Fr. Joseph Hammond Funeral Information

Luis Ramos • August 13, 2025

In Memory of Father Joseph Mary Hammond, CHS

We are saddened to share the news of the passing of Father Joseph Mary Hammond, CHS, on Saturday, August 9, at the age of 79. A native of Ghana, Father Hammond served faithfully in Hispanic ministry throughout the Diocese of Knoxville since 1998.


Our parish was blessed by his ministry from July 2013 to September 2018, during which time he served Our Lady of Fatima’s Hispanic community with humility, joy, and deep pastoral care. He was greatly loved by our parish family.


Funeral Arrangements


  • Visitation: Friday, August 15, at 6:00 p.m. – St. John Neumann Catholic Church, Knoxville
  • Bilingual Scripture Service: Friday, August 15, at 7:30 p.m. – St. John Neumann Catholic Church
  • Funeral Mass: Saturday, August 16, at 10:00 a.m., celebrated by Bishop Mark Beckman – St. John Neumann Catholic Church


To read more about Father Hammond’s life and ministry, please visit the Diocese of Knoxville’s full article:
Read the full diocesan tribute.



ESPAÑOL

En Memoria del Padre Joseph Mary Hammond, CHS


Con tristeza compartimos la noticia del fallecimiento del Padre Joseph Mary Hammond, CHS, el sábado 9 de agosto, a la edad de 79 años. Nativo de Ghana, el Padre Hammond sirvió fielmente en el ministerio hispano en toda la Diócesis de Knoxville desde 1998.


Nuestra parroquia fue bendecida con su ministerio desde julio de 2013 hasta septiembre de 2018, tiempo en el que sirvió a la comunidad hispana de Nuestra Señora de Fátima con humildad, alegría, y profundo cuidado pastoral. Fue muy querido por nuestra familia parroquial.


Servicios Funerarios



  • Velorio: Viernes 15 de agosto, a las 6:00 p.m. – Parroquia St. John Neumann, Knoxville
  • Servicio de la Palabra bilingüe: Viernes 15 de agosto, a las 7:30 p.m. – Parroquia St. John Neumann, Knoxville
  • Misa funeral: Sábado 16 de agosto, a las 10:00 a.m., presidida por el Obispo Mark Beckman – Parroquia St. John Neumann, Knoxville


Para leer más sobre la vida y ministerio del Padre Hammond, visite el artículo completo de la diócesis: Lea el tributo diocesano completo.

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