Immaculate Conception Church

                              150th Anniversary Celebration

                          On December 8, 2004 Immaculate Conception parish,  the mother church of the

                          Knoxville Diocese, celebrated the opening of its 150th Anniversary year with a

                          Celebration Mass. Bishop Kurtz celebrated the Mass with Father Jim Haley, the then

                          Pastor, Father Joe Ciccone, our soon to be new Pastor, and Father Jim Brucz, our

                         Associate Pastor in attendance. The Knights of Columbus Council 645 in their formal

                        dress were Honor Guards.

                         Because of our parishioners generous GiFT donations all restoration work on our

                            beautiful church had been completed. The church's steeple was lit for the first time in
                            its history by the new outdoor lighting. A tribute to Father Jim Haley's endless efforts.

                         The congregation in attendance were proud to be part of Immaculate Conception church,

a beacon on the hill.