Ministry Spotlight
Please help us welcome Magdiel Argueta as the new Diocesan Coordinator of Pastoral Juvenil Hispana!
Magdiel is originally from Honduras where he grew up in a strong Catholic family but has been living in the United States for nearly 4 years. He moved to our diocese from the Diocese of Birmingham, Alabama in which he was active in Pastoral Juvenil Hispana ministry both in his parish and diocese. Magdiel is quite excited to start this new mission in the Diocese of Knoxville as the Coordinator of Pastoral Juvenil Hispana. He hopes to give the best of himself and grow the Pastoral Juvenil ministry by promoting the mission, formation, and values of our Catholic faith.
¡Bienvenido Magdiel!
Steubenville Atlanta
July 7-9, 2023
The Diocese of Knoxville is taking a group of teens to Steubenville Atlanta in 2023! Registration opens January 17, 2023 with Early Bird pricing!
If you are interested in having teens from your parish join the diocesan group, please sign the interest form below by January 17th so we can reserve spots accordingly! We do not need specific names of those going at this time but please give a ballpark estimate of how many spots you'd like us to save on behalf of your parish and the Youth Ministry Office will follow up with you afterwards.
Steubenville Atlanta
July 7-9, 2023 https://steubenvilleconferences.com/events/atl/
Are you interested in having youth from your parish join the diocesan group headed to Steubenville Atlanta?
The Steubenville youth conferences exist to bring high schoolers into a life-changing encounter with Jesus Christ. The 2023 Theme is Refuge.
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.”
~ Matthew 11:28 ~
“Come to me, all you who labor and are burdened, and I will give you rest.”
~ Matthew 11:28 ~
Spots are still available for Search 168! Please spread the word to the high school juniors and seniors of your parish about this powerful retreat opportunity at the start of this new year!
Save the Dates
April 15, 2023 / Middle School Ministry Day
St. Thomas in Lenoir City/ A diocesan celebration for middle schoolers!
Be on the lookout for more details coming soon!
June 24-29, 2023 / God Camp
Adventure Ocoee
November 16-18, 2023 / NCYC
Indiana Convention Center in Indianapolis / Theme is Fully Alive
New Sexual Abuse Reporting Procedure in DioKnox
The McNabb Center
The Diocese of Knoxville has announced that the McNabb Center, the region’s leading nonprofit provider of mental health, substance use, and social and victim services, will serve as the diocese’s new sexual assault victim’s reporting provider, the first point of contact for anyone wishing to report a possible sexual abuse claim against the diocese.
This partnership with McNabb and the Diocese of Knoxville will provide an independent avenue for individuals to report sexual abuse and receive information on how and where to access support and treatment as needed.
The new phone line to the McNabb Center’s victim’s assistance coordinator is
(865) 321-9080 and was activated as of December 27, 2022. The coordinator will respond to all reports within one business day.
(865) 321-9080 and was activated as of December 27, 2022. The coordinator will respond to all reports within one business day.
To review or share this information in Spanish click here
Young Adult Corner
Young adults can expect a dynamic, one-day conference with our phenomenal guest speaker, Katie Prejean–McGrady!
The conference will be held at the Cathedral of the Most Sacred Heart of Jesus in the Cathedral Hall from 9 AM – 5:00 PM.
Cost is $35 a person if you register online (at dioknox.org) before the event or $40 at the door. Lunch and refreshments are included. To register visit: https://dioknox.org/events/young-adult-conference
Please help us spread the word to the young adults of your parish!
Two More Upcoming Young Adult Opportunities
- 2nd Annual Young Adult Cookout with the Seminarians
July 15, 2023 in Knoxville, TN - Young Adult Stateside World Youth Day Pilgrimage
August 4-6, 2023 in Washington, DC
More details on these events coming soon!
Office of Youth, Young Adult, and Pastoral Juvenil Ministry Employment Opportunities!
- Young Adult Ministry Intern, Paid Hourly
Starting as soon as possible and ending in August 2023. The time commitment for each internship is flexible and will be determined on a case-by-case basis considering each applicant’s availability and experience. Will include helping behind the scenes as well as experience in direct young adult ministry. This is a great chance for any young person that is considering working in ministry in the future or would simply like to be of service to the Church for the time being. Must be a practicing Catholic. - Office Administrative Assistant, Full - Time
This position's time would be split with the Office of Marriage Preparation & Enrichment. The job description can be viewed here
For any questions you may contact Brittany Garcia, Director for the Y&YA&PJH Office, at 865-776-9635 or bgarcia@dioknox.org
Have Prayer Requests?
The Handmaids of the Precious Blood for Christ in His Priests are happy to receive your requests. They will add your request to their prayer book on the adoration prie-dieu so they can pray for your intentions during their holy hours. Click HERE for prayer request form.