St Mary's Catholic Church, 1291 E Madison Ave, Athens, TN 37303, US

The Diocese of Knoxville, located in Benton, TN, is a geographically vast diocese covering 36 counties in East Tennessee. With 51 parish and mission churches spread throughout rural areas, small towns, and larger cities like Knoxville, Chattanooga, Crossville, Kingsport, and Johnson City, the diocese serves a community of approximately 70,000 registered Catholics. Since its establishment by St. John Paul II in 1988, the diocese has experienced significant growth, nearly doubling in size. Under the leadership of Archbishop Shelton Fabre, the apostolic administrator, the diocese is committed to living and spreading the Roman Catholic faith in East Tennessee. The Diocese of Knoxville offers a wide range of ministries and services to support its vibrant Catholic community. These include Christian formation, deacon formation, Hispanic ministry, justice and peace initiatives, marriage preparation and enrichment, media outreach, vocations, worship and liturgy, and youth and young adult programs. The diocese also oversees affiliated ministries such as Catholic Charities of East Tennessee, Christ Prince of Peace Retreat Center, St. Mary's Legacy Clinic, and the Tennessee Catholic Conference. With a focus on living out their Roman Catholic faith, the Diocese of Knoxville is dedicated to serving its parishioners and fostering a strong sense of community and spiritual growth.Generated from the website