Diocese of Knoxville Catholic Schools, a teacher and principal for Knoxville Catholic High School, and principal of St. Joseph School. Dr. Montgomery was a dedicated servant-leader who served the diocese well for a number of years. 

The Diocese of Knoxville and the St. Mary’s Legacy Clinic is pleased to announce the mobile medical clinic will provide access to free healthcare for patients in Crossville beginning April 23.

Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre, apostolic administrator of the Diocese of Knoxville, has announced several new priest assignments.

Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre addressed most of his Chrism Mass homily to his brother priests of the Diocese of Knoxville as a sign of their unity as one presbyterate, “hoping and praying that all the grace and peace of this Mass, this celebration of priesthood, be yours in great abundance . . . even as we fervently pray for a new shepherd, a new bishop, for this wonderful diocese.”

On March 9, the members of Immaculate Conception and St. John XXIII parishes had two reasons to celebrate. Not only were the Paulist Fathers marking 50 years of service in the Diocese of Knoxville, but the order also announced that it is looking forward to maintaining its presence within the diocese for years to come.

Notre Dame Parish in Greeneville held a eucharistic mission Feb. 21 through Feb. 25. The five-day mission included The Vatican International Exhibit: The Eucharistic Miracles of the World, a documentary on Blessed Carlo Acutis, eucharistic adoration, talks by Father John Orr, and a presentation by Kathleen Kelly.

St. John Neumann Church and School in Farragut have received a historic gift to build a middle school expansion, which will include state-of-the-art educational spaces and resources for current students and accommodate the school’s growing student population.

Deacon David Duhamel loves it when a plan comes together. No, he’s not invoking Hannibal Smith when leading his organization, which isn’t “The A-Team.” Deacon Duhamel is the new executive director of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, which does more good and comes to the rescue more often in real-life situations than anything Hollywood has created.