CHARLOTTE — Approximately 75 people attended the Vigil of the Two Hearts devotion to pray for the country on First Friday Nov. 6 at St. Patrick Cathedral.
Father Alfonso Gamez celebrated Mass and was assisted by Deacon Paul Bruck, who also led a Holy Hour of Reparation after the Mass.
The Two Hearts devotion is to honor the First Friday Sacred Heart of Jesus and First Saturday Immaculate Heart of Mary devotions by offering First Friday Mass followed by a Holy Hour of Reparation, and Nocturnal Adoration until First Saturday Mass at 8 a.m.
Sponsored by the Carolina Pro-Life Action Network (C-PLAN), the intentions are for an end of abortion, strengthening of families and for the conversion of the country back to God. The next Vigil of the Two Hearts will be offered Friday-Saturday, Dec. 4-5.
For more information, go online to www.prolifecharlotte.org/two-hearts.
— Mike FitzGerald | Catholic News Herald
BELMONT — Belmont Abbey College and Gaston College are joining forces to help local students achieve their goal of a bachelor’s degree.
On Feb. 9, the presidents of both colleges signed a joint memorandum of understanding so that Gaston College graduates can have direct-entry admission to Belmont Abbey College to pursue their bachelor’s degree. Named “Belmont Abbey College Connect,” the new agreement provides qualified students an easier pathway to their next degree.
For details about the program, go online to www.belmontabbeycollege.edu/connect.
— Rolando Rivas