Bishop Richard F. Stika, D.D., Bishop Emeritus of Knoxville, TN, fortified with the sacraments of Holy Mother Church, Tuesday, February 17, 2026. Beloved son of the late Frank and Helen Stika; dearest brother of Robert Stika and the late Lawrence Stika; beloved spiritual son of Cardinal Justin Rigali; our dear uncle, great-uncle, great-great uncle, cousin, friend and brother in priestly life. Visitation at Kutis South County Chapel, 5255 Lemay Ferry Road, on Monday, March 2, 4:00 to 7:00pm. A memorial Mass will be celebrated at Annunziata Catholic Church, 9305 Clayton Rd, St. Louis, MO 63124, on Tuesday, March 3, 10:00am. Funeral Mass and burial will be held at the Cathedral of The Most Sacred Heart of Jesus on March 10, 12:00pm in Knoxville, TN. Masses preferred.
Bishop’s motto IESU CONFIDO IN TE
(Jesus I Trust In You)