CLEMMONS — The Columbiettes’ Bishop Greco Council 9499 hosted its annual Lenten Retreat March 19 for women of Holy Family Parish, led by Sister Betty Paul, S.P., and Sister Katherine Francis French, S.P. Attendees opened the day-long retreat with a remembrance and honor for St. Joseph on his feast day.
By reading and discussing scriptures, they reflected on the example of the saint as supporter of the Holy Family.
After lunch, the women continued with the theme “In the Image of God: The Joy of Living a Life in God.” The final part of the program was: “Women of God: Yesterday, Today and Tomorrow.”
All women present enjoyed the retreat and time together, and many were brought to tears of joy.
— Geri Rushing
WINSTON-SALEM — Catholic Charities raised more than $305,000 at its annual Partners in Hope fundraiser March 10.
More than 400 people attended the event at the Benton Convention Center this year, with 50 more people participating via livestream.
During the event, the volunteers of the Piedmont Triad Office were honored as the recipients of the 2022 Bishop William G. Curlin Partners in Hope Award.
After two years of virtual fundraisers due to the COVID-19 pandemic, organizers were thankful to “come together for good” to raise critical funds to support the work of Catholic Charities in the Piedmont Triad area.
— SueAnn Howell, senior reporter