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061717 fr rolliwJEFFERSON — Glenmary Father Rollie Hautz recently celebrated his 90th birthday and 64th anniversary of ordination with Mass and a dinner with former parishioners from St. Francis of Assisi Church in Jefferson and St. Frances of Rome Mission in Sparta.

Father Hautz was the last Glenmary Missionary priest to serve as pastor of both parishes. He served from 1988 to 1998.
— Patrick Hession, correspondent

BOONE — Twenty children received their first Holy Communion April 29 at St. Elizabeth Church. (Amber Mellon | Catholic News Herald)
BOONE — Twenty children received their first Holy Communion April 29 at St. Elizabeth Church. (Amber Mellon | Catholic News Herald)
SALISBURY — Josephina Huynh receives her first Holy Communion from Father John Eckert, pastor, during Mass at Sacred Heart Church May 6. Also pictured is the entire class of first Communicants at the parish. (Photos by Bill Washington | Catholic News Hera
SALISBURY — Josephina Huynh receives her first Holy Communion from Father John Eckert, pastor, during Mass at Sacred Heart Church May 6. Also pictured is the entire class of first Communicants at the parish. (Photos by Bill Washington | Catholic News Hera
SALISBURY — Josephina Huynh receives her first Holy Communion from Father John Eckert, pastor, during Mass at Sacred Heart Church May 6. Also pictured is the entire class of first Communicants at the parish. (Photos by Bill Washington | Catholic News Hera
SALISBURY — Josephina Huynh receives her first Holy Communion from Father John Eckert, pastor, during Mass at Sacred Heart Church May 6. Also pictured is the entire class of first Communicants at the parish. (Photos by Bill Washington | Catholic News Hera
CHARLOTTE — Ten children at St. Ann Church received first Holy Communion April 30 during the parish’s regular Mass in the Extraordinary Form. Father Jason Barone, priest in residence, offered the High Mass, which was accompanied by the St. Ann Schola and
CHARLOTTE — Ten children at St. Ann Church received first Holy Communion April 30 during the parish’s regular Mass in the Extraordinary Form. Father Jason Barone, priest in residence, offered the High Mass, which was accompanied by the St. Ann Schola and
CHARLOTTE — Ten children at St. Ann Church received first Holy Communion April 30 during the parish’s regular Mass in the Extraordinary Form. Father Jason Barone, priest in residence, offered the High Mass, which was accompanied by the St. Ann Schola and
CHARLOTTE — Ten children at St. Ann Church received first Holy Communion April 30 during the parish’s regular Mass in the Extraordinary Form. Father Jason Barone, priest in residence, offered the High Mass, which was accompanied by the St. Ann Schola and
HUNTERSVILLE — This month more than 270 children at St. Mark Church in Huntersville received their first Holy Communion during several Masses celebrated by Father John Putnam, pastor. During his homily at the May 5 Mass, Father Putnam pointed out to the c
HUNTERSVILLE — This month more than 270 children at St. Mark Church in Huntersville received their first Holy Communion during several Masses celebrated by Father John Putnam, pastor. During his homily at the May 5 Mass, Father Putnam pointed out to the c
STATESVILLE — Forty-seven children received their first Holy Communion May 7 at St. Philip the Apostle Church, during Mass offered by Father Thomas J. Kessler, pastor. At the conclusion of each Mass, the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was crowned by on
STATESVILLE — Forty-seven children received their first Holy Communion May 7 at St. Philip the Apostle Church, during Mass offered by Father Thomas J. Kessler, pastor. At the conclusion of each Mass, the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was crowned by on
STATESVILLE — Forty-seven children received their first Holy Communion May 7 at St. Philip the Apostle Church, during Mass offered by Father Thomas J. Kessler, pastor. At the conclusion of each Mass, the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was crowned by on
STATESVILLE — Forty-seven children received their first Holy Communion May 7 at St. Philip the Apostle Church, during Mass offered by Father Thomas J. Kessler, pastor. At the conclusion of each Mass, the statue of the Blessed Virgin Mary was crowned by on
HUNTERSVILLE — This month more than 270 children at St. Mark Church in Huntersville received their first Holy Communion during several Masses celebrated by Father John Putnam, pastor. During his homily at the May 5 Mass, Father Putnam pointed out to the c
HUNTERSVILLE — This month more than 270 children at St. Mark Church in Huntersville received their first Holy Communion during several Masses celebrated by Father John Putnam, pastor. During his homily at the May 5 Mass, Father Putnam pointed out to the c
HUNTERSVILLE — This month more than 270 children at St. Mark Church in Huntersville received their first Holy Communion during several Masses celebrated by Father John Putnam, pastor. During his homily at the May 5 Mass, Father Putnam pointed out to the c
