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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
On the weekend of Nov. 11-12, the diocese will hold a special collection to support school tuition to help families provide their children a Catholic education.
National Vocation Awareness Week is an annual week-long celebration (Nov. 5-11) dedicated to promoting vocations to the priesthood, diaconate, and consecrated life through prayer and education. During this week, we also renew our prayers and support for those who are considering one of these particular vocations.
The Latin Catholic patriarch of Jerusalem has called for a day of prayer and fasting on Tuesday, Oct. 17, for peace and reconciliation in the Holy Land.
Permanent deacons share in the mission of Christ and are ordained to be a witness to the Gospel through a life of service. The diocese provides a five-year program for the formation of permanent deacons. Please consider making a gift at Mass this weekend to support the Diocese of Knoxville’s deacon formation program. Your support will have a lasting impact!
Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre extended his hand and said only five words to start his homily in the dedication Mass for the new St. Alphonsus Church in Crossville on Sept. 12, and the assembly erupted in applause. “Well, what do you think?”
Parishioners in all four Diocese of Knoxville deaneries met Archbishop Shelton J. Fabre and listened as he shared the Gospel and his outlook for the Catholic Church in East Tennessee during the week of Aug. 14, his first sojourn into the heart of the diocese since he was named its apostolic administrator.
There will be a second collection after Masses this weekend, Sept. 16-17, to support the St. Mary's Legacy Clinic. This unique medical ministry provides care to the uninsured in rural East Tennessee.
The faithful of the Diocese of Knoxville are asked to pray as a community and individual for our future shepherd, that the Lord will help him to fill our minds and hearts with the truth of the Gospel, the power of the sacraments, and the desire to build up the Church.
All are invited to the closing session of the Tribunal of Inquiry for Father Patrick Ryan and evening prayer at the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul on Sept. 28 at 5:30 p.m.
For those who want to assist with disaster relief for the victims of the wildfires in Maui, we ask that they donate to Catholic Charities Hawaii as they are closest to the grieving community and can best assist them with their immediate and more long term needs.