St Dominic Church

05/29/2026

The truth of our Catholic faith--that we are created in the image and likeness of God and called to imitate him in all that we do--has implications for our whole life, including the way we live out our fertility.
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The Saint Paul VI Institute knows this better than most. Based in Omaha, Nebraska, the institute specializes in promoting fertility practices consistent with Humanae Vitae, the 1969 teaching of its namesake, Pope Paul VI.
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Visit the link below to learn more!
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https://saintpaulvi.com

05/29/2026

Chesterton Academy of St. Margaret Clitherow has earned not one or two but five high marks in recent months that spell continued growth and success for the Diocese of Knoxville’s newest school.
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https://etcatholic.org/2026/05/chesterton-academy-receives-accreditation/

05/29/2026

The 114th Tennessee General Assembly concluded its 2026 session on April 23 with legislation that will have an impact on Catholic schools across the state, including bills to expand Education Freedom Scholarships and Education Savings Accounts and plans to implement the Educational Choice for Children Act.
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EFS funds in demand; ESA scholarships available; ECCA on the way By Rick Musacchio Diocese of Nashville The 114th Tennessee General Assembly concluded its 2026 session on April 23 with legislation …

05/29/2026

Today we celebrate the feast day of Pope St. Paul VI. In times of great change, he guided the Church with wisdom, courage, humility, and deep faith. He called all people to dialogue, unity, and a renewed commitment to the dignity of every person.
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May his example remind us to live our faith boldly in the modern world, bearing witness to Christ in both word and action.
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St. Paul VI, pray for us!⁣ 🙏
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St. Paul VI is also one of the 16 saints depicted on the dome of the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus.

05/29/2026

Better knowing and honoring our Mother Mary draws us closer to her and her son, Jesus. The Catholic Church has dedicated numerous feast days throughout the year to events in the life of Mary and her various titles. The following are some of the feasts of Mary in the month of May:
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-- Feast of Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament (May 13): Mary was called Our Lady of the Most Blessed Sacrament by St. Peter Julian Eymard in 1868.
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-- Feast of Our Lady of Fatima (also May 13): This feast commemorates the first of six apparitions of Mary to three shepherd children at Fatima in Portugal on May 13, 1917.
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-- Feast of Mary, Help of Christians (May 24): After praying to Mary for his safe release from captivity when taken prisoner by the French, Pope Pius VII instituted this feast day in 1815.
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-- Feast of the Visitation (May 31): Originally celebrated in July, the feast of the Visitation marks Luke's Gospel account of Mary, having been told by the Angel Gabriel that she would bear the son of God, visiting her cousin Elizabeth.

05/28/2026

The Diocese of Knoxville is preparing to move into what Church leaders call the “Implementation Phase” of the Synod, and in many ways this is where the process becomes real for all of us.
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Diocese of Knoxville Synod gatherings set for September, November By Jim Wogan Over the past several years, I’ve watched the Catholic Church undertake one of the most ambitious efforts at renewal a…

05/28/2026

We’re almost there.⁣
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Our St. Dominic Habitat build days begin next week, and there are still opportunities to serve.⁣
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If you’ve been waiting for the right moment, this is it.Come be part of something meaningful. Come help build a home. Come help build hope.⁣
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📅 June 3, 5, and 6🕘 9:00 AM – 3:00 PM⁣
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Sign up now:http://www.holstonhabitat.org/articiasbuildPassword: stdominics⁣
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Holston Habitat for Humanity⁣
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05/28/2026

Today is National Hamburger Day. But before anyone starts criticizing the idea of devoting a day to celebrating a cherished dish, let's go to Sacred Scripture to see what it says about tasty food!
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Scripture uses images of delicious meals to indicate God's blessings: We read that the promised land is "a land of wheat and barley, of vines and fig trees and pomegranates, a land of olive trees and honey" (Deuteronomy 8:7-9). Meanwhile, the delight that comes from wisdom is compared to dressed meat and mixed wine (Proverbs 9:1-5). And heaven, of course, is compared to a feast, where the Lord will provide "rich food and choice wines, juicy, rich food and pure, choice wines" (Isaiah 25:6).
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See? Food isn't bad. It's a gift from God. So if you happen to be scarfing down a burger today, give thanks to the Lord. And remember that the tastiness of food is merely a hint of the delight that God truly has in store for us!
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And we'll check to see if Fr. Michael, Fr. Anselm, and Fr. Bede have a favorite burger!

05/27/2026

When you hear "St. Augustine," you probably think of the 5th-century bishop from North Africa. And for good reason: St. Augustine of Hippo is one of the most important saints in history, a profound theologian whose writings continue to shape the Church today (just ask Pope Leo XIV, a member of the religious order inspired by him).
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But that St. Augustine isn't the only one. There's also St. Augustine of Canterbury, today's saint, who is worth celebrating in his own right. In 597 AD, he reintroduced Christianity to England after the fall of the Roman Empire. St. Augustine evangelized the Anglo-Saxons, purifying their practices and rituals when possible rather than abolishing them. Through his missionary work, England became a center of medieval Christianity.
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Come celebrate the "other" St. Augustine today at daily Mass, 8:15 AM M,W,F at the Church and T,Th at the school. All Masses are at the Church when school is not in session..

05/27/2026

Permanent Deacons are called to embody the image of Christ the Servant through their vocation to Holy Orders. Across the Diocese of Knoxville, they faithfully serve parishes, assist at the altar, and walk with those in need, contributing to the Kingdom of God in East Tennessee.
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Their formation is made possible through support provided by the Bishop’s Appeal for Ministries. Thank you for making a commitment to those who serve our Church with humility and love with a gift today at dioknox.org/appeal.

05/26/2026

St. Philip Neri founded the first of these communities in Rome in 1575. Today, there are about 90 communities in about 20 countries. St. Phillip Neri, pray for all of us at St. Dominic, that we may follow in your way of joyful service to Christ!