HUNTERSVILLE — This month more than 270 children at St. Mark Church in Huntersville received their first Holy Communion during several Masses celebrated by Father John Putnam, pastor. During his homily at the May 5 Mass, Father Putnam pointed out to the c
HUNTERSVILLE — This month more than 270 children at St. Mark Church in Huntersville received their first Holy Communion during several Masses celebrated by Father John Putnam, pastor. During his homily at the May 5 Mass, Father Putnam pointed out to the c
HUNTERSVILLE — This month more than 270 children at St. Mark Church in Huntersville received their first Holy Communion during several Masses celebrated by Father John Putnam, pastor. During his homily at the May 5 Mass, Father Putnam pointed out to the c
HUNTERSVILLE — This month more than 270 children at St. Mark Church in Huntersville received their first Holy Communion during several Masses celebrated by Father John Putnam, pastor. During his homily at the May 5 Mass, Father Putnam pointed out to the c
HUNTERSVILLE — This month more than 270 children at St. Mark Church in Huntersville received their first Holy Communion during several Masses celebrated by Father John Putnam, pastor. During his homily at the May 5 Mass, Father Putnam pointed out to the c
HUNTERSVILLE — This month more than 270 children at St. Mark Church in Huntersville received their first Holy Communion during several Masses celebrated by Father John Putnam, pastor. During his homily at the May 5 Mass, Father Putnam pointed out to the c
HUNTERSVILLE — This month more than 270 children at St. Mark Church in Huntersville received their first Holy Communion during several Masses celebrated by Father John Putnam, pastor. During his homily at the May 5 Mass, Father Putnam pointed out to the c
GREENSBORO — Students at Our Lady of Grace School receive their first Communion. (Photo provided by Aphton K. Lang)
GREENSBORO — Students at Our Lady of Grace School receive their first Communion. (Photo provided by Aphton K. Lang)
SYLVA — Fater Joshua Voitus, Pastor, of St Mary Catholic Church in Sylva, distributed First Holy Communion to 19 children on May 7. (Photo by Della Sue Bryson)
SYLVA — Fater Joshua Voitus, Pastor, of St Mary Catholic Church in Sylva, distributed First Holy Communion to 19 children on May 7. (Photo by Della Sue Bryson)
SYLVA — Fater Joshua Voitus, Pastor, of St Mary Catholic Church in Sylva, distributed First Holy Communion to 19 children on May 7. They were: Erika Ambrocio, Ernesto Dominguez, Jany Echevarria, Fatima Fuentes Ornelas, Lucia Ann Gallegos Romero, Ella Ger
SYLVA — Fater Joshua Voitus, Pastor, of St Mary Catholic Church in Sylva, distributed First Holy Communion to 19 children on May 7. They were: Erika Ambrocio, Ernesto Dominguez, Jany Echevarria, Fatima Fuentes Ornelas, Lucia Ann Gallegos Romero, Ella Ger
CHARLOTTE — Forty-two children received their first Communion at St. Peter Church May 6. (Photos by Eileen O'Neill)
CHARLOTTE — Forty-two children received their first Communion at St. Peter Church May 6. (Photos by Eileen O'Neill)
CHARLOTTE — Forty-two children received their first Communion at St. Peter Church May 6. (Photos by Eileen O'Neill)
CHARLOTTE — Forty-two children received their first Communion at St. Peter Church May 6. (Photos by Eileen O'Neill)
GREENSBORO — Students at Our Lady of Grace School receive their first Communion. (Photo provided by Aphton K. Lang)
GREENSBORO — Students at Our Lady of Grace School receive their first Communion. (Photo provided by Aphton K. Lang)
GASTONIA — First Communicants at St. Michael Church made their First Holy Communion May 7. (Photos by Scott Temple via Facebook)
GASTONIA — First Communicants at St. Michael Church made their First Holy Communion May 7. (Photos by Scott Temple via Facebook)
GASTONIA — First Communicants at St. Michael Church made their First Holy Communion May 7. (Photos by Scott Temple via Facebook)
GASTONIA — First Communicants at St. Michael Church made their First Holy Communion May 7. (Photos by Scott Temple via Facebook)
REIDSVILLE — First Holy Communion at Holy Infant Church.
REIDSVILLE — First Holy Communion at Holy Infant Church.
GREENSBORO — Youth at St. Pius X Church recently received the sacrament of first Holy Communion during Masses celebrated by Monsignor Anthony Marcaccio, pastor, and Monsignor Mauricio West, vicar general and chancellor of the Diocese of Charlotte. (Photos
GREENSBORO — Youth at St. Pius X Church recently received the sacrament of first Holy Communion during Masses celebrated by Monsignor Anthony Marcaccio, pastor, and Monsignor Mauricio West, vicar general and chancellor of the Diocese of Charlotte. (Photos
GREENSBORO — Youth at St. Pius X Church recently received the sacrament of first Holy Communion during Masses celebrated by Monsignor Anthony Marcaccio, pastor, and Monsignor Mauricio West, vicar general and chancellor of the Diocese of Charlotte. (Photos
