CHARLOTTE — Each year, the North Carolina State Council Columbiettes sponsor the Mother’s Coin Jar program to collect spare change from its members across the state. This year, the total amount collected was $7,094.41. Catholic Charities of the Dioceses of Raleigh and Charlotte each received $3,547.21 to help mothers and children in need.
The Columbiettes held their 24th annual state convention May 5-6 at the Embassy Suites in Greensboro. Columbiettes and Knights of Columbus from North Carolina gathered together to conduct a business meeting and engage in fun and fellowship. Newly elected state officers are President Teresa Laraia from Father James E. Waters (Wilmington), past state President Maggie Herbstritt from Bishop Greco (Clemmons), Vice President Kathy Thomas from Bishop Greco (Clemmons), Secretary Patti Dmuchowski from Holy Cross (Kernersville), Financial Secretary Mary Couvillon from Our Lady of the Rosary (Shalotte), Treasurer Maggie Muelker from Holy Cross (Kernersville), Advocate Marg Young from Sons of Mother Seton (Fayetteville), and Sentinel Elaine DuPree from St. Raphael the Archangel (Raleigh).
— Catholic News Herald