Kathy DeAngelis, chair of the Leadership Commission for the Knoxville Diocesan Council of Catholic Women, talks about the importance of welcoming others and preparing leaders in our parish, ministry, or organizations.

Why do we suffer, how do we suffer, and can something positive come from it? Sister Peter Miriam Dolan, RSM, director of Christian Formation for the Diocese of Knoxville offers useful insight and some quotes to ponder as we face this most human challenge.

Bishop Richard F. Stika discusses his busy summer, a recent pastoral letter, and of course, baseball season.

As a necessary step in the Cause for Sainthood for Father Patrick Ryan, the Diocese of Knoxville and the Basilica of Sts. Peter and Paul in Chattanooga are preparing to relocate the remains of Father Ryan to a new tomb at the basilica. 

Sister Peter Miriam Dolan, RSM, discusses her new role as director of Christian formation for the Diocese of Knoxville, and her skills as a crab fisherman while serving in the Archdiocese of Seattle.

Bishop Stika appeared on the Hallerin Hill radio show on WOKI-FM in Knoxville on June 22 to discuss the recent USCCB decision to produce a document on the meaning of the Eucharist in the life of the Church.

Ryan Seaver, an organist and senior at Knoxville Catholic High School, discusses his interest in the organ and the role the organ plays in church music. 

Ryan recently performed his senior recital at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus. You can watch the performance here: https://youtu.be/D0JQOzEOCW8

The profound testimony of a not-so-easy conversion to the Catholic faith by a man who now teaches others how to become Catholic at St. Therese of Lisieux Parish in Cleveland, Tenn.  

Rick Grinstead, director of youth and young adult ministry for the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus, talks about the challenges and joys of ministering to young adults today. He also discusses the St. Meinrad Young Adult Initiative, which is studying how to serve young adults in the Church.

Father Arthur Torres, pastor of Our Lady of Perpetual Help, talks about his call to the priesthood and his journey from Colombia to East Tennessee.