GREENSBORO — Youth at St. Pius X Church recently received the sacrament of first Holy Communion during Masses celebrated by Monsignor Anthony Marcaccio, pastor, and Monsignor Mauricio West, vicar general and chancellor of the Diocese of Charlotte. (Photos
DENVER — Youth at Holy Spirit Church recently received the sacrament of first Holy Communion during Masses offered May 6 by Father Carmen Malacari, pastor, and May 11 by Bishop Peter Jugis. (Photos by Doreen Sugierski | Catholic News Herald)
DENVER — Youth at Holy Spirit Church recently received the sacrament of first Holy Communion during Masses offered May 6 by Father Carmen Malacari, pastor, and May 11 by Bishop Peter Jugis. (Photos by Doreen Sugierski | Catholic News Herald)
CHARLOTTE — Our Lady of Consolation Church in Charlotte. (Photo by Travis Burton, Catholic News Herald)
CHARLOTTE — Our Lady of Consolation Church in Charlotte. (Photo by Travis Burton, Catholic News Herald)
FOREST CITY — Celebración de primeras comuniones de la Iglesia Católica Inmaculada Concepción de Forest City, NC, 28 de mayo, 2017. Los celebrantes: el Padre José Antonio Juya, el Padre Herbert Burke, y el Diácono Sigfrido Della Valle. Nueve candidatos re
FOREST CITY — Celebración de primeras comuniones de la Iglesia Católica Inmaculada Concepción de Forest City, NC, 28 de mayo, 2017. Los celebrantes: el Padre José Antonio Juya, el Padre Herbert Burke, y el Diácono Sigfrido Della Valle. Nueve candidatos re
DENVER — Youth at Holy Spirit Church recently received the sacrament of first Holy Communion, during Masses offered May 6 by Father Carmen Malacari, pastor, and May 11 by Bishop Peter Jugis. (Photos by Doreen Sugierski | Catholic News Herald)
DENVER — Youth at Holy Spirit Church recently received the sacrament of first Holy Communion, during Masses offered May 6 by Father Carmen Malacari, pastor, and May 11 by Bishop Peter Jugis. (Photos by Doreen Sugierski | Catholic News Herald)
HENDERSONVILLE — Children at Immaculate Conception Church recently celebrated their first Holy Communion. (Photos provided by Capuchin Franciscan Father Martin Schratz)
HENDERSONVILLE — Children at Immaculate Conception Church recently celebrated their first Holy Communion. (Photos provided by Capuchin Franciscan Father Martin Schratz)
HENDERSONVILLE — Children at Immaculate Conception Church recently celebrated their first Holy Communion. (Photos provided by Capuchin Franciscan Father Martin Schratz)
HENDERSONVILLE — Children at Immaculate Conception Church recently celebrated their first Holy Communion. (Photos provided by Capuchin Franciscan Father Martin Schratz)
CHARLOTTE — Children at Our Lady of Consolation Church celebrated their first Holy Communion May 20. (Travis Burton | Catholic News Herald)
CHARLOTTE — Children at Our Lady of Consolation Church celebrated their first Holy Communion May 20. (Travis Burton | Catholic News Herald)
WINSTON-SALEM — Seventy children received their first Holy Communion May 13 at Our Lady of Mercy Church. They also participated in a May Crowning to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, crowning a statue of Mary and placing flowers at her feet. (Photos provided
WINSTON-SALEM — Seventy children received their first Holy Communion May 13 at Our Lady of Mercy Church. They also participated in a May Crowning to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, crowning a statue of Mary and placing flowers at her feet. (Photos provided
WINSTON-SALEM — Seventy children received their first Holy Communion May 13 at Our Lady of Mercy Church. They also participated in a May Crowning to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, crowning a statue of Mary and placing flowers at her feet. (Photos provided
WINSTON-SALEM — Seventy children received their first Holy Communion May 13 at Our Lady of Mercy Church. They also participated in a May Crowning to honor the Blessed Virgin Mary, crowning a statue of Mary and placing flowers at her feet. (Photos provided
BOONVILLE — Divine Redeemer Church was filled with joy June 3-4 as 123 children received their first Holy Communion during four Masses. — Photos by Sergio Lopez | Catholic News Herald
BOONVILLE — Divine Redeemer Church was filled with joy June 3-4 as 123 children received their first Holy Communion during four Masses. — Photos by Sergio Lopez | Catholic News Herald
BOONVILLE — Divine Redeemer Church was filled with joy June 3-4 as 123 children received their first Holy Communion during four Masses. — Photos by Sergio Lopez | Catholic News Herald
BOONVILLE — Divine Redeemer Church was filled with joy June 3-4 as 123 children received their first Holy Communion during four Masses. — Photos by Sergio Lopez | Catholic News Herald
BOONVILLE — Divine Redeemer Church was filled with joy June 3-4 as 123 children received their first Holy Communion during four Masses. — Photos by Sergio Lopez | Catholic News Herald
BOONVILLE — Divine Redeemer Church was filled with joy June 3-4 as 123 children received their first Holy Communion during four Masses. — Photos by Sergio Lopez | Catholic News Herald
