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December 2, 2016

Updated: Some fleeing scene of Tennessee wildfires describe it as escaping 'gates of hell'

Burned buildings and cars are seen Dec. 1 in Gatlinburg, Tenn., in the aftermath of wildfires. Raging wildfires fueled by high winds claimed the lives of at least seven people, forced the evacuation of thousands, including Father Antony Punnackal of St. Mary's Church, and damaged hundreds of buildings in the popular mountain resort town.

PIGEON FORGE, Tenn. – St. Mary's Catholic Church was at ground zero in the wildfires that devastated parts of Gatlinburg and Pigeon Forge Nov. 28, and while flames reached to within yards of the tourist city church, it appears to have been spared.

Published in International
July 19, 2015

Prayers, sympathy shared after Tennessee shootings

A woman grieves while holding her son during a July 16 prayer vigil at Redemption Point Church in Chattanooga, Tenn., for victims of a deadly shooting spree at two military offices in Chattanooga. The shooter, Mohammad Youssuf Abdulazeez, 24, was killed by police gunfire after he fatally shot four U.S. Marines and wounded three more people at two military offices that day in Chattanooga.

CHATTANOOGA, Tenn. - An outpouring of sympathy and prayer washed over Tennessee for the victims of the July 16 shootings that left four Marines and the shooter dead.

Published in International
November 7, 2014

Backers of Tennessee abortion measure credit prayer, Church support for passage

Bishop David R. Choby

NASHVILLE, Tenn. - Supporters of Amendment 1 said the measure to restore Tennessee lawmakers' authority to regulate abortion passed Nov. 4 because of the backing by Catholic and other religious leaders and their churches.

Published in International