CULLOWHEE — The feast of the Annunciation of the Blessed Virgin Mary was celebrated April 9 in a very special way by Western Carolina University’s Catholic Campus Ministry, for which their chapel is named.
Father Casey Coleman, pastor of St. Mary, Mother of God Church in Sylva and Campus Ministry chaplain, assisted by Father Peter Shaw, pastor of St. Joseph Church in Bryson City, consecrated a new altar built by Joe Conway, father-in-law to Deacon Matthew Newsome, WCU’s campus minister.
— Della Sue Bryson | Catholic News Herald
RUTHERFORDTON — The Benedictine Sisters of Mary Queen of Peace Monastery are in the process of adding a chapel wing to their residence.
The new addition will also provide space for a classroom.
Also, using leftover rock from a project at their parish (Immaculate Conception in Forest City), the sisters made a stone pathway on the side of their house, linking the driveway to the stairs going up to the front porch. The project should be completed sometime in June. Learn more about the community at www.qopbenedictines.com.
— Giuliana Polinari Riley | Catholic News Herald