Published: 24 May 2017

JEFFERSON — Eight young people from St. Francis of Assisi Parish received the sacrament of confirmation Sept. 1 from Bishop Peter J. Jugis. (Patrick Hession | Catholic News Herald)

CHARLOTTE — (From left) John Young, Olivia Mukoko, Varleine Coq and Havilyn Smith of Our Lady of Consolation Parish received the sacrament of confirmation from Bishop Peter J. Jugis during Mass Sept. 22. (Travis Burton | Catholic News Herald)

ASHEVILLE —Young people at St. Lawrence Basilica received the sacrament of confirmation from Bishop Peter J. Jugis during Mass Oct. 6. (John Cosmas | Catholic News Herald)

FOREST CITY — The sacrament of confirmation was conferred on 34 young people May 17 at Immaculate Conception Church by Monsignor Mauricio West, vicar general and chancellor of the Diocese of Charlotte. They are pictured with Monsignor West; Father Herbert

HIGH POINT — Bishop Jugis also confirmed youth at Immaculate Heart of Mary Church in High Point May 1. (Photo provided by Father Vince Smith)

MAGGIE VALLEY — Bishop Jugis traveled to Maggie Valley April 28 to confirm the combined classes from St. Margaret of Scotland Church Maggie Valley in and St. John the Evangelist Church in Waynesville. There were 13 children from St. John, and four childre

MARION — Thirteen young people at Our Lady of Angels Church in Marion were confirmed by Bishop Peter Jugis April 23 during a Spanish Mass concelebrated by Father Carl Kaltreider, pastor. the 1:00 PM Spanish Mass. Confirmandi were Alden Webster, Miguel San

SHELBY — Thirty-two young people received the sacrament of confirmation May 20 at St. Mary Help of Christians Church in Shelby. Monsignor Mauricio West, vicar general and chancellor of the Diocese of Charlotte, was the main celebrant, with Father Michael

MOORESVILLE — Connor Anthony was recently among 158 young people confirmed during Masses April 19 and 21 at St. Thérèse Church by Bishop Peter Jugis. (Photo provided by Devinney Photography)

STATESVILLE — On May 3, Bishop Peter J. Jugis confirmed 31 young adults at St. Philip the Apostle Church in Statesville. (Photo provided by Connie Ries)

Confirmandi were Jennifer Aguirre Abeja, Lillian Andrade, Dayanara Benitez, Brissa Chavez, Melissa Cruz Solis, Vanessa Cruz Solis, Aaron Fierros, Matthew Flerra, Michael Flerra, Sabrina Fredo, Miriam Gaspar, Claudio Gregorio, Joelle Hughes, Charles Kelley

DENVER — Youth at Holy Spirit Church recently received the sacrament of confirmation, during Masses offered May 6 by Father Carmen Malacari, pastor, and May 11 by Bishop Peter Jugis. (Photos by Doreen Sugierski | Catholic News Herald)

GREENSBORO — Youth at St. Pius X Church recently received the sacrament of confirmation, during Masses celebrated by Monsignor Anthony Marcaccio, pastor, and Monsignor Mauricio West, vicar general and chancellor of the Diocese of Charlotte. (Photos provid

CHARLOTTE — Young people at St. Peter Church were confirmed by Benedictine Abbot Placid Solari during Mass May 20. (Photos provided by Joan Guthrie)

BOONVILLE — One hundred youths received the sacrament of confirmation at Divine Redeemer Church during a Mass offered June 9 by Bishop Peter Jugis. (Photos by Sergio Lopez)

BOONVILLE — One hundred youths received the sacrament of confirmation at Divine Redeemer Church during a Mass offered June 9 by Bishop Peter Jugis. (Photos by Sergio Lopez)

GREENSBORO — During two Masses on May 27, Hispanic youths at Our Lady of Grace Church received the sacrament of confirmation.

GREENSBORO — During two Masses on May 27, Hispanic youths at Our Lady of Grace Church received the sacrament of confirmation.

SALISBURY — Sixty-nine youths at Sacred Heart Church received the sacrament of confirmation during a recent Mass celebrated by Monsignor Mauricio West, vicar general and chancellor of the Diocese of Charlotte. (Bill Washington | Catholic News Herald)

CHARLOTTE — “Be sealed with the gift of the Holy Spirit.” Eight members of St. Gabriel Church’s RCIA program received the sacrament of confirmation during Mass June 24 celebrated by Father Frank O’Rourke, pastor. (Photo provided by Darby McClatchy and Joh

TRYON — Bishop Peter Jugis celebrated Mass and the rite of confirmation at St. John the Baptist Church June 7, conferring the sacrament of confirmation on parishioners Itzel Avellaneda-Cruz, Cailin Bennett (pictured), Maria Chavez, Arthur DeCotiis, Sarah

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Published: 25 May 2017

CHARLOTTE—Bishop William G. Curlin (center) celebrated Mass in honor of his 60th anniversary of ordination to the priesthood on May 20 at St. Vincent de Paul Church.

Father Mark Lawlor, pastor (left), Father Paul Gary, pastor of St. Luke Church in Mint Hill (right), and Father Casey Coleman, parochial vicar of St. Vincent de Paul Church (background), concelebrated the Mass attended by the Knights and Dames of Malta.

They held a luncheon reception for Bishop Curlin after the Mass and presented him with letters from the Vatican, bishops from around the U.S. and others, as well as a photo album with images from his service to the Church over the course of six decades.

Holy Angels of Belmont also announced that the clinic within its facility will be named Bishop Curlin’s honor in recognition of his untiring service to the residents of the home for children and adults with intellectual developmental disabilities and delicate medical conditions.

— SueAnn Howell | Catholic News Herald