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14th St. John XXIII Parish- Campus of The University of Tennessee. xxrd Mass of 2025
What visitors say about St. John XXIII (U. of Tenn.)
The community is known for its exceptionally welcoming atmosphere, making everyone feel truly at home, even those who are just curious about the faith.
Homilies, especially from Deacon Pat and the Paulist Fathers, are described as meaningful, challenging, and engaging, often "bringing it home" for attendees.
The church is a special blessing for the UT campus, conveniently located for students and accommodating the student population for daily or Sunday mass.
Parking on Sundays is generally accepting, despite the center being packed and not having giant parking lots.
The pastors and staff, including Father Don, are praised for being very accepting of diversity and diverse groups, which is particularly important for young people.
They offer a cheap and delicious community dinner, providing a great opportunity for college students to congregate.