The season of Lent brings with it newness and growth, as in the hundreds of catechumens and candidates who will be entering into full communion with the Catholic Church at Easter.
Como parte del compromiso de la Diócesis de Knoxville de responder al llamado del Papa Francisco a la sinodalidad, la diócesis ha programado dos sesiones de escucha abiertas a cualquiera que desee participar el sábado 16 de marzo a las 10:30 a. m. y el martes 19 de marzo a las 6:30 p. m. en la Cancillería de Knoxville.
As part of the Diocese of Knoxville's commitment to fulfill Pope Francis’ call to synodality, the diocese has scheduled two listening sessions open to anyone who would like to participate on Saturday, March 16 at 10:30 a.m. and Tuesday, March 19 at 6:30 p.m. at the chancery in Knoxville.
It was a day of both mercy and joy on Dec. 15 when Las Misioneras del Sagrado Corazon de Jesus “Ad Gentes” (The Missionaries of the Sacred Heart of Jesus “Ad Gentes”) began their 75th jubilee year with a Mass and opening of a Holy Door at their convent in Jonesborough.
Lent begins on Ash Wednesday, Feb. 14. The three traditional pillars of Lenten observance are prayer, fasting, and almsgiving. The key to fruitful observance of Lenten practices is to recognize their link to baptismal renewal. We are called not just to abstain from sin during Lent, but to true conversion of our hearts and minds as followers of Christ.
This weekend, we will gather as a community of faith for Commitment Weekend and reflect on the many blessings and boundless love we have received from Christ. During this time, we’ll also have the opportunity to support our Bishop’s Appeal for Ministries and extend a helping hand to those in need.
While bishops may take a cautious approach to the Vatican's guidance on blessing same-sex or other unmarried couples, they should not deny their priests the possibility of discerning and imparting blessings on people who ask for them, the Vatican doctrinal office said.
The Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus will begin installation of the second half of its pipe organ this month. The project includes construction of a platform in the choir loft and will take about four weeks.
The U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops (USCCB) has offered a statement in response to the Declaration “Fiducia supplicans” on pastoral blessings issued by the Vatican’s Dicastery for the Doctrine of the Faith.
Holy Ghost Parish in North Knoxville marked two feast days in late October with a eucharistic procession and a healing Mass to help its community mark the coming of Christ that will be celebrated diocesan-wide through the Advent and Christmas seasons.
Father Ron Stone, pastor of Holy Cross Parish in Pigeon Forge and a priest of the Diocese of Knoxville, passed away Dec. 8 following a recent battle with cancer.
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.
Representatives from the Diocese of Knoxville have delivered to the Dicastery for the Causes of Saints all the paperwork that was done for the cause of Servant of God Father Patrick Ryan.
Advent is 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.
St. Mary Parish in Athens used a significant anniversary to celebrate its history at a potluck dinner Oct. 15 in the family life center. The recent party was to commemorate the 50th anniversary of the dedication of the old church building on Congress Parkway.
The Oct. 7 surprise attack on Israel, led by Hamas, has led to a full-blown war. Faith groups have been led to pause pilgrimages while they await and pray for peace in the Holy Land.