Special edition: Bishop William Curlin retirement tribute
Last Updated on Tuesday, 12 June 2012 11:39 07 June 2012
See the complete Dec. 20, 2002, issue of the Catholic News Herald that paid tribute to Bishop William Curlin at his retirement:
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Beloved Our Lady of the Hills Camp sowed seeds for Catholic Conference Center
Historic property holds memories for generations of Catholics HENDERSONVILLE — In late 1955, Bishop Vincent Waters bought 250 acres just south of Hendersonville to be used as a diocesan retreat center for the people of the diocese. Our Lady... -
Remembering Catholic schools of yesteryear
Closed schools enriched Catholic education in western N.C. Pictured: St. John the Evangelist School, Waynesville, in an undated photo. (Photos provided by Diocese of Charlotte archives) The Diocese of Charlotte has witnessed significant... -
The 25th anniversary of the 1987 Synod: Events shaped diocese as we know it today
CHARLOTTE — A little-known fact to most Catholics now living in western North Carolina is that in 1987, the Diocese of Charlotte's second bishop, Bishop John F. Donoghue, gathered lay men and women, religious and clergy from across the diocese... -
Maryfield celebrates 65-year legacy in High Point
HIGH POINT — Pennybyrn at Maryfield is celebrating 65 years of caring and compassion this week, marking the day in 1947 when the retirement and assisted living community was founded in High Point by five women religious. On Nov. 14, 1947,... -
Diocese's second chancellor describes 'a tremendous experience'
HIGH POINT — Monsignor Joseph Kerin has certainly earned his retirement. Back in 1972, he was one of the first priests of the newly-formed Diocese of Charlotte dispatched by Raleigh Bishop Vincent Waters to serve Catholics in western North Carolina. Father... -
'Original' Deacon Andy Cilone reminisces on 30 years of service
FOREST CITY — In the late 1970s, Andy Cilone took a job promotion in the plastics industry and moved to North Carolina from the Northeast with his wife JoAnn and their five children, all of whom were younger than 14. They settled at Immaculate Conception... -
Mercy Sisters exemplify can-do community spirit
BELMONT – If you want to know how to get something done, look to the Sisters of Mercy. Since 1869 when they first arrived in North Carolina, the sisters have accomplished many feats: They established Catholic education in the Carolinas, starting with... -
A milestone year for church anniversaries
The year 2012 is a special year for many parishes in the Diocese of Charlotte. It marks milestone anniversaries for at least five church dedications and the establishment of at least three parishes. From the diocesan archives, here are photos and newspaper... -
Immaculate Conception Parish celebrates 100th anniversary
HENDERSONVILLE — Parishioners gathered joyfully and gratefully at Immaculate Conception Church on Aug. 25 to mark the 100th anniversary of the parish and welcome its new pastor, Capuchin Franciscan Father Martin Schratz. It marked the culmination of... -
Sacred Heart Mission celebrates 50 years as a family
BURNSVILLE — Open. Welcoming. Like family. These are the words that members of Sacred Heart Mission in Burnsville repeatedly use to describe their faith community, nestled in the Blue Ridge Mountains north of Asheville. There have been Catholics in...
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