Bishop Richard F. Stika’s Blog
Posted in columns, my activities on Jun 1st, 2010
Pilgrimages have always been an important part of the Catholic tradition and remind us that in this life our journey’s end is not found on a map but lies beyond. So it was a joy and blessing to be able to accompany 46 people from our diocese to Poland and the Czech Republic for a [...]
Posted in my activities on May 8th, 2010
For the second time in my life I will be traveling to Poland and the Czech Republic. I hope to add some material to my blog when I return. Until that time however, God’s Peace!
Posted in my activities, videos on Apr 19th, 2010
Bishop Stika's letter to all parishes in the Diocese of Knoxville 4-17-2010 from Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey on Vimeo.
Here is the text of my letter, which was read at all DOK parishes the weekend of April 17 and 18:
My dear friends in Christ,
As the bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville, I want to apologize to you [...]
Posted in my activities, videos on Apr 19th, 2010
Press conference, the Diocese of Knoxville, April 15, 2010, Bishop Richard F. Stika from Deacon Patrick Murphy-Racey on Vimeo.
Here's the text of my statement:
Following is the statement Bishop Richard F. Stika delivered to media representatives during a press conference at 10 a.m. Thursday, April 15.
I want to thank you all for being here this morning.
Last [...]
Posted in my activities on Apr 3rd, 2010
The bishop’s homily from the Chrism Mass, held March 30, is available online as a podcast. Listen here.
Posted in my activities, photos on Mar 31st, 2010
As you can see from this photo, I am surrounded by a wonderful group of dedicated men who give outstanding service to the Church of East Tennessee. This is my second celebration of the Mass of the Holy Chrism as Bishop of the Diocese of Knoxville. The Mass celebrated before a standing-room community was a [...]
Posted in my activities, photos on Mar 26th, 2010
Posted in Catholic schools, my activities on Mar 22nd, 2010
During a March 22 reception at Notre Dame High School in Chattanooga, Bishop Stika chats with Mother Ann Marie Karlovic, OP, prioress general of the St. Cecilia Congregation of Dominicans, based in Nashville. Three Dominican Sisters will begin teaching at the high school this fall.
Posted in my activities on Mar 22nd, 2010
Bishop Stika confirmed about a dozen young men and women at Holy Ghost Church in Knoxville on March 21.
Posted in my activities, photos on Mar 19th, 2010
Bishop Stika celebrated his first anniversary with Mass at the Cathedral of the Sacred Heart of Jesus on March 19.
