Catholic schools rely greatly on the generosity of their community for supplemental tuition support so that every child who wishes to receive a Catholic education receive one.
The people of upper East Tennessee near the North Carolina border are working to piece their lives back together amid the devastation wrought by Hurricane Helene. And the Catholic parishes of this region have joined together in leading disaster-relief efforts as communities suddenly found themselves without water, communications, basic necessities, and even roads to access critical assistance.
Catholic Charities of East Tennessee provides assistance in emergencies through its operations network and is ready to work with individuals and communities in need.
Bishop Mark Beckman is offering his prayers and the prayers of the Diocese of Knoxville for all those affected by Hurricane Helene and the flooding caused by the hurricane's strong remnants that passed through East Tennessee on Friday.