HUNTERSVILLE — Newly installed Bishop Michael Bibi of the Diocese of Buea, Cameroon, recently visited several parishes where priests from his diocese are currently serving.
Seven priests from the Buea diocese are currently serving in parishes and ministries in the Diocese of Charlotte, including Father Melchesideck Yumo, who serves as parochial vicar at St. Mark Church in Huntersville, and Father Moses Njoh, campus minister at High Point University. They are pictured with Bishop Bibi and clergy at St. Mark Church (Father John Putnam, pastor, and Father Alfonso Gamez, parochial vicar), during his visit to the Huntersville parish June 26-27.
— Amy Burger
CHARLOTTE — Before his assignment as pastor of Our Lady of Guadalupe Church in Charlotte was completed, Vincentian Father Gregory Gay was recognized by the North Carolina Knights of Columbus State Council as the 2020-2021 Priest of the Year for his dedication to his parish, community and the Knights of Columbus. Pictured are (from left) State Deputy J.C. Reiher, Father Gay, State Chaplain Father William Lesak, State Treasurer Sergio Miranda, and State Secretary Chris Losack.
— M.J. Schneider