Living Our Faith
Welcome to the on-line home of the Diocese of Knoxville. Below you’ll find photos of breaking news stories from around East Tennessee. Simply click a photo to view the related article or view the archive of these stories. For all of our diocesan news visit our on-line newspaper, The East Tennessee Catholic.
Sister Mary Yvette Gillen, RSM, and Father Julius Abuh
Emerald Youth Foundation honors Sisters of Mercy
Father Michael Woods is shown with parishioner Alex Notte and his prom date Belen Mozo
SHARING THE FAITH Over 20 people met at St. Michael the Archangel Mission to learn more about proclaiming Christ's gospel message in the world. Courtesy of Kathy O'Brien
Confirmation season under way in the diocese
Bishop Richard F. Stika welcomes Angela Zigrossi into the Catholic Church during The Sending of the Neophytes Mass May 5.
Vocations
In every generation since Jesus Christ founded his church, God has called men to serve him in a special way—as Catholic priests.
Although this vocation is not without challenges, Catholic priests report very high satisfaction with their lives and work. Vocations page.
Media
Enhance your faith and keep up with important initiatives around the diocese by viewing our videos and listening to various audio recordings on our media page. You’ll also find links to leading Catholic websites offering high quality programming online, including CatholicTV, The Catholic Channel, EWTN and the Vatican Channel on YouTube.
Bishop’s Tweets
Bishop Stika is on Twitter.
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Upcoming Events
May19Sun3:00 pm The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide @ Noodles and CompanyThe Catholic’s Divorce Survival … @ Noodles and CompanyMay 19 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pmNew Catholic’s Divorce Healing Program – The Diocese of Knoxville Office of Marriage Preparation and Enrichment is pleased to announce the beginning of an exciting, [...]May21Tue8:00 pm Prayer Vigil for Immigration Reform @ Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of JesusPrayer Vigil for Immigration Reform @ Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of JesusMay 21 @ 8:00 pm – 9:00 pmPlease join Bishop Stika as he leads the faithful in a prayer vigil as the debate on immigration reform continues in the legislature. More information [...]May22Wed7:00 pm Confirmation with Bishop Stika @ Our Lady of Fatima ChurchConfirmation with Bishop Stika @ Our Lady of Fatima ChurchMay 22 @ 7:00 pm – 8:30 pmMay25Sat6:00 pm Confirmation @ Immaculate Conception ChurchConfirmation @ Immaculate Conception ChurchMay 25 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pmMay26Sun3:00 pm The Catholic’s Divorce Survival Guide @ Noodles and CompanyThe Catholic’s Divorce Survival … @ Noodles and CompanyMay 26 @ 3:00 pm – 5:00 pmNew Catholic’s Divorce Healing Program – The Diocese of Knoxville Office of Marriage Preparation and Enrichment is pleased to announce the beginning of an exciting, [...]6:00 pm Confirmation with Bishop Stika @ Holy Ghost ChurchConfirmation with Bishop Stika @ Holy Ghost ChurchMay 26 @ 6:00 pm – 7:30 pmJun1Sat11:00 am Priestly Ordination of Rev. Mr. Christopher James Manning @ Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of JesusPriestly Ordination of Rev. Mr. … @ Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of JesusJun 1 @ 11:00 am – 12:30 pmOn this day, the Memorial of St. Justin, Martyr, Bishop Stika will ordain Deacon Christopher Manning to the Holy Priesthood of Jesus Christ at the [...]Jun2Sun2:30 pm Mass in Celebration of Diocese of Lexington’s Silver Jubilee @ Kentucky Horse ParkMass in Celebration of Diocese o… @ Kentucky Horse ParkJun 2 @ 2:30 pm – 4:30 pmBishop Stika joins Bishop Gainer in celebrating the Diocese of Lexington’s Silver Jubilee beginning with an outdoor Mass at the Kentucky Horse Park with the [...]
Diocesan Tweets
The Diocese of Knoxville is on Twitter.
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Breaking News- Vatican Legal: Church teaching doesn't change, but church laws can
- Sainthood cause of 16th-century Jesuit moves to Vatican
- Ripple effect continues five years after immigration raid on Iowa plant
- Pope calls for global, ethical finance reform, end to cult of money
- Researchers' embryonic stem-cell advance decried as morally troubling
- Archbishop says people returning to confession because of pope
- Pope says there are no part-time Christians; faith is a full-time job
- Vatican commissions art for display at Venice international exhibition









