Bishop Stika traveled to Mexico City to ordain Renzo Alvarado Suarez as a transitional deacon for the Diocese of Knoxville. The Mass took place on Sunday, Jan. 22, at the Seminario Hispano de Santa Maria de Guadalupe.
Cardinal Justin Rigali has been hospitalized following an apparent heart-related issue on Monday, Jan. 16. He is awake, alert, and resting comfortably.
Monsignor Bill Gahagan died Tuesday, Jan. 10. He was a beloved priest, who faithfully served in the Diocese of Nashville and Diocese of Knoxville for 52 years.
Bishop Stika will celebrate a memorial Mass for the repose of the soul of Pope Emeritus Benedict XVI at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on Wednesday, Jan. 4 at 7 p.m. All are welcome.