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Bishop Mark Beckman of the Diocese of Knoxville, Bishop J. Mark Spalding of the Diocese of Nashville, and Bishop David P. Talley of the Diocese of Memphis have released a statement on immigration enforcement and upholding the dignity of migrants.

Bishop Mark Beckman reflects on Pentecost and the desire for a "new Pentecost," letting the Holy Spirit fill our lives with the fire of God's love.

Bishop Mark Beckman will ordain Deacon A.J. Houston and Deacon Renzo Alvarado Suarez to the holy priesthood at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Saturday, June 7. The Mass will be live-streamed on the cathedral's YouTube page beginning at 10:30 a.m.

Catholics around the world rejoiced and celebrated when white smoke poured out of the Sistine Chapel’s chimney on May 8, signifying the newest pontiff for the universal Church had been chosen. Catholics in East Tennessee were no different.

Pope Francis was remembered in memorial Masses held in churches throughout the Diocese of Knoxville in the days immediately following his April 21 death. And as parishes marked the solemn occasion, Bishop Mark Beckman was the principal celebrant of a diocesan memorial Mass for the Holy Father held at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on April 28.

Leaders from all over the world will gather on May 18 for the papal inauguration Mass, which marks the official start of the Pope Leo XIV's term. The service will begin at 10 a.m. in Rome (4 a.m. EST).

Bishop Mark Beckman has announced several new assignments for priests in the Diocese of Knoxville.

As the 10th anniversary of Pope Francis' encyclical Laudato Si approaches, Bishop Mark Beckman reflects on the beauty of God's creation and our call to care for it.

The Diocese of Knoxville joins Catholics worldwide in celebrating the election of Pope Leo XIV as the new Successor of St. Peter and Supreme Pontiff of the Roman Catholic Church. 

The Vatican will livestream the smoke on its YouTube channel, Vatican Media Live. The best time to look for the smoke is at around 4:30 a.m. EDT and 6 a.m. EDT, and again at 11:30 a.m. EDT and just after 1 p.m. EDT.

Here are a list of resources to help you understand the election of a new pope and how to find creative ways to get involved.

Watch live stream of the funeral Mass for Pope Francis at the Vatican, April 26, at 4 a.m. EST.

Bishop Beckman will celebrate a memorial Mass for Pope Francis at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Monday, April 28 at 6 p.m.

“As we join with Catholics around the world in mourning, we remember his humbleness and his legacy of care for creation, mercy for our poor and marginalized brothers and sisters, and a profound joy in the lives of each of us in living and sharing the Gospel as followers of Jesus.”

Pope Francis died on Easter Monday, April 21, 2025, at the age of 88 at his residence in the Vatican's Casa Santa Marta.

In September, upper East Tennessee was overwhelmed by historic flooding from Hurricane Helene. Six months later, the affected communities are still recovering and coming to terms to a new reality after the destruction. The East Tennessee Catholic staff visited the communities for a look back at the past few months.

Bishop Mark Beckman reflects on the joy and salvation of Easter morning.

Holy Week marks the central week of our liturgical year. Each year we commemorate the sacred events that mark our entrance into the great Christian Passover.

The annual Chrism Mass will be celebrated Tuesday, April 15, at 7 p.m. at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in Knoxville.

Bishop Mark Beckman has appointed Father Mark Schuster pastor of St. John Neumann Parish and Father Adam Royal pastor of St. Alphonsus Parish effective April 4, 2025.