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Diocese of Knoxville, Glenmary priests and brothers named finalists for Catholic Extension Award
Each year, Catholic Extension’s Lumen Christi Award celebrates remarkable individuals who, with courage, determination and overflowing hope, unleash the power of faith for communities who cannot do it alone. They answer the cries for help, “extending” the Church to some of the most forgotten places in America. Among this year's finalists for the Lumen Christi Award are the Glenmary priests and brothers of the Diocese of Knoxville. Please read more about their mission and support them in their effort to win greater recognition for their ministry which helps build the Catholic Church in East Tennessee.
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"Holler" helps Catholic schools with
$141,000 for tuition support
The "Don't make us holler.." campaign to help raise awareness and financial support for Catholic schools in the Diocese of Knoxville raised a record amount of money thanks to the generous donations offered by parishioners online, through a mail-in campaign, and in a special collection. Bishop Stika, the Catholic Schools Office, and the Stewardship Office are pleased to announce that the campaign raised more than $141,000 this year, an increase of 112 percent over the amount raised in 2018. Please read this letter of thanks to parishioners from Sedonna Prater, superintendent of schools for the Diocese of Knoxville.
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Cathedral Concert Series performance is Sept. 15
The Cathedral Concert Series welcomes the Amadeus Chamber Ensemble which will perform in concert at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Sunday, Sept. 15, at 4:30 p.m. Admission is free but seating is limited. Tickets are available at the Paraclete Books and Gifts store on the cathedral campus.
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East Tennessee Catholic Magazine
focuses on immigration
Immigration remains one of the most discussed topics in American and Catholic life. This month's issue of The East Tennessee Catholic Magazine offers insight from multiple perspectives, including a cover story on a Rwandan couple who endured family separation until they could be reunited as refugees in East Tennessee, a Catholic pastor who responds to immigration questions from his perspective, a Catholic congressman who speaks on reform and the rule of law, and Bishop Stika's recollection of the Morristown raid in 2018.
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Haiti Outreach Program to hold medical benefit
The Haiti Outreach Program's annual medical banquet fundraiser will celebrate the mission's 20th anniversary. The funds raised finance the operations of staffing and medicine of the medical clinic in the remote village of Bouly Haiti. The banquet will be Friday, Oct. 18, in the Cathedral Hall at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. The event begins with a reception at 6:30 p.m., followed by a dinner and short program. Frank Murphy of 93.1/WNOX will emcee the event. To attend, please RSVP here.
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There is energy in the pro-life movement in the Diocese of Knoxville! Twenty-six churches and six organizations have already signed up to participate in the 40 Days for Life campaign, which will be held Wednesday, Sept. 25, through Sunday, Nov. 3, in front of the Planned Parenthood clinic at 710 N. Cherry St. in Knoxville. Contact your parish if you are interested in participating. Read more about the campaign in this article in The East Tennessee Catholic.
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Cardinal Justin Rigali appointed U.S. delegate to 2020 International Eucharistic Congress
Cardinal Justin Rigali, Archbishop Emeritus of Philadelphia, now in residence in the Diocese of Knoxville, has been appointed to represent the Catholic Church for the United States at the International Eucharistic Congress in Budapest, Hungary in 2020. Click the link to learn more about the congress and to view special videos.
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How to Reconnect Our Digitally Distracted Kids
The Catholic Schools Office will host Thomas Kersting on Thursday, Sept. 19, at 6:30 p.m. at Knoxville Catholic High School. Mr. Kersting is a former school counselor who now shares his expertise on mental health, families, parenting in the digital age, and overuse of devices. He will be speaking to parents about how today's kids are being shaped by their electronic devices and technology's effects on "real-life" issues, creating anxiety, attention deficit, depression, and social, academic, and family relationship problems. This event is free and open to all.
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Registration for RCIA conferences now open
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Phillip Fulmer to speak at CCETN October event
The annual 365 Days of Hope Luncheon offers networking opportunities to business leaders in the Knoxville area and helps support the work of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee. This year’s luncheon will feature special guest speaker Phillip Fulmer, former national championship Vols head football coach and the current director of athletics at the University of Tennessee. The 365 Days of Hope Luncheon will be held Thursday, Oct. 24, at 11:30 a.m. at The Press Room, 730 N. Broadway, Knoxville, TN, 37917. Visit www.ccetn.org/lunch to purchase tickets today!
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Engaged couples encouraged to attend Picture of Love program
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Grow your faith through our diocesan podcasts
Christ the Healer comes to us when we open our hearts to faith. Learn more about Christ's healing power in the latest edition of Scripture and the Spiritual Life. Learn how men at one parish gather in prayer and song and join other ministries on Inside the Diocese of Knoxville. Experience the powerful message of discipleship and what it means to truly make Christ the focus of our lives in the latest Sunday Homilies. All three podcasts are available for easy downloading and listening.
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