BOONVILLE — Divine Redeemer Church was filled with joy June 3-4 as 123 children received their first Holy Communion during four Masses. — Photos by Sergio Lopez | Catholic News Herald
BOONVILLE — Divine Redeemer Church was filled with joy June 3-4 as 123 children received their first Holy Communion during four Masses. — Photos by Sergio Lopez | Catholic News Herald
EDEN — Children at St. Joseph of the Hills Church received their first Holy Communion during Mass June 4. — Photo provided by Cathy Robertson
EDEN — Children at St. Joseph of the Hills Church received their first Holy Communion during Mass June 4. — Photo provided by Cathy Robertson
JEFFERSON — Sixteen children at St. Francis of Assisi Church recently received first Communion from their pastor, Father James Stuhrenberg, and Father Camilo, Hispanic coordinator. Not pictured is Mahaley Schuster, who received her first Communion earlier
JEFFERSON — Sixteen children at St. Francis of Assisi Church recently received first Communion from their pastor, Father James Stuhrenberg, and Father Camilo, Hispanic coordinator. Not pictured is Mahaley Schuster, who received her first Communion earlier
GREENSBORO — Two groups of Latino children at Our Lady of Grace Church received first Communion during Mass on June 3. They are pictured with Father Eric Kowalski, pastor, and Deacon Mark Mejías. — Photo provided by Deacon Mark Mejías
GREENSBORO — Two groups of Latino children at Our Lady of Grace Church received first Communion during Mass on June 3. They are pictured with Father Eric Kowalski, pastor, and Deacon Mark Mejías. — Photo provided by Deacon Mark Mejías
GREENSBORO — Two groups of Latino children at Our Lady of Grace Church received first Communion during Mass on June 3. They are pictured with Father Eric Kowalski, pastor, and Deacon Mark Mejías. — Photo provided by Deacon Mark Mejías
GREENSBORO — Two groups of Latino children at Our Lady of Grace Church received first Communion during Mass on June 3. They are pictured with Father Eric Kowalski, pastor, and Deacon Mark Mejías. — Photo provided by Deacon Mark Mejías
SWANNANOA — Nine children at St. Margaret Mary Church received first Communion during Mass on June 18, the feast of Corpus Christi. Pictured with them are Marta Van Dussen, their faith formation teacher, Deacon Dan Hoffert and Father Matthew Leonard, pas
SWANNANOA — Nine children at St. Margaret Mary Church received first Communion during Mass on June 18, the feast of Corpus Christi. Pictured with them are Marta Van Dussen, their faith formation teacher, Deacon Dan Hoffert and Father Matthew Leonard, pas
TRYON — Daisy Alviar and Perla Alviar received the sacrament of first Holy Communion on Trinity Sunday, June 11, at St. John the Baptist Church, during Mass celebrated by Father Roger Arnsparger, pastor. (Giuliana Polinari Riley | Catholic News Herald)
TRYON — Daisy Alviar and Perla Alviar received the sacrament of first Holy Communion on Trinity Sunday, June 11, at St. John the Baptist Church, during Mass celebrated by Father Roger Arnsparger, pastor. (Giuliana Polinari Riley | Catholic News Herald)
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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)
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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
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
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)
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)
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
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)
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
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)
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)
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.
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)
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
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
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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060917 grottoDEEP GAP — A statue of Mary in a grotto atop Taylors Peak was recently crowned for the 18th year by Samantha Lang, a parishioner of St. Elizabeth Church in Boone.

Also pictured are Dr. Jim Taylor, Fourth Degree past Grand Knight; Matt Bagley, Grand Knight at St. Elizabeth Church; and Mike Ihnet, Deputy Grand Knight.

The grotto is on the site of KAMPN’s Camp Cogger, which is approaching its sixth anniversary. Each summer the non-profit KAMPN (Kids with Autism Making Progress in Nature) runs Camp Cogger, a nature-based, free summer camping program for children on the autism spectrum and their families.

Learn more at www.kampn4autism.appstate.edu or call 828-264-0054 to find out more about their programs.

—Photo provided by Dr. Jim Taylor

052716 curlinCHARLOTTE—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

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