In this issue: April 25, 2004 - Volume 13, No. 16   Chrism Mass a time for renewal: Diocesan priests ‘stand before the Lord’ and recommit to service in the annual liturgy celebrated by Bishop Kurtz. Brought together by chance, two emigres are now partners Making a covenant: Three laypeople become associates of the Sisters of Mercy in a ceremony at St. Mary’s Medical Center. Priest from Africa now on St. Jude staff: Father Augustine Idra joins a second clergyman from the Apostles of Jesus serving in the diocese. St. Jude in Chattanooga kicks off campaign, breaks ground for family life center Hispanic Ministry assistant in Five Rivers now working for Catholic Charities Philip Paul Breen Knights council celebrates 20th anniversary Holy Cross parishioner honored by alma mater in Louisiana Pastor of Gatlinburg parish leading trip to Ireland this fall Child-protection training sessions Pastoral assignments Job opportunities at parish, schools ETC columns Hope in the Lord by Bishop Joseph E. Kurtz The view from here by Mary C. Weaver Letters to the editor Living the readings by Father Joseph Brando The Catholic difference by George Weigel Faith in the marketplace by Father John Rausch Life issues forum by Richard M. Doerflinger Mixed media by Eugene J. Fisher From the Paraclete Parish notes On the calendar Deaths   © 2004, The East Tennessee Catholic