Catholic Charities of East Tennessee debuted a mobile ultrasound van on Jan. 23 at its Pregnancy Help Center in Helenwood, allowing mothers to see images of their unborn babies—a service that most often leads them to choose life.
Your support of the Diocese of Knoxville Bishop's Appeal for Ministries helps train priests, deacons, and parish leaders; reveals Christ to others through religious education and the sacraments; and changes countless lives through the work of Catholic Charities of East Tennessee.
On Jan. 4, the vigil of the feast of the Epiphany, the Diocese of Knoxville opened its participation of the Jubilee Year with a Mass celebrated by Bishop Mark Beckman at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.
The Catholic bishops of Kentucky and Tennessee, together as the Metropolitan Province of Louisville, have released a joint statement expressing solidarity with migrants and restating the Church's longstanding call for comprehensive immigration reform supporting the country's duty to control borders and immigration policies in a humane manner.
#iGiveCatholic Giving Day (Tuesday, Dec. 3) kicks off the charitable season and brings the Catholic community together to give thanks and give back to our parishes, schools, and ministries.
Advent is the beginning of the Church's liturgical year and a season of preparation and penance that reminds us of Christ's birth as well as His second coming at the end of time. There are many resources to help you prepare your hearts and minds as a community, as a family, and as an individual.
The #iGiveCatholic Giving Day (Tuesday, Dec. 3) kicks off the charitable season and brings the Catholic community together to give thanks and give back to our parishes, schools, and ministries. Early giving begins on Monday, Nov. 18.
Perhaps the call of Pope Francis to “cling to the cross of Christ,” which is our only true anchor in the storms of life, is part of the answer. We are called to be “Pilgrims of Hope” in the darkest moments.
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 people of upper East Tennessee near the North Carolina border are working to piece their lives back together amid the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene. And the Catholic parishes of this region have joined together in leading disaster-relief efforts as communities suddenly found themselves without water, communications, basic necessities, and even roads to access critical assistance.
A special collection to support diaconate formation will take place Oct. 12-13. Gifts made will assist with the cost of formation for men preparing for ordination to the permanent diaconate.
There will be a second collection at all Masses this weekend, Oct. 5-6, to go toward providing relief to those in need in the diocese who have been impacted by Hurricane Helene.
On Sunday, Bishop Mark Beckman provided an update on efforts by the Diocese of Knoxville and its Catholic Charities of East Tennessee to provide emergency assistance to individuals and communities in need.
Catholic Charities of East Tennessee provides assistance in emergencies through its operations network and is ready to work with individuals and communities in need.
Bishop Mark Beckman is offering his prayers and the prayers of the Diocese of Knoxville for all those affected by Hurricane Helene and the flooding caused by the hurricane's strong remnants that passed through East Tennessee on Friday.