The Diocese of Knoxville Catholic Schools Office is calling on all K-12 students to submit designs for the annual Catholic Schools Office Christmas cards!
Catholic schools rely greatly on the generosity of their community for supplemental tuition support so that every child who wishes to receive a Catholic education receive one.
Olivia Reeves, an alumna of Notre Dame High School and St. Jude School in Chattanooga, made history when she won the gold medal in the women’s 71-kilogram (157-pound) weightlifting category Aug. 9 at the Summer Olympics in Paris.
Catholic schools rely greatly on the generosity of their community for supplemental tuition support so that every child who wishes to receive a Catholic education receive one.
The 2023-24 school year is now in the history books, and more than 240 graduating seniors at the Diocese of Knoxville’s two high schools are transitioning to the next phases of their lives.
The National Catholic Education Association (NCEA) announced 11 winners of its “Lead. Learn. Proclaim. Award” at its annual convention, which was held in Pittsburgh April 2-4. Representing Knoxville Catholic High School was award-winner Dickie Sompayrac, who serves as president of the diocesan school.
St. Mary School in Oak Ridge reached a significant milestone this school year. The 2023-24 year marks 25 years of the school being an accredited institution.
Notre Dame High School and Diocese of Knoxville Superintendent of Catholic Schools Mary Ann Deschaine are pleased to announce two leadership appointments at the school.
Dr. Aurelia Montgomery previously served as the Superintendent of Diocese of Knoxville Catholic Schools, a teacher and principal for Knoxville Catholic High School, and principal of St. Joseph School. Dr. Montgomery was a dedicated servant-leader who served the diocese well for a number of years.
St. John Neumann Church and School in Farragut have received a historic gift to build a middle school expansion, which will include state-of-the-art educational spaces and resources for current students and accommodate the school’s growing student population.
Nearly 370 Catholic school educators and administrators representing all 10 Diocese of Knoxville schools gathered on Feb. 20 at Sacred Heart Cathedral School for their annual professional-development day.
Spelling bees, talent shows, and pep rallies. Tournaments, dress-up days, and special Masses. Fun events and programs such as these marked the 50th anniversary of Catholic Schools Week, which was celebrated Jan. 28–Feb. 3 across the country.
Diocese of Knoxville Schools Superintendent, Mary Ann Deschaine, shares her thoughts regarding Catholic Schools Week and appreciation for all who make the Catholic schools communities so strong.
Our Lady of Perpetual Help School in Chattanooga and Sacred Heart Cathedral School in Knoxville have discovered a unique way to honor the faith, reuse a valuable natural resource, and at the same time raise funds for vital projects.
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.